Ken Fondren
Senior Electrical Designer
Albany,GA
Summary
Dynamic engineering professional with extensive experience in designing and modifying fossil and nuclear power generation facilities, complemented by a strong background in chemical process plant design. Proven expertise in plant modifications and effective collaboration with craft and maintenance teams to drive project success. Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and schedules as a Design Project Lead while serving as a key liaison between clients and home office design teams to ensure seamless communication. Proficient in developing comprehensive electrical designs, wiring diagrams, and plant layouts, with a solid understanding of commercial construction practices and a commitment to meeting stringent deadlines.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Electrical Designer
Universal Resources, Inc. Southern Company T&PS
Birmingham, AL
08.2010 - 05.2023
- Provide physical electrical and wiring design modifications for Southern Company Services power generation plants, including revising schematic diagrams and upgrading plants to DCS controlled systems. Responsible for design and implementation of additions or replacement of 480V and 4160V switchgear.
- Working Remotely from Albany, GA
Senior Electrical Designer II
Bechtel Power Corporation Watts Bar Project Watts Bar Nuclear Plant
Mohan Bali
11.2008 - 08.2010
- Provided onsite support for the Knoxville office design team, supplying plant configurations and design information. Assisted in design calculations by gathering walk down information, as-built documentation, and verifying calculations. Supported construction as electrical resident engineer on night shift.
Principal Electrical Designer
WorleyParsons Group
Chattanooga, TN
12.2001 - 11.2008
- Led detailed design and development of electrical connection diagrams, physical electrical layouts, and related project documentation for fossil and hydro plant modifications.
- TN Scotty Dicken
Senior Electrical Designer
BE&K Engineering
Birmingham, AL
02.2001 - 12.2001
- Reviewed and evaluated design packages to incorporate changes based on site conditions. Developed regulatory documentation including 10 CFR 50.59 Safety Evaluations, Design Interface Reviews, and Design Verification Summaries, ensuring As-Built Notice packages aligned with final plant safety analysis.
- Farley Nuclear Project Don Welliver
Senior Electrical Designer
Parsons Corporation
Chattanooga, TN
06.2000 - 02.2001
- Designed and developed connection diagrams from engineering electrical equipment. Resolved field phone calls regarding construction concerns, checked drafting work for errors, and developed new design packages.
- Hydroelectric Automation Richard Bocian
Education
High School Diploma -
Vestavia Hills High School
Vestavia Hills, AL05-1972
Skills
- Electrical schematics
- Low-voltage systems
- Electrical design expertise
- High voltage systems
- Grounding systems
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Building automation systems
- Motor control centers
- Protective relay coordination
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Troubleshooting skills
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Blueprint and schematic reading
- Project scheduling
- Self motivation
- Analytical thinking
- Power distribution
- Professionalism
- Complex Problem-solving
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Written communication
- CAD drafting
- Electrical transmission and distribution
Timeline
Senior Electrical Designer
Universal Resources, Inc. Southern Company T&PS
08.2010 - 05.2023
Senior Electrical Designer II
Bechtel Power Corporation Watts Bar Project Watts Bar Nuclear Plant
11.2008 - 08.2010
Principal Electrical Designer
WorleyParsons Group
12.2001 - 11.2008
Senior Electrical Designer
BE&K Engineering
02.2001 - 12.2001
Senior Electrical Designer
Parsons Corporation
06.2000 - 02.2001
High School Diploma -
Vestavia Hills High School