James C. Poole
Chillicothe
Summary
Substation design professional with proven expertise in electrical design and project management. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, adapting readily to changing project needs. Skilled in AutoCAD, electrical schematics, and compliance with industry standards. Reliable team player with strategic mindset and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Substation Designer
Power Engineers, Inc.
06.2022 - Current
- Senior designer for greenfield and brownfield substation projects for 12KV up to 345KV
- Produced complete design packages including general arrangement plan views, section and elevation drawings, electrical details, grounding and conduit plans, shielding studies and lighting plans
- Worked on challenging brownfield designs with limited information
- Coordinated design reviews with, project engineers, managers, & field teams to ensure constructability and client compliance
- Worked with clients ranging from large established electric utilities to small member-owned utility cooperatives
- Provided mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, designers and drafters
Senior Substation Designer (Contractor)
Burns & McDonnell
07.2012 - 06.2022
- Designed Greenfield and Brownfield substations including breaker-and-a-half, ring bus, vertical ring bus, and 12KV to 69KV distribution bays
- Supported all project phases from conceptual layouts through IFC packages
- Collaborated with other disciplines to implement physical layout requirements
- Applied client CAD standards and ensured quality assurance of substation physical design deliverables
- Managed simultaneous high voltage design projects with tight client deadlines and remote teams
Senior Graphics Technician - Designer
American Electric Power (AEP)
06.2007 - 03.2012
- Designed and drafted substation physical drawings for voltages 12KV up to 765KV
- Acted as physical designer for multiple 765KV project
- Worked directly with engineers on station expansions, transformer replacements, and system upgrades
- Delivered construction drawings, BOM's and design packages supporting in-service schedules
- Provided on-site field support, incorporating markups and as-built revisions from construction feedback
Senior Graphics Technician - Designer 1
General Research @ AEP
11.2005 - 06.2007
- Supported physical design of high-voltage substations
- Produced detailed CAD drawings and ensured integration with P&C, civil, and structural disciplines
Education
BSEE Degree (ON HOLD) -
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OhioAssociate of Applied Science - Drafting & Design
Hocking Technical College
Nelsonville, Ohio01.1999
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational
Chillicothe, Ohio01.1992
High School Diploma - Standard Studies
Chillicothe High School
Chillicothe, Ohio01.1990
Skills
- Electrical design expertise
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Quality assurance procedures
- High voltage engineering
- Microstation, AutoCAD, Inventor
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Visual Lighting
- Above Grade Drawings
- Below Grade Plans
- Design Quality Control
- Field Support, As-Built Verification and RFI Resolution
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Equipment Selection and Bill of Material Creation
- Procurement coordination
Timeline
Senior Substation Designer
Power Engineers, Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Senior Substation Designer (Contractor)
Burns & McDonnell
07.2012 - 06.2022
Senior Graphics Technician - Designer
American Electric Power (AEP)
06.2007 - 03.2012
Senior Graphics Technician - Designer 1
General Research @ AEP
11.2005 - 06.2007
BSEE Degree (ON HOLD) -
Columbus State Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Drafting & Design
Hocking Technical College
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational
High School Diploma - Standard Studies
Chillicothe High School
Availability:
Full-Time Remote
Salary Requirements:
$125,000 Minimum annually