George E. Quarshie

** *** **** • Plainfield CT. *6374 • 860-***-**** • adxb23@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position as an Electrical Engineer in a power engineering, System Engineer, transmission/distribution, or manufacturing environment. Strong engineering design experience in Power Generation, Distribution, and Control Systems. Recent experience in HVDC transmission and System Engineer at nuclear generating stations.

Serves as the project engineer and/or project manager during the design, construction and operation of projects on existing

generating assets and new energy development opportunities.

Provide technical evaluations of new energy development projects and alternatives in areas like energy storage, solar and combustion turbines. Evaluate new and emerging technologies for application in new projects and existing assets

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced electrical engineer with extensive experience in energy, controls, and communication technologies.

Strong background in power and alternative energy engineering, as well as power electronics.

Excellent skills in AutoCAD, COMSOL, Multisim, MatLab, LabView, and other engineering utilities.

Strong knowledge of microprocessors with solid skills in C++; Experience with DESIGN/CATIA through involvement in submarine power systems projects.

Currently involved in a variety of solar power projects requiring both design and hands-on fabrication skills.

EDUCATION

University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT

Candidate for MS in Electrical Engineering Expected 2019

University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 2012

Minor: Mathematics

Manchester Community College, Manchester, CT 2009

Associates Degree in Engineering Science

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

National Grid, Long Island, NY 2018-Present

Sr. Electrical Engineer

Serves as the project engineer and/or project manager during the design, construction and operation of projects on existing generating assets and new energy development opportunities.

Provide technical evaluations of new energy development projects and alternatives in areas like energy storage, solar and combustion turbines. Evaluate new and emerging technologies for application in new projects and existing assets.

Establish relationships with National Grid and business partners to effectively collaborate on new energy business opportunities like energy storage, solar collectors and combustion turbines.

Research and evaluate new products, technologies and systems that offer value to the customer and load serving entity.

Provide guidance to PPO personnel, vendors, internal and external partners on current and future project requirements.

Provide effective communication with PPO personnel, partners, vendors, load serving entities, internal and external stakeholders on all projects to promote the effective implementation of projects.

Serve as the technical consult throughout project development, construction, commissioning and operation on existing generating assets.

Perform safety, environmental and financial risk analysis

Perform engineering calculations and studies to support project scope.

Develop specifications, standards and procedures for projects.

Develop cost estimates, benefit analysis and risk assessment on projects.

Millstone Power Plant, Dominion Energy Resources, Inc., Waterford, CT 2016-Present

Systems Engineer II

Responsible for providing electrical engineering guidance to Operations and Engineering for new installations and remediation projects, as well as reviews of conduit and wiring plans.

Ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code and other applicable electrical requirements.

Consult with project managers to improve company construction specifications, engineer training, design/construction standards, and compliance with applicable—including NEC.

Assist company management in defining and improving integrity requirements for electrical components/equipment. Participate in regulatory/facility audits.

Provide structural engineering services for Balance of Plant Systems Engineering Group, tasked with providing engineering/technical support to Dominion’s Fossil and Hydroelectric (F&H) Generating Stations, as well as to the Gas Turbine Projects, Solar, Wind Turbine, Environmental Projects, and Project Management groups within nuclear generating stations.

Collaborate with experienced plant engineers to monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and champion improvements to plant components and systems. Provide technical support in accordance with applicable codes and standards, and regulatory requirements for the generating stations.

Develop plans, schedules, cost estimates, and agreements for proposed electrical installations required for new facilities or modifications of existing facilities.

Provide comprehensive electrical engineering and construction support for capital projects from conceptual stage through successful completion. Supervise outside consultants and monitor costs, budget and progress of projects.

Develop and maintain technical specifications for materials and equipment related to electrical engineering functions.

Prepare requisitions for materials & equipment, design services, and construction services.

Evaluate proposals/bids and make recommendations for awards for materials or services.

Administer and manage the electrical engineering components of service agreements, design contracts, and construction contracts.

Plan and expedite permit applications and environmental clearances required to perform electrical activities.

Ensure accuracy of as-built information for assigned projects.

Ensure compliance with codes, laws, and company policies.

Develop inspection and maintenance recommendations for continued safe reliable use of structures.

Review designs and reports from external engineering firms as an owner engineer.

Conduct finite analysis of complex structures to develop risk assessments and repair scopes.

Develop full understanding of Dominion design, testing, operations and maintenance policies, procedures, and manuals.

Experience and desire to mentor less experienced individuals.

Design Change Requests – Perform studies, engineering work scopes, prepare specifications, oversee bidding process and evaluations, design engineering, construction support, planning support, drawing updates, configuration management, and vendor surveillance in the area of responsibility.

Brookfield Cross Sound Cable, Marlborough, MA 2014-2016

Operations Engineer

Responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and operating high voltage power transmission systems utilized by the Cross Sound Cable Company.

Initiate and control HVDC power transmissions, monitoring potential safety issues and ensuring that equipment operates within optimal voltage limits. Responsible for supplementing main sources of power with alternative sources from the grid.

Utilize ABB InTouch software for system monitoring and connection with foreign remote transmission units.

