Alexander Richards
Miami,FL
Summary
A moldable Electrical Engineering Major with experience in Interconnection and assisting with project development in the Renewable Energy sector. Leading the analysis of greenfield land opportunities from a project development and interconnection perspective and communication with consultants and ISO representatives. Eager to use known and new skills to further learn and improve the renewable energy sector and learn from knowledgeable mentors in the space.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Technology Associate
Spearmint Energy
01.2025 - Current
- Aiding in company interconnection endeavors for major ISOs including MISO, SPP, PJM, ERCOT, and CAISO.
- Internal project analysis utilizing ISO study results and external tools such as Pearlstreet, Orennia, and Velocity Suites to determine Interconnection upgrades and allocations for project portfolios.
- Facilitated partnerships with external consultants in aiding to complete work in a timely manner.
- Assisting developer leads navigate strict interconnection timelines and deposit schedules.
- Lead interconnection assessment of potential greenfield sites in all ISO's including looking at substations, verifying bus numbers, injection and withdrawal capacity.
Technology Team Intern
Spearmint Energy
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Interpreted utility scale battery data to form ideas about future battery technology trends.
- Presented framework for future projects.
- Developed technical drawings based on data sheets for site layouts.
Resident Assistant
University of West Florida Housing and Residence Life
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Work at the front desk, to ensure a helpful and welcoming environment for residents.
- Conducting building checks to ensure residents' safety and policy compliance.
- Offering academic support and assistance to residents while addressing their needs.
- Handling a wide range of emergencies and after-hours calls for lockouts, suspicious persons, critical maintenance issues and personal support.
- Create informative bulletin boards and organize community-strengthening programs.
Mechanics Assistant / Shop Hand
Sloan's Automotive
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted with brake jobs, alignments, and routine maintenance tasks.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment within the shop.
- Managed inventory by restocking oil filters and other supplies.
- Handled supply orders and maintained accurate records of inventory needs.
- Assisted mechanics with various tasks to meet tight deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
University of West Florida
Pensacola, Florida12-2024
Skills
- Willingness to learn and be taught
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Intuitive
- Autodesk Inventor 2017
- Out of The Box Tinker
- Pearlstreet
- Orennia
- Velocity Suites
- Ambition to understand how and why things work
Timeline
Project Technology Associate
Spearmint Energy
01.2025 - Current
Technology Team Intern
Spearmint Energy
06.2024 - 08.2024
Resident Assistant
University of West Florida Housing and Residence Life
08.2021 - 05.2024
Mechanics Assistant / Shop Hand
Sloan's Automotive
08.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
University of West Florida