Denton, Texas, United States
Employed in the Energy Efficiency industry, with a focus on Solar PV, since 2008 I have moved from installation, to sales, then to Design and Engineering. I have been on the operations side of the solar trade since 2010 and have grown to absolutely love it. Having spent 2006-2008 in the HVAC industry, moving over to another category of a building's envelope was effortless. I currently run the engineering department for the solar company that I work for. I also teach a couple of classes per semester at NCTC for the drafting program. I am an extremely confident individual who relishes learning new things and wants to help my company grow.
Educating students on performing performance analysis on renewable energy projects Bringing industry knowledge and experience to the classroom for better understanding of realistic challenges students will face in the energy industry
Review technical documentation related to design, cost, and schedule impact, e.g. site studies, reports, permit submissions, equipment reports, and any others required Identify, track, and report all potential site red flags, construction and design risks Structural design, drafting, and analysis performed for structures made of concrete, steel, etc. Designed structures using IBC, ASCE 7, AISC Steel Construction Manual, etc., as applicable. Coordinated with clients, sub-contractors, vendors, and internal teams to align and create successful construction documents and solutions. Drafted and Produced all levels of structural drawings for owner review, permitting, and construction.
Review technical documentation related to design, cost, and schedule impact, e.g. site studies, reports, permit submissions, equipment reports, and any others required Identify, track, and report all potential site red flags, construction and design risks, and equipment lead times Navigate and rectify all permitting obstacles with best practice solutions per company standards Write and track any engineering change notices during the design phase that affect schedule, cost, or equipment decisions Manage technical needs in all stages of development and design, including conceptual/advanced system design, tracking cost adjustments, customer requirements, code obligations, environmental impacts, and others Conduct site visits or in person owner meetings at different intervals of the project stage Coordinate needs for permitting and technical support during the construction phase Assist in the development and review of energy production models, project schedules, cost estimates, bill of materials, budgets, scopes of work, standards, and quotes Coordination of internal resources for subject matter expertise and project risk reduction Implementation and management of external resources, e.g. EORs, Geotechnical and Topographic Surveyors, suppliers, and any other required specialized professionals Build Scope of Work distributed to EORs for RFP process, design specifications, and deliverables Perform and distribute to leadership comparative analyses on RFPs received from EORs for decision-making and awarding Maintain continuous improvements in project designs, plans, processes, and product development Sustain high levels of communication across all internal and external parties for accurate collaboration and deliverables Manage, track, and respond to all technical RFIs from internal and external teams Assist with technical training to other team members and new hires
Head of all site design and site layout for projects ranging from 1.0 MWdc DG up to 180 MWdc utility scale Responsible for all value engineering analysis to recommend most cost-efficient operation in combination of both CapX and OpX Oversee and perform preliminary, IFP, and IFC engineering drawing sets Utilize Civil, Electrical, Alta Survey, and Hydrology plans for site development Run point on utility required studies with grid providers and 3rd party engineering firms Responsible for researching, understanding, and implementing requirements from ERCOT, National Grid, and local Co-Ops Created production estimation reports using PVSyst software for yield analysis, as well as Cut/Fill estimations with PVCase to limit grading requirements Read and comprehend equipment installation manuals with purpose of educating clients, engineers, and installers on pros and cons of equipment and material selection Train and teach new engineers on creating site design, engineering drawings, value engineering analysis, and software implementation Perform site visits with clients to showcase equipment with a goal of building and maintaining client relationships for a lasting partnership Create or code Excel, Smartsheets, and AutoCAD templates for use across multiple departments Project manage ongoing projects across the country including management and coordination of subcontractors through project completion Find, manage, and coordinate with logistics partners for delivery of piles and racking materials to all project sites Keep sales platforms up to date with financial and project forecasts and build out BOM lists with partnering companies for project fulfillment Attend trade shows to establish new relationships with developers, material providers, logistics firms, and certified installers Publish client driven professional presentations for technical overviews of mechanical equipment
Work in the pre-construction phase of prelim design layout and bidding for single axis tracking projects, as well as helping with Design and Engineering for plan sets.
Consultant for training, design and engineering, and commercial sales within the Solar industry.
Head of all Design and Engineering Transfer residential/commercial data from field surveys into site maps and detailed layouts for permit ready packages Build renderings and create shading studies for production calculation of solar projects Managed implementation practices of installation per code Train Site Assessors on process of site survey to gather data for input into designs Train New Project Engineers on creation and delivery of permit packages Design structural analysis of roof structures for structural engineer stamps Design 3-Line and 1-Line wire diagrams for electrical engineer stamps
Head of North Texas Design and Engineering Perform Site Surveys as needed, then transfer residential/commercial data from field into site maps and detailed layouts for permit ready packages Build Solar Designs on CAD that followed national or local Building and Electrical Codes Work hand in hand with Sales Consultants as well as Implementation team on best practices for each project to maintain profit margin Train and Manage new Site Assessors on process of site survey to gather data for input into designs Design structural analysis of roof structures for structural engineer stamps Design 3-Line and 1-Line wire diagrams for electrical engineer stamps