Education:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | Montana State University

Experience:
Transmission Line Designer/Project Engineer with over eight years of experience in the power industry, responsible for completion and oversight of all tasks related to the design of transmission line projects and the facilitation of their construction. Assists the project manager in maintaining scope, schedule, and budget, as well as training junior and new engineers in the processes and procedures of designing transmission lines. Transmission experience includes project engineer and design roles for projects from 69kV to 230kV.

Experience ranges from existing asset rebuilds, to greenfield design, to relocation projects throughout Washington, Oregon, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota service areas. Has expertise in wood, laminated wood, and tubular steel designs for single and double circuit lines in rural and urban areas. Core competencies encompass:

• Project Development Routing Analysis
• Right-of-Way Analysis
• Outage Planning
• Comprehensive T&D Design & Analysis
• Project Management Assistance
• Quality Assurance & Quality Management
• Military Leadership Experience

 
Affiliations and Honors:

• Montana Army National Guard (14 Years Time-in-Service) | CH-47D/F Helicopter Pilot
• FAA Rotary Wing Commercial Instrument Rating – BV-234
• U.S. Government Secret Clearance

 

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