Ethan Fholer
Spring,TX
Summary
Registered Professional Engineer (License #124939) with 12 years of experience in the power delivery sector at multiple consulting firms. Specialized in the design of overhead transmission lines for various utilities, ranging from 21 kV to 500 kV. Skilled in traditional projects as well as EPC and Owner's Engineer roles. Well versed in the CCN application process with the Public Utility Commission of Texas and have the ability to provide expert witness testimony. Successful at leading project teams and managing department business financials and goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Project Engineer I.Department Manager
POWER Engineers, Inc.
Houston, Texas
06.2024 - Current
- Provided continued leadership for the Austin Overhead Transmission team
- Developed the 2025 Business Plan for the department
- Administered Mid and End of Year performance reviews for employees
- Guided employees through the WSP acquisition
- Secured work from two new clients for the department: Oncor and STEC
- Continued as the account lead for LCRA
- Engineer of Record / Project Lead for numerous projects with Brazos, STEC, and LCRA
- Technical Lead for two (2) large 345 kV greenfield, CCN projects for LCRA
- Served as an Expert Witness and assisted in the development of a CCN application for the STEC San Miguel - Howard Rd 345 kV Transmission Line project
Project Engineer II.Department Manager
POWER Engineers, Inc.
Austin And Houston, TX
12.2021 - 06.2024
- Managed the Austin Overhead Transmission group
- Developed the 2023 and 2024 Business Plans for the department
- Administered Mid and End of Year performance reviews for employees
- Participated as a Project Lead / Engineer of Record for a large volume of projects
- Expanded the department's client portfolio by establishing an Xcel Energy team in Austin
- Added the Houston office to the department and made several key hires to expand our presence in the region
- Served as the Department Manager for the Denver OH Transmission group from January 2023 - June 2024
Project Engineer I.Area Lead
POWER Engineers, Inc.
Austin, Texas
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided leadership and mentorship for the Austin OH Transmission group
- Developed the 2021 and 2022 Business Plans for the department
- Administered Mid and End of Year performance reviews for employees
- Lead office recruiting efforts and hired six (6) additional employees
- Continued to lead projects for several key regional clients
- Secured work from multiple clients and bolstered the department's project backlog
Project Engineer
POWER Engineers, Inc.
Austin, Texas
07.2016 - 06.2020
- Project Lead / Engineer of Record for three large greenfield, 138 kV CCN projects for LCRA
- Fostered and maintained excellent client relationships which has resulted in winning repeat business
- Presenter at 2019 PDFTE and 2020 PDDC
- Developed and participated in a PLS-CADD training program for LCRA
- Served in an Owner's Engineer role for AEP on several EPC projects
- Participated as a presenter for a PLS-CADD training program for AEP at their Tulsa office
Transmission Line Design Engineer
Dashiell Corporation
Austin, Texas
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Lead and assisted in the design of 10+ transmission line projects ranging in voltage from 21 kV to 500 kV
- Utilized various design codes including NESC, RUS, GO-95, and CEC
- Performed work on transmission projects located in Texas, California, Utah, Kansas, Indiana, and Canada
- Actively participated in the bidding process and design of various EPC projects
Transmission Line Design Engineer
POWER Engineers, Inc.
Fort Worth, Texas
06.2012 - 05.2015
- Assisted in the design and completion of 15+ transmission line projects ranging from 69 kV to 345 kV
- Reviewed technical drawings including structure fabrication, foundation, permit, and plan and profile drawings
- Communicated frequently with clients, vendors, and contractors as part of day-to-day project activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-2012
Skills
- Proficient in PLS software suite
- Foundation Design - FAD Tools
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- Bluebeam Revu
- ProjectWise
Timeline
Sr. Project Engineer I.Department Manager
POWER Engineers, Inc.
06.2024 - Current
Project Engineer II.Department Manager
POWER Engineers, Inc.
12.2021 - 06.2024
Project Engineer I.Area Lead
POWER Engineers, Inc.
06.2020 - 12.2021
Project Engineer
POWER Engineers, Inc.
07.2016 - 06.2020
Transmission Line Design Engineer
Dashiell Corporation
05.2015 - 06.2016
Transmission Line Design Engineer
POWER Engineers, Inc.
06.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Texas A&M University
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