Cory Herman
Engineering
Hensler
Summary
Dynamic Professional Engineer (PE) with over 20 years of experience leading complex infrastructure projects in the electric utility sector. Proven success managing multi-million-dollar capital programs, building trusted relationships with utility CEOs, regulators, and congressional staff, and delivering results in technical, financial, and strategic arenas. Adept in grid security, project finance, and regulatory navigation. Ready to leverage technical expertise and client-facing experience to drive market growth, secure new partnerships, and lead cross-functional teams in delivering innovative energy solutions.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2000
2000
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Branch Chief, Grid Security Division
Rural Utilities Service
01.2025 - Current
- Lead strategic funding programs for rural electric grid modernization, including High Energy Cost Grants and Grid Security Loans.
- Advise federal leadership and external partners on regulatory compliance, program improvements, and emerging energy priorities.
- Facilitate funding strategies with utility leaders to advance secure, resilient infrastructure.
- Oversaw branch-wide communication strategies using Excel and Microsoft Project to align teams and external clients on funding progress.
General Field Representative
Rural Utilities Service
01.2014 - 01.2024
- Built strong relationships with utility CEOs, CFOs, board members, and elected officials to support capital infrastructure funding.
- Oversaw technical and financial review of projects valued at $XX million+, including substations and transmission assets.
- Provided detailed reports and funding summaries via Excel to support transparency and federal approval processes.
- Coordinated stakeholder communications using Excel-based project trackers and milestone logs.
Supervisory Field Engineer
Western Area Power Administration
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Led design and construction of high-voltage infrastructure projects including substations, transmission lines, and telecom facilities.
- Managed multi-disciplinary teams and ensured timely project delivery using Microsoft Project and Excel dashboards.
- Developed critical path schedules and safety protocols as part of the agency-wide construction safety committee.
- Streamlined communications across stakeholders with Excel-based tracking systems for updates and quality control.
Civil Engineer
Bureau of Reclamation
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Performed field and office engineering for dam and hydroelectric power plant construction.
- Prepared scopes, estimates, and schedules while coordinating among designers, facility managers, and outage coordinators.
- Led specification reviews, pre-bid technical, and pre-job safety meetings.
Construction Supervisor/Instructor Team Leader
U.S. Army Reserve
01.1995 - 01.2008
- Served as team leader and course manager for technical engineering and construction programs.
- Selected as expert to rewrite Army’s Technical Engineering Course.
- Frequently chosen to instruct and lead during accreditation reviews.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
North Dakota State University
Skills
- Power Market Strategy & Growth
- Substation & Transmission Engineering
- Client Relationship Development
- Capital Project Financing
Certification
Professional Engineer (PE)
Timeline
Branch Chief, Grid Security Division
Rural Utilities Service
01.2025 - Current
General Field Representative
Rural Utilities Service
01.2014 - 01.2024
Supervisory Field Engineer
Western Area Power Administration
01.2008 - 01.2014
Civil Engineer
Bureau of Reclamation
01.2001 - 01.2008
Construction Supervisor/Instructor Team Leader
U.S. Army Reserve
01.1995 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
North Dakota State University
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