David Jimenez, E.I.T
El Paso,TX
Summary
Electrical engineer with 8+ years of experience in the industry. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso, an Engineer-in-Training certification from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, and is currently working towards PE licensure.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Custom Order Engineer
Eaton
El Paso, United States
01.2024 - Current
- Designed UL 891-compliant switchboards for data center applications, ensuring adherence to industry standards and project-specific requirements through precise customer approval packages.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, sales, and customers, to deliver custom switchboard solutions aligned with technical and operational goals.
- Created and managed Master Submittals, incorporating detailed electrical diagrams and bills of materials, while analyzing technical specs to ensure customized, project-aligned outcomes.
- Led the implementation of AutoCAD Electrical to produce smart schematics and point-to-point diagrams, boosting manufacturing efficiency with accurate wire labels, connection lists, and device layouts.
Staff Distribution Systems Engineer
El Paso Electric Company
El Paso, United States
11.2023 - 12.2023
Distribution Systems Engineer
El Paso Electric Company
El Paso, United States
08.2020 - 11.2023
- Conduct short-circuit and protective device coordination studies, developing precise overcurrent protection settings for breakers, reclosers, and fuses, using ETAP for system modeling and analysis.
- Perform hands-on testing and verification of recloser overcurrent protection settings using the ARCO400 OMICRON Test Set, ensuring field accuracy and alignment with coordination study results.
- Perform power flow studies to support voltage regulation, load balancing, and power factor correction, enhancing system efficiency and reliability through ETAP-based simulations.
- Monitor transformer and feeder loading across multiple substations, ensuring optimal load distribution, and preventing overload conditions.
- Develop and implement switching procedures for transferring load between feeders and substations, maintaining system stability, and minimizing service interruptions.
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints by analyzing system performance, and identifying targeted infrastructure improvements.
- Ensure compliance with voltage regulation standards across the distribution network.
- Support distribution dispatch during outages by providing real-time input for effective and timely power restoration.
- Oversee Service Betterment Capital Projects in the assigned area, managing scope, budgeting, design, and on-time execution annually.
- Contribute to short-term and 10-year distribution system planning, developing strategic recommendations based on field data, operational trends, and system needs.
Power Services Representative
Schneider Electric
Albuquerque, NM
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Performed start-up, commissioning, and functional testing of low and medium voltage (LV/MV) switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, and transformers in critical infrastructure environments, particularly data centers.
- Supported Level 3 (L3), Level 4 (L4), and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) in collaboration with commissioning teams, ensuring all systems met design, safety, and operational standards.
- Conducted detailed field testing procedures, including primary and secondary current injection, Transformer Turns Ratio (TTR) testing, insulation resistance testing (Megger), and Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeter (DLRO) measurements.
- Configured, tested, and integrated Modbus Ethernet communication systems for MasterPact NT/NW circuit breakers, including IFE/IFM interfaces, I/O modules, and gateways, ensuring full communication capability and system monitoring.
- Performed Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and conducted electrical controls troubleshooting for LV/MV systems, addressing issues in both power and control circuits.
- Delivered preventive and corrective maintenance on Schneider Electric distribution equipment to ensure system reliability, uptime, and code compliance.
- Provided on-site warranty support, diagnosing and replacing defective components, such as trip units, circuit breakers, relays, and control modules.
- Executed retrofit and upgrade projects for switchboards and switchgear, replacing obsolete breakers with modern MasterPact solutions, and integrating digital communication modules to extend equipment lifespan and enable remote monitoring.
- Interfaced directly with clients, project managers, and engineering teams to document field activities, report findings, and support long-term operational performance.
Quality Technician II
Schneider Electric
El Paso, Area
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Performed a variety of electrical tests, including Ground Faults, Hi-Potential, Zone Selective Interlocking (ZSI), Modified Differential Ground Fault, High Resistance Ground Fault, and Modbus Ethernet Communications Systems on electrical low voltage Switchgear and Switchboards.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment, meeting daily production and quality goals, and solving issues as needed.
- Recorded errors and provided feedback for improvements in the gain seeker database.
Wiring Tech
Schneider Electric
El Paso, Area
05.2016 - 03.2017
- Demonstrated expertise in wiring electrical control panels, power transformers, Ground Fault devices, communication devices, and circuit breakers.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
The University of Texas at El Paso
Skills
- Short-circuit analysis
- Protective device coordination
- Power flow studies
- AutoCAD Electrical
- ETAP simulations
- Power system analysis
Certification
- IEEE - Specialization Program in Low Voltage Electrical Installation Design I, Credential ID:0003849
- GREENER Electric - Curso de Especializacion en Armonicos y Compensacion Reactiva con ETAP
- Engineer In Training, Credential ID: 74892
Languages
- English, Full Professional
- Spanish, Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Custom Order Engineer
Eaton
01.2024 - Current
Staff Distribution Systems Engineer
El Paso Electric Company
11.2023 - 12.2023
Distribution Systems Engineer
El Paso Electric Company
08.2020 - 11.2023
Power Services Representative
Schneider Electric
06.2018 - 07.2020
Quality Technician II
Schneider Electric
03.2017 - 06.2018
Wiring Tech
Schneider Electric
05.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor's degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
The University of Texas at El Paso
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