Faida Watts
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Talented Engineer with 9 years of electric utility experience who takes responsibility for ongoing projects and new endeavor planning and provides deep technical knowledge and common-sense business acumen for initiatives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer III - Electric Transmission Systems Operating Center
Dominion Energy
Richmond, VA
04.2022 - Current
- Trained new employees on Dominion’s Electric Transmission system including SCADA and network modeling using E-terrasource database
- Conducted thorough and timely reviews of submitted projects, minimizing modeling errors and offering valuable feedback to engineers.
- Managed regular meetings with facility ratings group to maintain updated transmission lines, breakers, and transformers ratings through effective oral and written communication abilities
- Collected internal modeling changes from project managers for PJM quarterly model build and inputted data into PJM eDart system.
- Managed the tracking and modeling of forthcoming solar generations for Dominion Energy's EMS.
- Contributed in the hiring process by conducting thorough panel interviews with prospective engineers
EMS Engineer II, SOC Engineering - Electric Transmission Systems Operating Center
Dominion Energy
Richmond, VA
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Performed modeling of Dominion's Transmission System including SCADA modeling, network topology, equipment ratings and parameter impedances. Maintained operator displays to ensure accurate system monitoring.
- Effectively collaborated with multiple teams including engineering, operations, and field personnel as well as PJM to provide technical support in maintaining the Energy Management System (EMS) model.
- Collaborated on projects developing tools to enhance situational awareness for the operations control room
- Engaged in company-wide initiatives and industry associations to enhance system operations at Electric Transmission
- Maintained close communication with PJM year-round to identify and resolve any concerns related to models or ratings.
EMS Engineer I, SOC Engineering - Electric Transmission Systems Operating Center
Dominion Energy
Richmond, VA
01.2017 - 02.2022
- Demonstrated expertise in Electric Transmission by modeling new and updating existing substations through E-terrasource Database.
- Maintained effective communication with System Operation Center operators to address issues including problem resolution, alarm investigation, and updates to EMS Onelines and Mapboard.
- Regularly worked with Substation Engineering Data Communication Group and Relay Technicians to collaboratively update Remote Terminal Units (RTU) for telemetered points, guaranteeing accurate data transmission from the Field to the EMS.
- Demonstrated self-motivation by actively participating in professional development courses such as Distribution Surge Protection, Overcurrent Protection for Distribution Switch Gear, and Transformer Seminar.
- Demonstrated strong time management skills by effectively planning and organizing work assignments, while successfully handling multiple tasks.
Coordination Engineer (Contractor) - Distribution System Planning
Dominion Energy
Richmond, VA
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Applied codes, regulations, and practices to ensure proper protection of the distribution system while maximizing service reliability for our customers, regularly utilizing Synergee, WMIS, ArcFM GIS, and Aspen
- Collaborated with System Protection Engineering on first zone protection and coordination to determine appropriate protective device sizes and settings for ideal coordination between distribution protective devices to prevent cascading of power outages
- Performed ArcFlash studies to ensure PPE and device protection settings were aligned and provided ArcFlash data to customers
- Reviewed and provided cost effective and reliable recommendations for circuit protection and coordination on future underground projects
- Trained new engineer and interns in the Coordination group
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering -
Virginia Commonwealth University
05.2015
Skills
- E-terra Source
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Schematic reading
- Technical reporting
- System Troubleshooting
- Renewable energy
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Engineer III - Electric Transmission Systems Operating Center
Dominion Energy
04.2022 - Current
EMS Engineer II, SOC Engineering - Electric Transmission Systems Operating Center
Dominion Energy
04.2020 - 03.2022
EMS Engineer I, SOC Engineering - Electric Transmission Systems Operating Center
Dominion Energy
01.2017 - 02.2022
Coordination Engineer (Contractor) - Distribution System Planning
Dominion Energy
08.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering -
Virginia Commonwealth University
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