Jeffrey Brown
Gardner,KS
Summary
Skilled Electrical Design Engineer with significant experience in power systems, circuit design, and project management. Possess strong problem-solving capabilities, and adept at utilizing CAD software for complex electrical designs. Contributed to the successful completion of multiple projects by ensuring compliance with industry standards, and optimizing design efficiency.
Driven professional offering experience and extensive knowledge in power systems analysis, operations, protection, and controls. Strong technical and systematic aptitude, with first-class talents for analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data. Focus on accuracy and self-monitoring to prevent or correct issues swiftly for ideal project outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
USD 231
Gardner, KS
08.2023 - Current
- Supported classroom teachers in creating a positive learning environment for all students.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students with disabilities, helping them learn basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Monitored student needs and supported mobility-restricted students.
- Supervised field trips for special education classes ensuring safety at all times while providing educational opportunities outside the regular classroom setting.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to create differentiated assignments that addressed the varied abilities of all learners.
- Maintained attendance records and documented class activity.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
Signal Designer
Gannett Fleming
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - 07.2021
- AutoCADD for a project in Miami Florida
- Developed and modified Auto-CADD files for a double track project for TRI Rail in Miami, Florida
- Designed End of Sidings and crossovers for (SCRRA) Southern California Regional Rail Authority
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) Commissioned transit rail cars for readiness on the PTC network for safety
- Program management for rail car commissioning (NICTD) Excel charts for budget and commissioning
Signal Designer (PTC)
Canadian National Railroad
Gary, IN
03.2017 - 11.2019
- Designed and upgraded control points, intermediates, repeaters and crossings for PTC readiness and always checked for safety of equipment and design standards
- State estimates for crossings, designed installation of crossing equipment which includes XP4, GCP 3000-4000, SSCCIV, WSDMM, DAU, Digi and S40 gate upgrades
- Completed as Installs from field markup and surveys comparing markups to equipment at the location
- Worked with Supervisors to help finish the projects and stay on target for the goal of CN
- Worked with contractors to help CN finish our workload in a timely manner
- Worked with co-workers to accomplish our goals as soon as possible and correctly
Electrical Estimator
Westside Electric
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Estimated Equipment for many jobs that included equipment from Solar Panel Wiring, motors, generators and conduit
- Worked with senior estimator to do takeoffs of plans that included light fixtures, Gear (Panels, disconnects and other mechanical/electrical equipment), wiring, conduit and motors/generators
- Worked with the General Contractor to make sure the equipment on the plans is what the owner wanted/needed
- Sent estimates out to vendors to find the best price for the material that was needed for the job
Signal Designer I
Xorail
07.2013 - 11.2015
- Designed over 100 locations and hundreds of miles of track circuits containing various types of equipment at each location
- Worked with the Project Manager to design new track route for CSX freight
- Designed new track circuits going from dark territory to coded track
- Worked with Project Managers for an accurate scope of work for the job
- Spoke with the construction team in the field to identify the appropriate material for the scope of work
- Worked with equipment programmers to achieve proper operation of equipment at final project completion
Electronic Warfare Technician
United States Navy, USS Roosevelt DDG-80
Mayport, United States
07.2001 - 07.2006
- Signal dissemination expert
- Worked in a fast pace environment where information was relayed to the Tactical Actions Officer to evaluate threats to the ship and battle group
- Ship wide work center supervisor for the Passive Countermeasure system (PCMS)
- Oversaw and supervised all ship maintenance and inspection of the program
- Managed a $500,000 yearly budget
- Ordered all material for the program
- Kept inventory of all material and equipment involved in the program
- Awarded PCMS ship of the year for the Atlantic fleet, which was comprised of over 40 ships
- Award was calculated by maintenance, inventory and technical inspections that were required
- Responsible for all damage control equipment belonging to our work center
- Managed the maintenance and safety of the equipment
- Electrically and mechanically maintained all equipment owned by work center, which included computers, antennas, chaff launchers and ammunition lockers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management (ACCE)
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL05.2010
Associates in Arts -
Florida Community College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Fl05.2008
Skills
- AutoCAD design
- Control systems design
- Electrical estimation
- Signal design
- Project management
- Safety compliance
- Technical documentation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Electrical measurements
- Hardware design
- Digital systems
- Construction cost estimates
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
Certification
- 10 Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health
- 1 Year On Track Safety Certification
- 2 Year United States Operating Rules Certification
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
USD 231
08.2023 - Current
Signal Designer
Gannett Fleming
01.2020 - 07.2021
Signal Designer (PTC)
Canadian National Railroad
03.2017 - 11.2019
Electrical Estimator
Westside Electric
04.2016 - 03.2017
Signal Designer I
Xorail
07.2013 - 11.2015
Electronic Warfare Technician
United States Navy, USS Roosevelt DDG-80
07.2001 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management (ACCE)
University of North Florida
Associates in Arts -
Florida Community College At Jacksonville