Ali Sotoodeh

Cell: 805-***-**** adrowr@r.postjobfree.com

**** ******* **. **** *****, TX 76179

About

Experienced Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in Engineering firms, lighting manufacturing, and facilities services industry. Skilled in AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, Analytical Skills, Microsoft Excel, SolidWorks, LED Lighting, Energy, AGI32, and Engineering

Professional Experience

HNTB, TX November 2021-Present

Engineer /Lighting, Electrical

Collaborating with project managers, designers, and clients to develop a lighting design for transportation/roadways.

Performing lighting calculations with AGi32 software and using the data to make project decisions.

Creating lighting design and electrical connectivity plans with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer software and calculate quantities and cost estimation.

Creating a report and a session for QCQA evaluation using Bluebeam software

To accomplish project quality assurance, engage with project managers and reviewers

Assist in the development of project specifications.

Aid in the coordination and productivity of project team members.

GMR Protection Resources, TX Feb 2018- Nov 2021

Lighting Engineer /Designer

Produced photometric reports for lighting design using AutoCAD Interpreted existing lighting plans.

Audit documents to determine lighting layouts and fixture options.

Supporting director(s), lead designers, and project managers in delivering quality design concepts, plans, specifications, control intent, and other documentation for projects.

Producing design packages to convey design concepts via narratives, sketches, renderings, plans, and presentations.

Collaborating with architects, designers, and clients to develop a lighting design that best meets the needs and wants of all parties.

Implementing lighting design through all phases for new buildings, and for renovations and additions to existing facilities.

Using AGi32 software to Perform Lighting Calculations and use results to inform project Decisions.

Exterior/interior LED lighting/re-lamping projects.

completing Energy Conservation Measure (ECM) energy calculations and savings projections

Giving structure to ideas – concept ideas, diagrams and renderings, spreadsheets, reports, and analyses for discussion.

Familiarity with the State and local codes, Ordinances, and other lighting standards like CEC Title-24, ASHRAE, and IES.

Provide Technical Support for Project Management.

Hubbell Lighting Inc., City of Industry, CA

Dec 2015 – March 2017

Photometric Test Engineer

Testing a variety of outdoor LED luminaries Engineering projects using Goniophotometer as a Photometric Test Engineer.

Very proficient in a variety of lighting design, performance, and photometry software including AGI32, PTB, Photometric Pro, TJ Photo, Color Calculator, SAP, SolidWorks, Windows Applications, and Statistical software.

Experience usingAGi32 software for the design layout of LED lighting systems.

Trains lesser skilled employees in foreign divisions of Hubbell Lighting Inc.

Performs electrical-mechanical testing using hand and power tools, fixtures, and aids to support manufacturing/testing of all prototypes of outdoor LED product builds.

Communicate project status and test results to clients, sales personnel, and management throughout testing. Provide ongoing support to clients as needed.

Performs photometric testing while maintaining quality for LED Lighting products

Calculate Light Poles for Street and Area Lighting based on the U.S. Standards.

Performs tasks involving the use of a variety of hand and power tools, fixtures, and aids to perform tests on outdoor luminaries.

Tested and executed a variety of surge protectors of outdoor luminaries.

Scheduling of testing workflow process, testing backlog, test prioritization, and assignment of resources.

Reviews and approves test results, reports, and released procedures and documents were done according to test protocols.

Provide Engineering support on DLC submission & Photometric testing.

Provide Engineering support to internal departments

Analyze project requirements and perform Engineering assembly design using SolidWorks CAD.

Create and enter a complete and accurate Bill of Materials.

Advanced Excel skills in Formulas, tables, conditional formatting, charts, and pivot tables.

Elite Lighting, Commerce, CA Dec 2015

Testing & Application Engineer

Developed, designed, tested, and executed a variety of lamp/LED luminaries Engineering projects using Goniophotometers and Integrating Sphere as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

Worked closely with all Engineers in purchasing, building, testing, and design verification of products.

Analyze raw data and generate detailed test reports from photometric testing of LED products.

Capable of performing tasks and rotating into all the prep/assembly/repair/test stations /interfaced with design Engineers and supported manufacturing for all prototype and early-stage product builds.

Set up and operate equipment i.e. Type C and Type B Goniophotometers, fixtures, test machines, etc. to perform photometric testing on SSL (Solid State Lighting) Luminaires.

Working knowledge of AGi32 for Lighting Analysis.

Organizational skills and multi-tasking ability.

Education

Loyola Marymount University

M.S. System and Industrial Engineering

Shaheed Satari Aeronautical University

B.S. Aeronautical Engineering

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