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I possess a wide variety of experience in electrical systems design, including implementation, project and construction management thereof, for the Telco, Defense, Transportation, and Power Utilities. My most recent engagement my responsibilities as lead engineer for multiple utility scale solar design (20MWPrincipal Electrical Engineer @ Senior Engineer typical scope of work includes preliminary and detail engineering, including: prepare conceptual AC and DC system design, equipment selection, including production of drawings, bill of material, one/three line diagrams, load lists, schematics and wiring diagrams, cable sizing and equipment sizing calculations, equipment specifications, design calculations, protective relaying, auxiliary systems, test and startup support, to construction support. My consulting or soft skills include project management, estimating, scheduling, client interface, business development, definition of work scope, estimation of hours and materials, project coordination and tracking, prepare RFP, bid evaluation and administer equipment contracts. From June 2010 to Present (5 years 5 months) SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER @ PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC – HYDRO PROJECT PORTFOLIO PLANNING CONTRACT – The Project and Portfolio Planning group (PPP) is a relatively new organization within PG&E’s Power Generation Department. PPP is a small group with the key responsibility to improve the long term planning of Hydro projects across entire system. Soliciting input from the key internal stakeholder groups including O&M, Asset Management, Project Engineering, Permitting, internal construction, and Sourcing to obtain the information to develop an accurate and complete Planning Package. Input pertinent data for each project into the electronic project planning system, Project and Portfolio Management (PPM). Prepare planning level scope of work that considers all input received from stakeholders using standard formats and forms. The scope will include alternative analysis, consideration of risks and hazards, detailed engineering, procurement, pre-construction activities, construction, commissioning, and project closeout as appropriate. From February 2012 to Present (3 years 9 months) Sr Electrical Engineer @ PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC – HYDRO ENGINEERING STRATEGIC ALLIANCE CONTRACT – Engineer of Record typical scope of work includes preliminary and detail engineering, including: prepare conceptual system logic design, unit tripping schemes, drawings for construction, bill of material, one/three line diagrams, load lists, schematics and wiring diagrams, power system analysis including load-flow and arc-flash hazard assessment, cable sizing and equipment sizing calculations, equipment specifications, design calculations, protective relaying, auxiliary systems, test and startup support, and construction support. From February 2008 to April 2010 (2 years 3 months) Electrical Engineer IV @ URS/WASHINGTON GROUP INTERNATIONAL – BELLEVUE, WA SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER IV – SEPT 2004/FEB 2008 Previous Clients and Projects: • QGAS QATAR SULFUR EXTRACTION PLANT - DESIGN/BUILD CONTRACT –Communications & control systems design lead, responsible for all the vendor reviews, equipment ordered, drawings, specifications for CCTV, fiber-optic installation, optical carrier, LAN, PA, and access monitoring systems. • PPL MONTANA – RAINBOW REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT – Wrote detailed specifications and drawings for a new 80MW Powerhouse as part of the Hydro-Turbine-Generator (HTG) Water-to-Wire design. • US ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS- HYDRO DESIGN CENTER – Prepared bid documents, scope of work, preliminary report, and Arc-Flash analysis for phase 1 task order issued by ACOE provided one-line diagram of Bonnieville 1&2 powerhouses on Columbia River (26-generator system) utilizing SKM Powertools. • US ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS- HYDRO DESIGN CENTER - Fire Detection and Suppression Design including interface to HVAC for control room pressurization in all three major powerhouses, Dalles, John Day, Bonneville, on the Lower Columbia River. • CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES – METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – Remote Telemetry Unit and Front-end Processor Remediation and Replacement Contingencies Plan Development. • PUGET SOUND ENERGY – UPPER BAKER LAKE FISH COLLECTION BARGE – Preformed final design including engineering calculations, schedule, cost estimation, specifications, and drawings for new floating fish collection facility. Including engineer responses to Client and Contractor RFIs, Submittals and DCNs. From September 2004 to February 2008 (3 years 6 months) Systems Engineer @ Previous Clients and Projects: • CALTRAIN/JPB - Provided detailed specifications, drawings, budget estimates, and implementation plan for modifications to variable message sign system from dial-up circuits to frame relay access. • LONG ISLAND RAILROAD - Provided detailed IP based LAN design and specifications for SCADA, PLC HMI, remote I/O, and interfaces to central control center. • SACRAMENTO RAPID TRANSIT - Responsible for detailed design of OSP ADSS Fiber for installation on south link line expansion, including of 9 Miles of OSP. • DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT - Detailed specifications, executive summaries, position papers and contract documents produced for southeast, airport, and northwest links to be installed in 2005-7. Prepared reports to client defining problem, evaluation, and possible solution. • OREGON DEPT. of TRANSPORTATION – Specified, estimated costs, proved concept though demonstration, and designed remote Allan-Bradley PLC RS-View Interface and multiple site controlled surveillance camera system for Portland I-5 Draw Bridge. • SEATTLE SOUND TRANSIT – Specifications and Drawings for Airport line extension. Responsibilities included ISP/OSP cable network and voice communications for VoIP system. • S.M.U.D. - Responsible for providing engineering consultation services for SMUD including design, development, coordination and implementation of multiple telecommunications, SCADA, inside plant, and outside plant projects. From March 2002 to March 2004 (2 years 1 month) BSEE, Electrical Engineering @ California State University-Fresno From 1997 to 1999 Brian P.E. is skilled in: power generation design, control systems design, Utility Scale PV..., Solar, Power Generation, Photovoltaics, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Wind, AutoCAD, Engineering, Energy, Energy Management, Project Engineering, Power Plants, Power Systems, Construction Management, Contract Management, PV, Solar Energy, Energy Efficiency, Electricians, Substation, Project Management, HVAC, SCADA, Engineering Management, Sustainable Energy, Energy Audits, Electrical Design, Alternative Energy, Smart Grid, Power Electronics, Construction, High Voltage, Energy Conservation, Electric Power, EPC, Wind Turbines, Electronics, Power Transmission, Solar PV, Control Systems Design, Project Estimation, PLC, Factory, Electricity, Utility, Feasibility Studies, Power Distribution