Jayson Smith
Huntsville
Summary
A passionate, results-oriented professional, seeking a position in a engineering related profession, with the overall goal of utilizing my education, work experience, and leadership skills to broaden my knowledge and improve society. Equipped with an engineering background, adept at collaborating with customers, team members and organizations to complete work within deadlines and budget constraints. Expertise includes controlling costs, safety, improving quality and building cohesive teams focused on performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution Engineer & Project Manager
Alabama Power Company
06.2021 - Current
- Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and electrical system studies to design, construct and manage the electrical power system in the Montgomery, Alabama area
- Design, estimate, manage and close projects to install electric utilities in Alabama Power Company service territories
- Provide additional customer support after hours to restore outages after storms
- Led 6 to 12 men contract crews during off system storm restoration events
Mechanical Engineer Intern
US Army Corps Of Engineers
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Shadowed and collaborated with senior level engineers by participating in field training, and helping to oversee projects
- Worked and collaborated on projects with fellow interns dealing with robotics, and laser radars
- Used Blender and other 3-D modeling software to recreate and study military vehicles. This research was used to create alternatives for autonomous vehicles
- Used Anvil software to simulate vehicles virtually for research
- Created a tire torque calculator that takes the input of engine torque and outputs the tire torque of any vehicle
Production Intern
Lozier Corporation
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Adhered to an established sequence of operations in order to fabricate and assemble products, and to meet production goals.
- Reviewed production schedules, engineering specifications, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
- Conferred with staff and management personnel regarding production specifications and project status.
- Verified that records adhered to quality assurance specifications.
Intern/Student Engineer – Data Management
NASA
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Performed data collection and statistical analysis for instrumentation on the International Space Station; worked closely with other DMCs to assist in launching successful payloads.
- Coordinated closely with fellow engineers to ensure quality and safety for those individuals engaged in the overall payload operation systems.
- Successfully immersed in DMC training courses to better understand my role in the payload operation mission.
- Created tooling precision charts to assist and improve console cycle times for fellow co-workers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL05.2021
Skills
- Safety
- Design
- Technology Integration
- Design Reviews
- Scheduling
- Root Cause Analysis
- MS Office
- Project Management
- Customer Service
- Excellent Presentation skills
- Leadership & Communication
- Data Analysis
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software
Accomplishments
- Active with the campus activity team(CAT) to assist in recruitment and outreach
- Member of Alabama Power Service Organization(APSO) to assist in community outreach and service
- Led DE&I discussions for workplace
- Off-System Storm Work: Led Contract Crews
- Winter Storm Landon - Dallas, Texas- February 2022- Provided crew support and evaluation
Affiliations
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- Tuskegee University Engineering Alumni Association
- Alabama Power Service Association (APSO)
- Campus Activity Team (CAT)
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated
- Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity
Additional Information
References
- Sebastian Dixon - Distribution Manager – Southern Company - (334)355.3872
- Jason Davis – Engineering Co-worker – Southern Company - (251)509.3960
Timeline
Distribution Engineer & Project Manager
Alabama Power Company
06.2021 - Current
Mechanical Engineer Intern
US Army Corps Of Engineers
05.2019 - 08.2019
Production Intern
Lozier Corporation
05.2018 - 08.2018
Intern/Student Engineer – Data Management
NASA
05.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Tuskegee University
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