Demarco Ragland
Nottingham,USA
Summary
Experienced Utility Designer specializing in electric distribution design, committed to delivering safe and efficient infrastructure through high-quality, construction-ready solutions. Skilled in technical design, communication, and problem-solving, contributing effectively to project success and organizational growth.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Designer
B & C Engineering
Baltimore, MD
07.2024 - Current
- Develop detailed electric distribution designs for transformer replacements, cable replacement projects, service upgrades, and new business installations.
- Produce accurate, construction-ready drawings in accordance with PEPCO, BGE, and Exelon standards, engineering specifications, and client requirements.
- Support voltage conversion and system improvement programs focused on improving system reliability, capacity, and operational performance.
- Review existing utility infrastructure, records, and field information to develop practical and constructible design solutions.
- Coordinate with engineers, project managers, field personnel, and other stakeholders to identify and resolve design conflicts before construction.
- Review pole loading requirements and assist in identifying solutions for overloaded, damaged, or replacement structures.
- Perform design quality assurance reviews to verify accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with applicable utility standards.
- Interpret utility records, GIS data, engineering specifications, and field information to support design development.
- Manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines, maintaining quality, and communicating project status.
- Identify potential construction challenges during the design phase and collaborate with project teams to develop effective solutions.
- Maintain organized project documentation and ensure design packages are completed in accordance with established processes.
- Apply knowledge gained from field utility experience to improve the practicality and constructability of engineering designs.
Contract Utility Designer
Century Engineering
Baltimore, MD
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed underground electric distribution layouts and design modifications using MicroStation, ArcGIS, and GIS applications.
- Supported cable replacement programs, service upgrades, system improvement projects, and other electric distribution initiatives.
- Utilized ArcGIS, utility records, field information, and engineering documentation to develop accurate and constructible designs.
- Interpreted existing utility infrastructure and distribution system information to support design decisions.
- Prepared and modified engineering drawings while maintaining compliance with company and client standards.
- Reviewed design packages for accuracy, completeness, and consistency prior to project submission.
- Collaborated with engineers, project managers, designers, and field personnel to resolve design issues and support project execution.
- Assisted in identifying conflicts between existing facilities and proposed utility installations.
- Managed multiple assignments while prioritizing deadlines and maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Developed practical design solutions based on field conditions, utility records, and engineering requirements.
Utility Locator
UtiliQuest
Baltimore, MD
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Located and accurately marked underground electric, gas, telecommunications, and other utility facilities in accordance with damage prevention requirements.
- Interpreted utility maps, ArcGIS records, construction drawings, and available utility documentation to identify underground infrastructure.
- Operated electronic utility locating equipment to identify and trace underground facilities.
- Provided field information to contractors, engineers, and construction personnel to support safe excavation and utility installation activities.
- Identified potential conflicts and communicated field conditions that could affect construction activities.
- Maintained accurate field documentation and followed established procedures for utility locating and marking.
- Performed work in accordance with company safety procedures, damage prevention practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Developed valuable field knowledge of utility infrastructure that transitioned directly into electric distribution design responsibilities.
Utility Worker
RAMS
Baltimore, MD
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted utility pole inspections and documented asset conditions to support electric system reliability and maintenance programs.
- Assisted with pole loading assessments and infrastructure evaluations.
- Inspected utility assets and documented field conditions for engineering and asset management purposes.
- Supported utility asset management initiatives through accurate field data collection and documentation.
- Identified infrastructure conditions requiring maintenance, replacement, or further engineering evaluation.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety procedures while performing field inspections and utility-related activities.
- Developed hands-on knowledge of utility poles, distribution infrastructure, and field conditions that provided a strong foundation for a career in utility engineering.
Education
Undergraduate coursework - Biology
Morgan State University
08.2019 - 05.2022
Skills
- Electric Distribution Design
- Underground Distribution Design
- Transformer Replacement Programs
- Cable Replacement Programs
- Voltage Conversion Programs
- Service Upgrades
- New Business Installations
- Pole Loading Analysis
- Utility Infrastructure
- Construction Coordination
- Quality Assurance & Design Review
- Project Documentation
- Utility Standards Compliance
- Engineering Documentation
- Field Data Collection
- MicroStation
- AutoCAD
- ArcGIS
- GIS Applications
- Microsoft Office Suite
- PEPCO Standards
- BGE Standards
- Exelon Standards
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Communication
- Time Management
- Safety Compliance
- Field Operations
Timeline
Utility Designer
B & C Engineering
07.2024 - Current
Contract Utility Designer
Century Engineering
05.2023 - 07.2024
Utility Locator
UtiliQuest
02.2023 - 05.2023
Utility Worker
RAMS
07.2022 - 12.2022
Undergraduate coursework - Biology
Morgan State University
08.2019 - 05.2022