1. Larry D. Johnson
Los Angeles, CA 90056
Cell: 310.213.0183
E-mail: LarryDJohnsonSr@gmail.com
Linkedin: www.Linkedin.com/in/LarryDJohnsonSr
Electrical Engineer | Energy Manager
Institutional | Government | Commercial
Profile
An Electrical Engineering Professional with expertise in engineering, designing, installing, and managing Electrical
Distribution Systems, Energy Projects, and corresponding teams. Plant Electrical Engineering, Energy Management,
and Project Management experiences includes developing and implementing systems and providing leadership for a
variety of project types including government facilities, university campuses, hospitals, industrial/manufacturing plant
sites, and R&D facilities. Recently directed a University's Engineering and Energy Management Projects,
substantially reducing energy usage and costs campus wide. While at Nortel, provided program and project
management for the construction of Border Patrol Stations in the Tucson Arizona Sector which included 10 buildings
in a high-security environment. While at Lockheed Martin, provided detailed Electrical Engineering technical
expertise on Electrical Power Systems’ Design, Failure Modes, Operation, Components’ Integration, and System
Troubleshooting to develop and maintain the various National Air Space (NAS) Electrical Power Systems. Strong
abilities to lead staff, stakeholders, agencies, and vendors to consistently deliver projects on-time and within budget.
Expertise and Competencies
Contract Management & Contractor Liaison Electrical Power Systems Integration
Engineering Standards Electrical Substations
Facilities Management & Security Electrical Power Distribution Systems
IEEE Color Book Series Electrical Equipment, UPS, E/G, ATS, STS
National Electrical Code, IEEE & other codes Lightning Protection & Grounding
Equipment Specifications Plant Electrical Engineering
Career Highlights
Directed and supervised the Engineering and Energy Management Projects at Loyola Marymount University;
implementing campus utility operational changes and sustainable initiatives to reduce electrical, natural gas,
water usage and related costs, resulting in saving over 20% annually.
Lead the program and project management for the construction of Border Patrol Stations in the Tucson
Arizona Sector, including management of Tactical Infrastructure Projects and development of electric and
infrastructure requirements for the new SBInet Space in Border Patrol Stations.
Designed, managed and integrated the National Airspace System (NAS) electrical power systems, and
evaluated new technologies for implementation to the NAS power systems, including revising, updating, and
interpreting FAA Orders and Specifications, under the NISC Program.
Implemented strategic planning, identified resources, and resolved the findings to accredit the facilities for
the FSRM program, which establishes security requirements for all FAA facilities.
Professional Experience
Manager of Energy Management, 2008-11
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California
Executed and developed the LMU Energy Management Mission to maximize efficiency, minimize waste, and utilize
alternative energy resources by applying new technologies and operational practices.
Managed the procurement, cost, and consumption of LMU utilities (electricity, natural gas, and water),
resulting in saving over 20% annually. Maintained utility budgets, provided utilities’ reporting and forecasting,
and campus liaison to utility providers. Mentored LMU Energy Intern Students and directed their projects.
Planned, engineered, implemented and supervised over 14 major energy programs including the installation
of the electrical system to expand the reclaimed water hydrogen peroxide injection irrigation system.
Provided energy conservation expertise throughout the campus such as installing an intelligent pool control
system on the university pool pumping system, resulting in reduced chemical usage and electrical costs.
2. Larry D. Johnson
Los Angeles, CA 90056
Cell: 310.213.0183
E-mail: LarryDJohnsonSr@gmail.com
Linkedin: www.Linkedin.com/in/LarryDJohnsonSr
Partnered with utility companies, and Federal and State Agencies and officials to fully maximize utility
procurement opportunities and utilize available financial incentives and rebates.
Supported the development of a more sustainable LMU community with numerous initiatives, including
manually adjusting the LMU campus chilled water generation and distribution set-points to reduce the
associated electric costs. Initiated an intelligent control system which would control the chilled water
generation and distribution based on the campus operation needs to reduce the associated electric costs.
Engineered the critical electrical system for the Campus Main IT Room and consulted with the UPS
manufacturer engineering department to determine the optimum UPS system upgrade. Installed campus
utility metering systems to monitor and control utility usage.
Construction Project Manager - Border Patrol Stations, 2007-08
Nortel Government Solutions, Laguna Niguel, California
Provided program and project management for the construction of Border Patrol Stations in Tucson Arizona.
Successfully delivered four projects totaling $170M. Buildings included Administration, Detainee Processing and
Holding, Helipad including fueling, Site Security; and Environmental and Water Conservation programs.
Actively participated in the development of the Border Patrol Stations’ Program, Design Charrette, and the
Design A&E Scope of Work. During the Design Phase, actively managed the Border Patrol Station
Preliminary Design, 35% Design, 65% Design, 95% Design, 100% Design; and the 100% Corrected Design.
Oversaw development of the Contractors’ Scope of Work Documents, and resolved all Requests for
Proposals (RFP) and Requests for Information (RFI). Also accountable for discrepancies between the
Contract and the Design Guides.
