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Electrical Engineer Power

Location:
Bowie, MD
Posted:
September 24, 2022

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GL E N N GE O R G E Phone: 410-***-**** ■ Page *

GLENN

GEORGE, MSEE,

PE, PMP, LEED

AP

**** ******** ** *****, ** 20721 410-***-**** *****.*.******@*****.*** SUMMARY

Dedicated and knowledgeable professional experienced in designing and managing Utility High Voltage Substations and Distribution and Information Technology (IT) projects for Exelon / BGE; design and managed Telecommunication Fiber Optics, Copper, and Wireless projects for Verizon and AT&T; experienced with High, Low, and Medium voltage Power Systems Maintenance and Testing for Baltimore Gas and Electric; has Six Sigma Master Certification; taught Professional Power Engineering Licensing (P.E.) classes. Manage the design, engineering, and construction vendors; knowledgeable in applicable regulatory requirements, business processes, and industry trends, with the ability to understand and apply changes. Has 35+ years of Project Management, design, engineering, construction, and maintenance experience in the following industries: railway transportation, electrical power utility, telecommunications, and steel making.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC — Baltimore, MD.

Senior Engineer/Lead Responsible Engineer (LRE) (Substations), 2019 – Present

• Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for engineering and design of substation capital projects; coordinating with all internal teams and Engineering and Construction Vendors.

• Lead piloting the following substation monitoring systems: partial discharge and gas density in GIS (gas-insulated switchgear), transformer DGA (dissolve gas analyzers), intelligent battery chargers, batteries, and thermography cameras.

• Implemented the Substation Monitoring Program, which deployed an Information Technology distributed intelligent substation monitoring network with embedded sensors in transformers DGA

(dissolve gas analyzers), breakers, station batteries, and GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgears in multiple substations for monitoring substation assets to aid in predictive maintenance.

• Lead engineer for BGE fiber infrastructure deployment for upgrading the Telecommunication network and fiber leasing business.

• Led Design Criteria and specification development for the new fiber program with Telecommunication Vendors and internal design and engineering teams

• Led the permitting and route planning for base map designs. BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC — Baltimore, MD.

Senior Electrical Engineer (Substation and Services), 2017 – 2019

• Oversaw the station battery maintenance vendor by reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance results.

• Responsible for the maintenance of the BESS (Battery Energy Storage System)

• Led the initiation and development of the ISEM (intelligent substation monitoring) network to monitor substation assets to transform the time-based maintenance program into a predictive base program.

• Reviewed Substation equipment test results from time-based maintenance program and recommended corrective action. The equipment was: 4kV to 500kV transformers; disconnect switches, breakers, batteries, and Chargers; GIS, pump system; standby Generators; and associated buildings/control and pump houses low voltage equipment. BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC — Baltimore, MD.

Senior Project Manager, 2016 – 2018

• Managed the Vendors and internal construction crews upgrading 4kv to 13kv distribution projects

• Prepared presentations to seek project funding; identified risks and business needs to justify the project.

• Issued construction contracts, approved invoices, and change orders.

• Worked on the PEP (project execution plan) and PEP handbook for the PMO.

• Prepared and oversaw the following reports: progress/status, variances, confidence, DFF (deferred financial forecasts), and schedules to communicate project health

• Oversee work performed by Project Controls personnel

• Facilitate meetings with Internal and External Stakeholders

• Utilized Primavera (P6) and PowerBI tools for managing projects. GL E N N GE O R G E Phone: 410-***-**** ■ Page 2 SCHOOL of PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS (PE) — Dublin, OH (On-Line Delivery) Electrical Engineering Power Instructor (part-time), 2016 – 2019 General Power Topics:

Measurement and Instrumentation:

• Instrument transformers

• Wattmeters

• Volt Ohm Meter metering

• Insulation testing

• Ground Resistance Testing

Special Applications

• Lightning and surge protection

• Reliability

• Illumination Engineering

• Demand and Energy Management/Calculations

Codes and Standards:

• National Electrical Code (NEC)/NFPA 70

• National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)

• Electric shock and burns

Circuit Analysis Topics:

• Three-phase circuit analysis

• Symmetrical components

• Per unit analysis

• Phasor diagrams

• Devices and Power Electronic Circuits

• Battery characteristics and ratings

• Power supplies

• Relays, switches, and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)

• Variable-speed/frequency drives (VFD)

WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY (WMATA)— Washington, DC; and Herndon, VA. Senior Electrical Engineer, 2013 – 2016

• Reviewed engineering designs for new train stations and train maintenance Yards.

• Reviewed the following for compliance: engineering specifications, National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Saftey Code (NESC) requirements; company design criteria,

• Provided engineering support for maintenance departments on maintenance issues.

• Ensure adherence to design drawings and specifications by conducting site surveys during construction.

• Generate designs for modification and rehabilitation of existing power distribution systems. Power System Components: 13.8kV/480V and 34.4kV/480V with associated Unit Substations, Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS), Automatic Transfer Switch, and Standby Generators. Motor Control Centers: Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), multiple types of Magnetic Starters. Energy Management Engineer, 2012 – 2013

• Provided technical guidance for programs to reduce power consumption to aid energy conservation.

• Inspected facilities to ensure that power usage falls within acceptable limits.

• Reviewed power billings, performance indicators, and instrument data to identify kilowatt-hours and demand levels anomalies and recommended corrective action.

• Developed SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) point lists for train station HVAC systems.

