GIUSEPPE RANDAZZO
Summary
Second year consultant providing distribution planning support for investor-owned electric utilities. Exploring full-time opportunities focused in.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Energy and Utilities Consulting Analyst
Burns & McDonnell
06.2024 - Current
- FE TripSavers (P&C) (mention automation)
- Executed a comprehensive area planning study to support a Northeast utility’s long-range capital planning, identifying system constraints and developing solutions to improve reliability. This included developing detailed power flow models, analyzing load growth, and creating a 15-year system buildout plan with cost estimates to address forecasted capacity deficiencies.
- WEC VVO
- Spearheaded a comprehensive line loss study for a utility’s distribution system, analyzing telemetry and billing data to quantify seasonal and annual energy losses. The project involved validating and refining power flow models in Synergi, performing technical loss analysis on both primary and secondary systems, and delivering a detailed report with actionable insights to improve system efficiency.
- Executed a distribution system impact assessment for a new all-electric development, creating annual (8760) load profiles to analyze the grid impact of electric heat pumps and water heaters. Developed an Excel-based tool to model the effects of various demand response strategies.
- Performed 8 detailed Distribution Automation studies to support in placement of G&W Viper Reclosers for a Midwest utility.
- Developed 10 contingency plans for various breaker replacements and station losses for a Midwest utility. Power flow analysis was performed within CYME to create 2 scenarios per plan.
- Trained/Mentored intern and new grad
- Assisted in recruitment at Purdue career fair
- Representative for philanthropy (Charity of Choice) – insert $ number raised for the event
Electrical Engineering Intern
ThermalTech Engineering
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Designed and modeled a commercial substation replacement feeding over 20 loads using AutoCAD.
- Analyzed power systems using SKM Power Tools and EasyPower to specify new overcurrent protection devices and perform arc flash risk assessments.
Pricing Analyst
Farm Plastic Supply
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Analyzed overall profitability and reviewed company information to identify and edit pricing on items with subpar margins.
- Completely overhauled shipping methods and developed detailed SOPs, resulting in over $3,000 saved in shipping costs per week.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering, Minor in Business Economics
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2024
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering (Focus in Power and Energy Systems)
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12.2026
Skills
- Power Flow Software: CYME, Synergi
- Programming Languages: Python, Matlab, C
- Design Tools: AutoCAD MEP
- Excel
Timeline
Energy and Utilities Consulting Analyst
Burns & McDonnell
06.2024 - Current
Electrical Engineering Intern
ThermalTech Engineering
05.2023 - 08.2023
Pricing Analyst
Farm Plastic Supply
05.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering (Focus in Power and Energy Systems)
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering, Minor in Business Economics
Purdue University