Colin Finnegan
Summary
Driven, detail oriented Transmission Line Design Engineer with a proven track record, excelling in client relationship building and leading high-voltage projects up to 345kV. Expert in PLS-CADD and AutoCAD, with exceptional technical reporting skills, ensuring project success and increased grid capacity through innovative design and analysis.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Transmission Line Design Engineer
Enercon Services, Inc.
06.2022 - Current
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Led several projects ranging from 5-345kV as lead engineer in charge of design, drawing creation and material specification
- Utilized industry and utility standards to develop project design criteria
- Drafted assembly and detail drawings for construction
- Designed and analyzed transmission lines ranging from 69 - 345kV, including new construction, re-built and as-built lines
- Worked on DOE projects to analyze distribution systems utilizing PLS-Cadd
- Designed and analyzed drilled pier foundations using MFAD
- Collaborated effectively and efficiently with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure design feasibility
Distribution Engineer
Enercon Services, Inc.
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Designed and analyzed overhead distribution lines focusing on increased grid capacity and resiliency
- Led an 8-mile feeder relocation project including new overhead and underground facilities tying together feeders of different voltages
- Supported construction efforts performing walkdowns and weekly meetings with external stakeholders
- Collaborated with senior engineers to deploy SCADA devices creating sectionalizing zones
- Assisted with quality control checks and mentoring and guiding new hires
- Created design aids to increase internal productivity and accuracy
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.2020
Skills
- PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole
- AutoCAD
- MFAD
- PoleForeman
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Technical reporting
- Engineering Documentation
Timeline
Transmission Line Design Engineer
Enercon Services, Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Distribution Engineer
Enercon Services, Inc.
06.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Auburn University
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