Power Systems Engineer - Transmission & Renewables Specialist

Narahari Pitta

Power System Engineer

Illinois, United States +1-614-***-**** ****************@*****.*** LinkedIn SUMMARY

Dynamic Power Systems Engineer with 4+ years of specialized experience in designing and analyzing transmission and distribution systems. Expert in conducting simulations and modeling for optimal performance, achieving a 20% increase in system reliability. Proficient in renewable energy integration, ensuring compliance with NEC and NERC standards. Demonstrated success in managing EPC projects, fostering collaboration with cross- functional teams, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Skilled in utilizing PSS/E, ETAP, and PowerWorld to translate complex technical analyses into actionable insights for stakeholders. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Power System Analysis & Design: Load Flow, Short-Circuit/Arc Flash, Contingency Analysis, Steady-State & Transient Stability, DER/Renewable Integration

Project Execution & Collaboration: EPC Coordination, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Vendor & Utility Liaison, Technical Reporting, Client Presentations, On-Time Delivery

Protection & Control: Relay Coordination & Settings, Protective Relay Schemes, SCADA/HMI Integration, Switchgear Testing, Functional Verification

Software & Tools: PSS/E, ETAP, PowerWorld, AutoCAD/Visio, MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, MS Office, Technical Documentation, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Simulink

Standards & Compliance: NEC, NERC, IEC 61850, NERC Reliability & CIP, Renewable Energy Grid Interconnection Standards Testing & Commissioning: High-Voltage Substations, Power Quality & Load Testing, Startup Validation, SOP & Protocol Development, Safety Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HBK Engineering Power System Engineer Remote, USA Aug 2024 - Present

• Conducted comprehensive load flow and short-circuit analyses, enhancing transmission and distribution system performance, which facilitated over 30 interconnection requests and supported $5 million in capital projects.

• Executed steady-state and transient stability evaluations, leading to a 15% improvement in system performance under varying operating conditions.

• Spearheaded the design of protection and control systems, performing relay coordination studies and seamlessly integrating with SCADA/HMI systems, resulting in a 20% increase in operational efficiency.

• Advanced renewable energy integration by conducting interconnection studies for over 10 wind and solar projects, significantly boosting hosting capacity assessments by 25% and optimizing switchgear configurations for new distributed energy resources (DERs).

• Produced high-quality project documentation, including technical memos and one-line diagrams, effectively communicating findings to clients and stakeholders, which improved client satisfaction ratings by 30%.

• Leveraged advanced software tools such as PSS/E, ETAP, and PowerWorld to model electrical networks, generating actionable insights that contributed to a 40% increase in project success rates.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure design accuracy and compliance with industry codes, achieving a 100% on-time project delivery rate while enhancing team synergy and problem-solving capabilities. Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Testing & Commissioning Engineer Bangalore, India Jan 2020 - Nov 2022

• Spearheaded the testing, commissioning, and startup of high-voltage substations and electrical systems, achieving 100% compliance with NEC and NERC standards across 15 projects.

• Executed relay testing and functional checks for over 10 substations, successfully reducing potential operational failures by 20%, thereby enhancing system reliability.

• Orchestrated collaboration among EPC teams, vendors, and utility clients to ensure timely project commissioning, directly contributing to the successful delivery of projects valued at over $50M.

• Conducted comprehensive power quality and load testing, identifying and resolving design issues that improved system reliability by 15%, resulting in enhanced operational performance.

• Designed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines, leading to a 30% increase in site efficiency and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

• Partnered with engineering teams to integrate renewable energy systems, facilitating seamless grid interconnection and optimizing operational performance through advanced technologies and tools. EDUCATION

Webster University Master’s in Information Technology and Management Saint Louis, MO, USA Jan 2023 – Oct 2024 Reva University Bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Bangalore, Karnataka, India Aug 2018 – May 2022

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