Principal Alternative Motive Power Systems Engineer
Resume:
Daniel C. Frederick
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(22) Dan Frederick LinkedIn Principal Alternative Motive Power Systems, LLC (AMPS)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Innovative engineering and business leader with nearly 30 years of experience in the locomotive and railroad equipment industry, complemented by a decade of senior leadership in steel construction operations. Proven expertise in alternative motive power systems, hybrid and battery-electric locomotive design, and large-scale equipment retrofits. Recognized for driving clean technology adoption, building strategic partnerships, and delivering reliable, award-winning solutions across industrial, logistics, and military applications.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Alternative & Hybrid Electric Propulsion Systems
Battery-Electric & GenSet Locomotive Design
Railroad & Industrial Equipment Remanufacturing
Sales, Leasing & Contract Negotiation
Engineering Leadership & Team Development
Vehicle Architecture & Control Systems
Strategic Partnerships & Business Development
Regulatory & Environmental Compliance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Principal 11/2004 – Present
Alternative Motive Power Systems, LLC (AMPS) – Pataskala, OH
Founded and led AMPS, an innovative firm specializing in electric, hybrid-electric, and GenSet locomotive and vehicle power systems
Established strategic alliances, partnerships, and joint ventures across the rail, logistics, industrial, and military sectors
Directed development of advanced power and control systems for next-generation locomotives and hybrid vehicles
Led the conversion of a 55-ton battery-electric locomotive to hybrid technology and the manufacture of a 25-ton hybrid electric locomotive based on a GE platform
Spearheaded development of the GSHX 3380 “Zero Idle Emissions” GenSet / GenSet Hybrid road-switching locomotive
Contributed to a TARDEC-funded Hybrid Ultra-Light Vehicle (ULV), assisting with overall vehicle architecture, generator set wiring harnesses, and vehicle control programming
Leveraged extensive experience in vehicle control systems to deliver reliable, scalable, and emissions-reducing solutions
Awarded the EPA Clean Air Excellence Award (2003).
Director of Sales & Engineering 1/1988 to 10/2004
Railway Equipment Corporation, Inc. – Blacklick, OH
Led multi-disciplinary teams responsible for sales, engineering, and retrofit design of industrial switching locomotives
Sold used and remanufactured locomotives while overseeing engineering design and retrofit execution
Successfully expanded the company’s leasing business by negotiating new contracts and long-term lease agreements for industrial switchers
Combined technical, administrative, and managerial expertise to align customer requirements with engineering solutions
KEY PROJECTS & ACHIEVEMENTS
50-Ton Battery-Electric Industrial Switching Locomotive (2002)
Railserve LEAF® GenSet Locomotive (2008)
TARDEC ULV for US Army
Fleet Repowering Programs
Plug-in Hybrid Terminal Tractor (PHETT)
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