Ilya Chernyak
Pacifc,WA
Summary
Power Systems Engineer with extensive experience at Tacoma Power, specializing in transmission and distribution design. Proficient in SpidaCALC and AutoCAD, I excel in ensuring NESC compliance and enhancing system reliability. A collaborative leader, I effectively manage consultant engineers while driving innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Power Systems Engineer, PE
Tacoma Power
Tacoma, Washington
03.2020 - Current
- Transmission and distribution line engineering design – overhead and underground.
- Support the Joint Use group to ensure that utility poles are NESC compliant.
- Support System Planning group in various line upgrades to improve system reliability.
- Utilize pole loading software (SpidaCALC) to ensure poles meet NESC requirements for Grade B or Grade C construction.
- Support road projects for the relocation of overhead and/or underground transmission and distribution systems.
- Support customers for large line upgrades and/or overhead-to-underground conversions.
- Assemble Work Order packets (cost estimates, work sketches, materials, locate requests, and other supporting documents).
- Supervise/manage our consultant engineers (Perteet). Review the work and provide feedback. Approve invoices, and manage the budget.
- Material and Standards Committee group member. Work alongside a team of engineers and field crews to create new or revise existing construction standards to implement the best installation practices, as well as integrating new technology and equipment in our installations.
Electrical Engineer, Joint-Use
Seattle City Light
Seattle, USA
01.2017 - 02.2020
- Conducted field inspections to identify Make Ready Work for NESC compliance.
- Utilized SpidaCALC software to verify poles met Grade B or Grade C standards.
- Compiled comprehensive Work Order packets, including cost estimates and work sketches.
- Coordinated Right of Way permits, ordered materials, and processed locate requests.
Electrical Engineer
BCE Engineers
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Designed power and lighting systems for commercial buildings in new construction and remodeling projects.
- Collaborated with electrical, mechanical, fire, and architectural teams to ensure design consistency.
- Developed a Solar Grid Power System for a new public school project.
Engineer-in-Training, System Planning
Tacoma Power
, USA
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Conducted equipment rating analysis for circuit breakers and transmission lines.
- Performed steady-state and transient analysis using PowerWorld for system stability evaluation.
- Developed planning horizon strategies for future projects based on priority, feasibility, and budget considerations.
Electrical Apprentice
Provident Electric
07.2014 - 09.2014
- Performed rough and trim wiring installations for residential homes.
- Executed service calls to troubleshoot electrical issues effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Washington
Seattle06.2016
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Bluebeam
- SpidaCALC
- Sag10
- GIS systems
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- SAP
- WAMS
Certification
Professional Engineer License, State of Washington - 2023
Timeline
Power Systems Engineer, PE
Tacoma Power
03.2020 - Current
Electrical Engineer, Joint-Use
Seattle City Light
01.2017 - 02.2020
Electrical Engineer
BCE Engineers
08.2016 - 01.2017
Engineer-in-Training, System Planning
Tacoma Power
06.2015 - 09.2015
Electrical Apprentice
Provident Electric
07.2014 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Washington