Engineering of SBInet Space (Nortel)
Developed the electrical and infrastructure requirements for new SBInet Space in Border Patrol Stations, the area
where electronic surveillance information is collected and handled.
Developed and presented a winning proposal to CBP HQ in Washington D.C for the Electrical and
Infrastructure Requirements of the new SBInet Space. Proposal was adopted and utilized as the electrical
and infrastructure requirements for the SBInet Space.
Provided project management and engineering expertise to Tactical Infrastructure Projects in the Tucson
Arizona Sector. Projects include the installation of the following along the U.S. Southern Border: U.S.
Southern Border Fence, Vehicle Barriers, and Border Patrol Agents High Speed Aggregate Roads.
Power Systems Engineer, 2004-07
Lockheed Martin, Washington, DC
Provided detailed Electrical Engineering technical expertise on Electrical Power Systems’ Design, Failure Modes,
Operation, Electric Components Integration, and Electric Troubleshooting to develop and maintain the various
National Air Space (NAS) Electrical Power Systems.
Member of the Critical Power Distribution System (CPDS), Team designed the CPDS basic system.
Provided lightning and grounding protection expertise for FAA Facilities, conducted site surveys, developed
the Scope of Work and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) for electrical projects. Obtained
project funding, oversaw the programs, facilitated training, and provided overall project and budget
management.
Troubleshot FAA facilities Electrical Power Systems nationwide to identify problems and make
recommendations to expedite resolutions. Required extensive travel and accelerated decision making.
Updated FAA Orders and FAA Specifications; developed specifications, orders, standards, and handbooks,
and implemented Best Practices.
Systems Engineer, 2003-04
Lockheed Martin, Des Plaines, Illinois
Identified the administrative and physical findings of facilities, and implemented strategic planning and resources to
resolve the findings and accredit the facilities.
Scheduled projects and tracked each project’s status using MS Project. Approved Site Survey Reports, and
the project scope for physical findings.
Worked alongside Facility Managers to resolve administrative findings. Develop engineering cost estimates,
and conducted site visits to approve project’s completion and accredit facilities.
3. Larry D. Johnson
Los Angeles, CA 90056
Cell: 310.213.0183
E-mail: LarryDJohnsonSr@gmail.com
Linkedin: www.Linkedin.com/in/LarryDJohnsonSr
Electrical Projects Engineer, 2000-01
Indiana University & Purdue University, Indianapolis, Indiana
Managed the electrical distribution system, utilities projects, and utility systems’ emergencies for a campus with
hospitals, medical and engineering schools.
Supported utilities, maintenance and construction departments with problem solving, analytical thinking, and
engineering competence. Developed and performed electrical utility maintenance programs and energy
management.
Self Employed, Financial Planner, NASD, St. Louis, Missouri & Indianapolis, Indiana, 1997-03
Senior Engineer + Plant Electrical Engineer, Power
Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, Illinois, 1993-97
Managed the electrical distribution system, engineering projects, and electrical system emergencies at three plant
sites and the Corporate Headquarters.
Maintained planning, budgeting, and documents for the electrical distribution system’s five year Capital
Projects long range plan, annual capital projects budget, and annual maintenance budget.
Project Manager and Plant Electrical Engineer for the Corporate Headquarters Main Substation electrical
equipment upgrade project which increased the plant site’s capacity from 33 MVA to 50 MVA. Developed and
wrote the project scope, time line, and cost control. Managed plant site operations during the project.
Electrical Engineer, Project Services
Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1992-93
Promoted to Project Manager and Project Electrical Engineer for projects greater than $100,000.
Development of projects and scopes, team-building, organization, and oversight. Generated cost estimations and
approved budgets. Managed total project delivery, including contractor selection and cost control.
Electrical Engineer, Plant Electrical Engineer
Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1989-92
Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the plant site’s electrical distribution system, and managing engineering
projects.
Provided a variety of services including: energy management, project engineer and EE consultant. Performed
preventive and routine maintenance of electrical equipment, hazardous location classification of areas,
telecommunications structured wiring; and National Electric Code interpretation and enforcement.
Performance Excellence Task Team Member, whose objective was to determine why structured wiring projects were
exceeding their budgets. Identified problems and developed counter measures and methods to measure the counter
measures success, and implemented the counter measures.
Facilitated electrical safety and FDA “Good Manufacturing Practices” courses.
Education
B.S. Electrical Engineering - University of Illinois, Champaign - Urbana
Professional Development and Continuing Education
IEEE Membership
Attended 1991, 1993-96 IEEE-PCIC
Industry Applications Society - Petroleum and Chemical Industry Technical Conference
Industrial Applications - Society Member
Power Engineering - Society Member
IEEE Continuing Education Seminar/Tutorials
Completed 11 IEEE Continuing Education Courses, including the IEEE Color Book Series
University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering Seminars
Completed six University of Wisconsin Continuing Education courses
Other Technical Seminars
Completed nine technical courses and 18 formal business courses