Reginald Sims
Electrical Engineer
Professional Experience
Electrical Engineer
S. L. King & Associates, Atlanta, GA
Electrical design for facilities including: Lighting calculations, power plan drawings, panel schedule design, and low voltage power distribution systems.
Design power systems (Three-Phase systems, power switch gear, transformers, Transformer Bases, Feeders, Lighting Control Panels, power panels, circuit breakers, grounding systems, branch circuits, etc.
Projects
Southwest Intergenerational Center
Layout and design of power distribution system (Main distribution panel, sub panels, cables, conduit (sizing) electrical equipment, grounding, lightning protection, etc.).
Layout and design of lighting system and auxiliary equipment (relay control panels, switches, sensors etc.).
Layout of fire alarm and system drawings.
Philips Arena
Power distribution and lighting layout for Philips Arena Service level. Coordinated with main electrical contractor on project scope and integration.
Weekly site observation visits and reports on progress of electrical installation upgrade for entire facility.
Power Systems Electrical Engineer Design/Electrical Site Superintendent
Thyssen Krupp/Techni Power, Marietta, GA
Project Design/ Build cement processing plant in Maryneal, Texas
Responsibilities include layout design and size of substation, transformers, cables/feeders, reactors, medium and low voltage starter switchgear, MCC layout and (starter/ VFD) specifying and sizing. Developed single lines, elementary diagrams, control/ loop sheets, ladder logic diagrams etc. RFQs and purchase of equipment.
Software used: AutoCAD Electrical, 3-D modeling software, PDMS, and AutoGen
Independent Electrical Installation, Huntsville, AL
Installed Electrical panels, switches, conductors, cables, lighting and transformers on small commercial and residential properties
Sr. Electrical Design Engineer
Company Strata-G Solutions, Huntsville, AL
Support and design military ground based systems (Missile LRU; power distribution and communication systems
Electrical Design Engineer
Wyle Labs, Huntsville, AL
Lighting calculations, power plan drawings, panel schedule design, low voltage, power distribution systems. MCC layout and single lines, electrical equipment arrangements, grounding design material takeoffs, motor schematics, etc. loop sheets, wiring diagrams. Assisted with instrumentation lists and specifications
Operator
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Huntsville, AL
Entailed the process if making pharmaceutical grade drugs
Responsible for the blending and testing of pharmaceuticals
Testing Engineer
Benchmark Electronics, Huntsville, AL
Testing of Sun Microsystems communication and networking systems with designed software test sets and testing of Thompson control panels
Electrical Installation
Jesse Stutts, Commercial Electrical Contractor, Huntsville, AL
Installation and test evaluation of Power Distribution systems
Installation of power systems (Three-Phase systems, power switch gear, transformers, Transformers, Bases Feeders, Lighting Control Panels, power panels, circuit breakers, grounding systems, branch circuits, etc.)
Project Engineer
Moseley Technical Services, Huntsville, AL
System Integration, Documentation and Review of Electrical and Mechanical assembly drawings for General Dynamics Command and Control systems (C4), Common Ground Station providing real-time, multi-sensor Command, Control, Communications, Computer and Intelligence (C4ISR) capabilities. Involved real time surveillance, reconnaissance, situation awareness, target development Theater Missile Defense, and Battlefield visualization
Electrical Designer
Reid Electrical Service, Tuskegee, AL
Electrical design of power distribution systems, branch circuits, feeders, motor control systems, emergency power systems, single-line diagrams, etc.
Lighting Design Engineer
Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, AL
Designed 480V Highway Lighting Systems. Calculated lighting systems parameters for each different roadway segment so that lighting layout can be designed to meet AASHTO guidelines. Entered data into computer (from digitizer board) so that accurate calculations can be made of the lighting levels and glare ratings with no valid complaints. Analyzed results of calculations and makes required modifications to lighting layout so that the final product meets guidelines and department policy. Designed electrical circuits so that electrical code and department policy requirements are satisfied.
Traffic Signal Designer/Highway Lighting Designer
Ohio Dept. Transportation, Columbus, OH
Produced highway plan sheets (electronic and conventional media) so that they are accurate and complete. Designed and revised alignments and geometry that are accurate, in accordance with established design guidelines and criteria, and completed in a timely manner. Calculated quantities, entered estimates and data so that pay items and information are included and estimated in an accurate and timely manner. Read guidelines and designed criteria so that highway geometry is done in accordance with current guideline criteria. Gathered information and prepares base map of project so that an accurate geometric layout is available for use with all obstructions and pertinent physical conditions shown accurately. Prepared plan sheets so that all necessary data is presented accurately without valid complaint. Measured and counted items on plans so that an accurate summary of quantities and cost estimates can be prepared. Coordinated signal design activities. Responsible for layout and design of traffic signals using computer simulation software (Transyt 7F, PASSER II) and Micro station. Reviewed signal construction plans prepared by consultants and other government agencies. Responsible for the complete layout design of 480-volt highway lighting system within IES, NEC, NEMA, State and Federal Standards. Applied Cad Software from Intergraph, AutoCAD, General Electric, and Holophane for roadway simulation and illumination layout. Gathered and analyzed engineering data for planned lighting, traffic control or roadside development design projects, prepare written reports with recommendations for design development and cost estimates. Drafted scope of work for design development. Reviewed engineering design details of roadway lighting projects for consultants, for conformance to established criteria and standard departmental practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering - Concentration (Power Engineering) - Tuskegee University, Tuskegee