James Keopraseuth
South Elgin,IL
Summary
Experienced design engineer with expertise in mechanical and electrical design principles. Drives projects to completion through innovative solutions and effective team collaboration. Recognized for results-oriented approach, adaptability to changing project needs, and consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes. Proficient in CAD software, finite element analysis, and design optimization. Focuses on user-centered design and sustainability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Design Engineer
ENTRUST Solutions Group
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Transmission gas pipeline and heating/regulating station design/project management
- Pipeline code standard calculations: Hydrotest, HDD, and pipe strength, heater sizing, flow meter rates
- AutoCAD drawings: P&IDs, site plans and section views
- Organized engineering design documents: 30/60/90, Bid and Construction design packages, BOMs, vendor quotes and ordering, project updates to client
Design Engineer
ENTRUST Solutions Group
06.2018 - 07.2022
- Assisted with items mentioned above for midstream oil pipeline design
- Setup and designed pipe stress analysis models using CAESAR II per ASME code standards
- Bridge piping to determine support viability
- Station piping layout to minimize stresses/pipe support viability
- Written stress analysis reports to provide to client detailing issues or design recommendations
- Researched and collected historical/existing as built info of old or untested gas transmission pipelines for TVC compliance
- Optimized existing designs, reducing production costs and enhancing overall performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois At Chicago (UIC)
Chicago, IL05.2018
Associate - Science with Honors
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL01.2014
Skills
- CAESAR II
- ANSYS
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- 3D printing
- Expert CAD proficiency
- Prototyping and fabrication
- Advanced 3D modeling
- Microsoft 365 Suite
- Sustainable Design Practices
Projects
Senior Design, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
Designed a 3D coordinate measurement machine (CMM) that uses an Arduino microcontroller paired with quadrature encoders. Led the team in writing and documenting the operational code and electrical system design.
ASME Project Manager, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
Worked on multi-rotor drone projects that help involve other members to work with their hands. Tasks include micro-controller programming, CAD design, and 3D printing.
Memberships and Awards
- University of Illinois at Chicago, Senior Design EXPO, Best in category: Mechatronics I
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers - UIC chapter, Active Member, Fall 2016 - Spring 2018
- South Elgin High School, South Elgin, IL, Industrial Technology Award, Spring 2012, As a student, worked with teachers to establish elective courses that suited the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) program.
Timeline
Senior Design Engineer
ENTRUST Solutions Group
07.2022 - 03.2024
Design Engineer
ENTRUST Solutions Group
06.2018 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois At Chicago (UIC)
Associate - Science with Honors
Elgin Community College