Bradford Smith
La Grange,KY
Summary
Dedicated Solar and Lighting Project Manager with several years of experience specializing in energy conservation measures and project management. Proven track record in delivering high-quality projects on time, leveraging skills in AutoCAD/AGi and attention to detail. Communicative and results-oriented professional that collaborates well with others. team player. Adept at collaborating with clients to maximize ROI while ensuring optimal performance and safety in energy solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Solar&Lighting Project Manager
CMTA Energy Solutions
Louisville, KY
08.2020 - Current
- Work on the entire life cycle for solar and lighting guaranteed energy savings contract projects
- Audit electrical infrastructure to determine on-site voltage and amperage in order to design an adequate photovoltaic system
- Audit existing lighting within commercial buildings such as K-12 education, higher education and government buildings
- Collaborate with clients on design scope and ROI options based on utility rates and building usage
- Research utility interconnection requirements to design a photovoltaic system that meets local NEC requirement
- Design lighting drawings in AGi and AutoCAD to determine necessary light levels based on IES requirements
- Create a set of solar drawings in AutoCAD that includes designing the single line diagram, PV layout, conduit runs and staging plans for the labor contractor to install a viable system
- Collaborate with vendors and contractors to ensure projects are finished in a timely effective manner
- Provide operations and maintenance well after the project is complete to ensure safety and optimal performance for the client
Sales Application Engineer
SitelogiQ
Nashville, TN
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Audit existing lighting within commercial buildings such as healthcare, education and hospitality with the use of Snapcount
- Work with clients to help design a lighting retrofit that includes converting existing lighting to LED through ROI analysis
- Prepare ROI analysis and proposals using Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam
- Design lighting drawings using AGi32 to determine appropriate foot candles for security purposes based off client's needs
- Work with lighting vendors and electrical contractors to ensure projects are finished in a timely efficient manner
- Design lighting for new construction buildings based off price and utilization for the customer
Quality Assurance Engineer
Hitachi Automotive Systems
Harrodsburg, KY
12.2016 - 02.2018
- Inspected and Investigated returned materials to ensure quality trust between supplier and customer
- Generated and maintained customer reports that documented new and recurring defects in service parts
- Performed quality audit checks for on the line production of service parts to help maintain safety and proper processing
- Developed tools used to identify root cause analysis of complex integrated circuits
- Worked directly with engineering professionals at global automotive manufacturers to resolve complex issues and increase quality and performance
- Established methods ensure exceptional quality of all products within the production of electronic automotive components
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering & Minor in Mathematics
University of Kentucky
12-2016
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Project Management
- Solar System Design
- Electrical Auditing
- Lighting Design
- ROI Analysis
- Utility Interconnection
- Mentorgraphic- Capital Harness
- Honeywell Screen Builder for CMC
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc)
- Matlab/Simulink & Simulink Realtime
- Python
- PQL
- C# Programming
- ADvantageVI
- Logic Design
- PSpice
- Rational DOORs
- CanAlyzer
- Automotive Communication Systems
- SEM & CSAM Analysis
- Microprocessor Programming Tools
- Microsoft SQL
- Visual Basic
- Snapcount
- AGi32
Timeline
Solar&Lighting Project Manager
CMTA Energy Solutions
08.2020 - Current
Sales Application Engineer
SitelogiQ
05.2018 - 07.2020
Quality Assurance Engineer
Hitachi Automotive Systems
12.2016 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering & Minor in Mathematics
University of Kentucky