Install, maintain and test AC/DC converters, high voltage cables, capacitor banks, relays, circuit breakers, frequency drives, and station batteries, and IGBTs, ensuring that performance and safety issues receive prompt attention.

Inspect cooling pumps and perform vibration analysis of cooling pump motors.

Perform site inspections of transmission stations, performing diagnostic routines on transformers as well as taking transformer oil samples.

Utilize high voltage sticks to complete path to ground for systems being maintained.

Collect organize system performance data within the control room.

Monitor and follow up on all system alarms and warnings, troubleshooting and resolving existing and potential problems.

Monitor ground current levels to prevent major voltage leaks. Check operation of cooling tower fans to ensure that overheating does not occur. Change dessicant materials as need to maintain proper humidity for transformers.

Operate forklifts, aerial lifts, and cranes as needed for installation and maintenance functions.

ANSI standards in power systems and Converter stations, Disconnectors.

Butler America, Inc., Glastonbury, CT 2013

Electrical Engineer

Developed and implemented test procedures for AC/DC power converters and distribution systems.

Developed scripts to assist technicians in programming digital devices.

Tested and troubleshot digital and analog assemblies, analyzing test data to locate faults and determine causes.

Wrote & updated test procedures and worked closely with design engineers on issues relating to test process.

Applied resulting output values to key output elements, including hydraulic & pneumatic actuators, solenoid coils, and indicators.

Traced power outages in order to restore services and determine the cause of interference in order to communicate solutions to field teams on site troubleshooting.

General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division, Groton, CT 2012-2013

Engineer I – Electric Power Plant/I&C

Implemented design changes in submarine power systems, using proprietary software, resulting in completion of mandated upgrades and enhanced electrical safety on the vessel.

Interpreted proposed design modifications, using Selected Record Design documents.

Performed analysis of proposed changes, in terms of original concept, liability, vendor documentation, and design specifications.

Initiated administrative proposal letters with redesign specifications.

Senior Electrical Designer

Reviewed and interpreted Engineering Report documents to identify necessary changes in design documents for submarine power systems.

Modified and updated drawings, using AutoCad.

Employed CATIA software to redesign structural elements of crew’s and officer’s quarters and mess.

Developed design change reports using JCAS report generator.

Ghana Telecom, Cape Coast, Ghana 1998 - 2002

Electrical Technician

Performed Plesiochronous Digital Hierachy (PDH) and Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) radio maintenance on microwave transmitters and receivers used in high speed data communication systems.

Repaired transmission systems, monitored equipment, installed and maintained power rectifiers and customer telephones.

Traced power outages in order to restore services and determine the cause of interference in order to communicate solutions to field teams on site.

MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE

Adchem Manufacturing Technologies, Manchester 2009

Injection Molder and Assembly

Prepared the shaping of rubbers or plastic articles by injecting heated material into a mold and structures or parts together. Also use the soft material is pressed to harden into a required shape as well.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

RESEARCH

Presented paper at annual COMSOL users’ conference entitled, Power Transistor Heat Sink Design Trade-offs, in cooperation with two members of the University of Hartford’s Engineering faculty. Paper discussed heat transfer process in a TO-220 transistor package and pointed out the benefits of certain design features. Conclusions: A significant increase in useful life can be achieved though a relatively small decrease in operating temperature.

KEY PROJECTS

Utilized ETAP software to design power systems and estimate costs of project. Initiated queries and produced regular reports.

Designed and fabricated a power transistor: Utilized COMSOL multiphysics application to program ZETEX ZXTN2020 power transistor to perform heat transfer measurement functions, including radiation, convection, and heat sink. Perform measurements of gradient temperature, ambient temperature, and mash. Built and tested bread-board prototype prior to full demonstration in class. Gained circuit design experience at the device-level.

Designed and fabricated a DC-DC voltage converter using MULTISIM software. Designed converter for maximum efficiency and measured power and voltage losses at various voltages. Prototype demonstrated and Evaluated in class.

Designed and built a solar power system, using MULTISIM. Photovoltaic output was 50 VAC, stepped down to 5 V DC.

Designed, built, tested and demonstrated a Smart Air station, capable of selecting optimal tire pressures for any model automobile on the market. Collaborated with a cross-disciplinary design team to design both hardware and embedded software, using LabView, a Motorola 6008USB series microprocessor, and JAVA.

KEY SKILLS

Technical: Windows XP & Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2010, C++, Java, CAD, Computer Hardware, MatLab, Software installation, Circuit simulation and analysis using PSPICE, Professional Plus; Test equipment design and Doors, ORCAD, ABB InTouch software for HVDC Operations monitoring. ETAP, ANSI.

COLLEGIATE WORK EXPERIENCE

Custom Built Personal Training, Bloomfield, CT 2008-2011

Personal Trainer

Train clients for fitness using a combination of strength training and nutrition guidance

Filenes Warehouse, South Windsor, CT 2003-2007

Shipping and Receiving

Filled orders, prepared items for shipping, and unloaded and stocked deliveries.

Used power equipment to load and unload trucks such as a fork lift and power jack.

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