• Managed the EEMS (enterprise energy management system) with real-time train station HVAC remote monitoring.

• Monitored VFD (variable frequency drives) power quality issues and resolved power quality issues as needed to ensure adherence to IEEE 519 (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 519) and NEMA MG1 standards.

• Participated in energy conservation joint meetings and discussions, internally and with outside parties, such as power utilities, consultants, suppliers, and contractors, investigating load forecasting projections, rate structures, contractual agreements, and other energy concerns. HOWARD COUNTY GOVERNMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE — Columbia, MD Project Manager, 2011 – 2012

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• Managed the AARA (American recovery and reinvestment act) fiber deployment project providing fiber connectivity to Maryland government agencies.

• Managed eight prime contractors, evaluating designs and specifications for contract adherence.

• Liaised with government authorities to obtain construction permits and ensure jurisdictional compliance.

• Issued RFQs (request for quotes) and review responses/questionnaires for fiber engineering and construction services

MYCOM USA (Wireless EPC) — Denver, CO

Project Manager (Functional Manager), 2010 – 2010

• Managed 15 engineers and 20 technicians engineering, installing, and commissioning microwave / WiMAX wireless telecommunication network.

• Processed the team time, ensuring compliance with HR (human resources).

• Performeded EV (earned value) analysis for budget and schedule adherence.

• Provided status reporting to the client and resolved any conflicts.

• Provided mentoring and gave career advice to direct reports VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS — Annapolis and Baltimore, MD Project Engineer, 2006 – 2010

• Managed the design and engineering of telecommunication SONET (synchronous optical network) backbone rings and entrance facilities projects.

• Facilitated the engineering and design deliverables with manufacturers, vendors, and internal resources.

• Coordinated construction and turnup/commissioning with vendors, field crews, and NOC (network operation center)

Network Engineer, 2000 – 2006

• Designed telecommunication SONET (synchronous optical network) for 35 NJ (New Jersey) counties, i.e., OC3, OC12, OC48, OC192, and Dense Wave Division Multiplexing.

• Designed backbone capacity to support networks of FTTP (fiber to the premises).

• Provisioned dark fiber customer orders while maintaining fiber capacity for backbone SONET requirements.

• Ensured compliance with company methods and procedures as outlined in operation manuals.

• Coordinated construction and commissioning/turn up with turn-up and internal crews, ensuring they met customer and internal requirements.

Engineering Assistant, 1997 – 2000

• Designed and implemented the following OSP (outside plant) telecommunication facilities: copper and fiber plant backbones, CEV (control environment vault), DS3 DLC (digital loop carriers) systems, Series 5, Lifespan, SLC (subscriber loop carrier), 96 designs, edgelink, and edge link multiplexers.

• Designed pole lines for telecommunication cables that require stranding and guying

• Collaborated with installation and construction team to ensure the construction of all facilities is completed according to design

• Systems used to execute my duties were: LFACS, LEIM, LEAD, LEIS, TIRKS, Micro Station, and VISIO. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

SPARROWS POINT SHIPYARD — Baltimore, MD

Electrical Foreman-Ship Power Systems Maintenance, 2002. (Part-Time Second & Third Shifts) BETHLEHEM STEEL — Baltimore, MD

Construction and Maintenance Power and Controls Technician; Overhead crane systems; 13kv Substation; Programmable Logic Controllers 1990 – 1997

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO POWER STATION (T&TEC)— Trinidad and Tobago Generation Maintenance Electrician – 120V to 33kV building systems; motor control; generator and generator controls; Oil and Air circuit breaker and controls, 1984 – 1990 ROLLS-ROYCE (T&TEC)— Trinidad and Tobago

Generation Construction Electrician and Team Lead / Charge Hand installing 120v to 33kV systems for Combine Cycle Gas Turbine Generator, 1982 – 1984

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS — Trinidad and Tobago GL E N N GE O R G E Phone: 410-***-**** ■ Page 4 Electrician installing 120V – 480V wiring and buildings equipment, 1979 – 1982 Software Experience

Procore

Primavera

Microsoft Projects

Matlab

Python

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

ETAP

Mathematica

ATP EMPT (Electromagnetic Transient Program)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSING

Professional Power Engineer (P.E.), 2015; License Numbers: 053598 VA; 5040583 MD. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP), 2009. ID: 10374275. Project Management Professional (PMP), 2005. Number 298819. Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Number 1638047 Electrical License, Trinidad and Tobago, 1985

EDUCATION

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (MSEE) Michigan Technological University, 2014

ADVANCED GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN POWER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING Michigan Technological University, 2013

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT (MSM)

Thomas Edison State College, New Jersey, 2009

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (BSAST) Major: Electrical Technology

Thomas Edison State University, New Jersey, 2007

MASTER CERTIFICATE IN SIX SIGMA: GREEN BELT, LEAN SIX SIGMA, AND BLACK BELT Villanova University, 2006

PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

Boston University, 2005

MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING CERTIFICATE (MCSE) Towson University, 1999

DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

City and Guilds of London, 1987

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS John Donaldson Technical Institute – Trinidad and Tobago, 1987- 1989 DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

John Donaldson Technical Institute – Trinidad and Tobago, 1985 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) US Green Building Council (USGBC)

SPECIAL INTEREST

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• Mindfulness and emotional intelligence to cultivate self-awareness

• Mentoring for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)

• Fishing

• Beginner golfer

• Environmental Sustainability



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