Electrical Engineer

BELETE S. ZERIHUN

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ELECTRICAL DESIGN / PRODUCT ENGINEER

Hands-on, technical professional with extensive experience providing electrical design / product engineering and support for

industrial, commercial, and residential projects. Demonstrated ability to satisfy electrical system design issues through analysis and

problem resolution. Organized, take-charge professional with exceptional follow-through abilities and detail orientation, able to plan

and oversee electrical system design projects to successful conclusions. Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints / schematics

to maximize safety and performance within electrical designs. Core Competencies / Technical Proficiencies:

Electrical Safety Measures OSHA Safety Compliance Project Coordination

Circuit Design / Implementation Power Source Maintenance Electrical Systems

Testing Procedures Troubleshooting & Repair Wiring Diagrams / Schematics

Operating Systems: MS Windows (XP, 2000, 9x, NT 4.0), UNIX Software: Microsoft Office, MATLAB v.6, Mentor Graphics Corp.

Design Manager R.C.4, PSpice v.9.2.2, Design Master Electrical and AutoCAD 2008.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Electrical Design Engineer, Vrettos Pappas Consulting Engineers, Charlotte, NC 2005 – Present

Served as an Electrical Design Engineer accountable for developing electrical blueprints / schematics for new construction projects

and existing up-fits to commercial buildings and banks, retail stores, offices, hotels, restaurants, schools, medical buildings,

residential condos, and multi-family dwellings.

• Planned and coordinated the engineering and design of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems to provide

power to a number of commercial, government, and residential facilities.

• Researched and selected electrical components while ensuring compliance with building codes and project requirements.

• Prepared electrical diagrams, detailed physical layouts, cost estimations, and calculations / studies including distribution power

flow models such as: ampacity, voltage drop, short circuit, load flow, motor start, power factor, grounding, etc.

Electrical Design Engineer, W.B. Moore Electrical Contractor & Engineers, Charlotte, NC 2005

Provided electrical engineering and design support for an electrical contracting / engineering firm. Performed as-built electrical

designs for numerous projects as well as critical area installation. Worked closely with Electricians supporting electrical

infrastructure for Bank of America buildings.

• Prepared complex electrical computations to determine the size, type and number of electronic components needed for projects

such as transformers, circuit breakers, reclosers, disconnects, and lightning arresters.

• Reviewed sag and stress for specifications of wire and cables as well as planned the layout of electrical lines and cables.

• Identified and resolved electrical distribution problems such as determining the height, location, spacing, guying requirements,

and insulation level of distribution facilities.

Automation Engineer, Transbotics, Inc., Charlotte, NC 2004

Played key role in developing and implementing engineering designs for a firm providing customized, automated solutions.

Participated in design sessions to create robotic solutions that met the needs of customers.

• Improved quality of AGV components by conducting extensive quality control testing of assembled AGVs prior to shipment to

customers.

• Oversaw requirements gathering, product engineering and development, testing requirements, and documentation to design,

assemble, and deploy robotic systems.

Electrical Engineer (Intern), University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 2001 – 2003

Gained valuable knowledge and experience working at William States Lee, College of Engineering. Analyzed and simulated all

circuits in support of projects listed above.

• Led numerous projects that included designing and building a metal detector, fabricating a mobile phone antenna, and

constructing a two-way intercom.

• Directed efforts to design a DSB-SC communication system in MATLAB as well as a wireless remote control for PCs.

Machine Operator, Solectron, Inc., Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 1998 – 1999

Operated and maintained a Fuji assembly machine for firm providing electronics manufacturing and integrated supply chain

services. Inspected parts to ensure minimal defects.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

• Associate of Science Degree, Brevard College, Brevard, NC

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