Ethan Dinh E.I.T.
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dedicated Transmission Line Engineer specializing in the development of underground transmission lines to meet changing system and customer demands. Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory compliance from working with varied clientele across the country ensures high-quality project delivery. Desiring a challenging role with room for career growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Transmission Engineer II
TRC Companies
Remote
11.2023 - Current
- Created ampacity studies for client use by developing multiple models and running simulations with CYME CYMCAP.
- Developed transmission line routing, including navigation and coordination with existing 3rd party utilities.
- Ascertained viability of new transmission lines by reviewing existing utilities and conducting ampacity studies.
- Developed transmission tower grounding designs to ensure safety of the area around the transmission tower.
- Created manufacturing drawing for riser pole structures, including equipment attachment locations.
- Developed and reviewed construction plans for client and construction use.
- Imported bend data from civil 3D to conduct pulling calculations for underground cables.
- Created subcontractor documents to coordinate on larger projects, including geotechnical, and survey.
- Aided in the creation of bid proposals, breaking down various tasks within different engineering stages and hours per task and role.
Underground Transmission Engineer
HBK Engineering
Chicago, IL
11.2021 - Current
- Investigated existing facilities to determine feasibility of multi-mile underground transmission lines
- Designed new underground transmission lines to provide power for new businesses
- Wrote proposals and techinical documents to summarize and highlight potential risks for construction and permitting
- Analyzed utility pole equipment and pole size to validate structure stability
- Determined wire span clearances and modified wire attachments when necessary
- Aided in training and onboarding of 3 engineers including initial QA on early projects
- Surveyed various parts of Chicago using specialized equipment to provide accurate basemaps for designs
- Examined utility poles to determine equipment to create "like for like" replacements
Stress and Design Engineer: MQ-25, VC-25B
The Boeing Company
Ridley Park, Pennsylvania
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Performed analysis on structures and supporting equipment to determine interface loads to determine design viability
- Coordinated with stress, design, manufacturing and electrical engineering teams to refine and develop product concepts
- Aided in training of 12 interns
- Researched codes to define parameters and scope of installations
- Developed new concepts in order to meet needs of client while adhering with preexisting guidelines
- Documented design process in order to provide easily accessible and relevant information to other teams
- Reviewed installations of coworkers in order to reduce rework and conflicts within early stages of product development
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA2019
Skills
- WinIGS
- CYME CYMCAP
- Polywater Pull-Planner
- AUTOCAD
- Civil 3D
- MicroStation
- Autodesk Revit
- Creo Parametric
Timeline
Underground Transmission Engineer II
TRC Companies
11.2023 - Current
Underground Transmission Engineer
HBK Engineering
11.2021 - Current
Stress and Design Engineer: MQ-25, VC-25B
The Boeing Company
06.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Drexel University