1. Project Engineer, AGE Biomass CHP Project, Albany, GA, DCO Energy – Lead engineer for electrical
studies, including load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, motor starting, and arc flash, for
a new 50 MW combined heat and power facility. Detailed analysis of all facility electrical systems from
the incoming utility to medium and low voltage distribution using SKM Power Tools. Extensive protection
coordination for all devices including the 115 kV transmission line, GSU transformer, 13.8 kV switchgear,
multiple distribution transformers, 4160 V and 480 V switchgear, and numerous 480 V motor control
centers. The transmission line primary and secondary protection consisted of SEL 311L and GE L90 relays,
respectively, with transfer tripping keyed for breaker failure of the 115 kV circuit breaker at the GSU
Substation. The GSU transformer was protected with redundant differential and overcurrent relays. A
project challenge was evaluating the electrical system for numerous system configurations and operating
conditions. Load flow was evaluated for several SKM scenarios until a balance was struck between voltage
drop during motor starting under heavy loads and voltage rise under lightly loaded plant conditions. Lead
engineer for the creation of substation plan and elevation, bills of material, grounding, conduit, and other
similar drawings for the interconnecting GSU Substation. Lead engineer for the creation of plan & profile
drawings, pole top details, sag‐tension charts, and other construction details of a new 115 kV transmission
line (1100 LF of 397.5 ACSR) to interconnect the new generation facility to the utility substation.
Project Engineer, NMWSS Substation and Metering Station, Bakersfield, CA, LINN Energy, LLC – Lead
engineer for a new load‐only substation that included two (2) 115 kV circuit breakers feeding two (2)
15/17 MVA power transformers. Each transformer feeds a medium voltage main and transfer bus with
three (3) distribution feeders. The design includes provisions for future expansion. A metering station
located several miles upstream of the substation provided the point of interconnection with the local
utility. The scope of work included the development of the project single line diagrams, relay panel front
views and bills of material, AC and DC schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnects, and cable & conduit
schedules for both the metering station and the substation. Using SKM Power Tools, I modeled the
metering station, the substation, and the interconnecting transmission line, evaluated load flow and short
circuit, performed protective device coordination, and provided all protective relay settings. Primary and
secondary protection of the 115 kV transmission line between the two stations consisted of SEL 311L
differential relaying and SEL 351S overcurrent relaying, respectively. A project challenge was retrofitting
the relaying for local generation that was proposed after the project was well under construction. Since
the substation design and relaying schemes as originally designed did not address local generation,
changes to the relays, protection functions, and control wiring were required to prevent back feeding the
local utility. Additionally, I provided grounding grid studies for both stations in accordance with IEEE Std.
80.
Project Engineer, Brandywine Cogeneration Facility, Brandywine, MD, NAES – The NAES
Brandywine Cogeneration Facility is a combined cycle generating facility with a capacity of 230 MW. The
Facility is located southeast of Washington, DC, and is connected to PEPCO’s 230 kV transmission
system. The unit was identified by the PJM Regional Transmission Organization as a potential Black Start
generating unit due to its location and capabilities. I performed a comprehensive electrical system study
of the entire facility, from the incoming 230 kV transmission line down to the 480 V level. The system
study included load flow, short circuit, protective device evaluation/coordination, and arc flash
evaluation. In addition to documenting existing conditions, the study evaluated the impact of the 4000
kW diesel generator to the electrical system. A transient motor starting analysis was performed to
determine the starting capability of the diesel generator on the Combustion Turbine starting
motor. ASSET Engineering retrofitted the existing 5 kV switchgear, which was the point of interconnection

2. for the new diesel generator, with a new vacuum circuit breaker, protective relay, current transformers,
and similar components. I specified components, modified schematics, and procured and installed
material with its electrical subcontractor. ASSET Engineering also upgraded the 230 kV transmission line
relaying at PEPCO’s request. Existing single‐function, solid state relays were replaced with multi‐function,
microprocessor relays, specifically GE L90 and SEL‐311L devices. Working with PEPCO, I modified existing
AC & DC schematics, procured the line relays and other panel material, and retrofitted the existing panels
with an electrical subcontractor. A project challenge was troubleshooting during testing and startup. All
physical work was performed during a planned outage for routine plant maintenance, during which time
a large number of mechanical and electrical systems were maintained and tested. ASSET Engineering was
instrumental in driving testing and startup to completion, including assisting Facility personnel in
troubleshooting components outside of ASSET’s scope.
Project Engineer, Ingleside Ethylene, Markham, TX, CB&I / Powell Electrical Systems – Lead engineer for
device coordination and arc flash evaluation for medium and low voltage switchgear and MCC lineups
associated with a new ethylene storage facility. Device settings were provided in detailed tabular format
for Customer programming. A project challenge was maintaining coordination while trying to lower arc
flash energy levels to meet the Customer’s requirements. Another project challenge was trying to
coordinate protective relays and 480 V switchgear breakers so that lockout relays operated properly.