KHOURTLAND FEARS
Houston,Texas
Summary
Accomplished Transmission Line Project Manager with over 4 years of experience leading extensive utility projects, delivering exceptional results in electric transmission line facilities. Expertise encompasses project management, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that all design deliverables align with project specifications. Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and engage effectively with clients and third-party engineers to advance project objectives. Strong proficiency in utilizing industry-standard tools, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of project outcomes. Committed to maintaining high-quality standards while driving project success and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Transmission Line Eng
Atwell
Houston, Tx
- Current
- Detailed engineering and design of overhead transmission line projects via the usage of PLS-CADD from conceptual design through construction for 4kV to 500kV infrastructure.
- Modified standard drawings and created new specification documents using AutoCAD and Microstation.
- Prepared detailed cost estimates and other project related documentation for project with limited or developing details.
- Assembled construction and material specifications and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts.
- Ability to take on a project engineer and/or project manager role as required.
- Assisted various teams within distribution branch of company in tasks relating to custom pole design, line clearance requirements, survey, right of way, pole joint use, and office management.
Transmission Line Proj. Manager
NextEra
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Lead large-scale utility projects from inception to completion, specializing in electric transmission line facilities.
- Manage Engineers of Record, develop scope of work, and ensure design deliverables meet project requirements.
- Coordinate with internal teams in procurement, safety, estimating, and construction to maintain quality and achieve project goals.
- Act as liaison with clients, utilities, and third-party engineers, conveying design intent and managing project feedback.
- Oversee risk management and ensure compliance with regulatory standards throughout project lifecycle.
Transmission Line Eng.
Kiewit, Corp.
Houston, TX
01.2022 - 2024
- Works with project team to create/verify all design documents and drawings for a 69kV - 135kV transmission line project.
- Familiar with one-phase, three-phase, single, double circuit, H-frame structures, concrete poles.
- Prepares and assists team with detailed excel spreadsheets for Construction Specs, Bill of Materials, Foundation Drawings, Steel Pole Packages (SPP) and Distribution.
- Works closely and consults with client PG&E engineering team working on 93k Maintenance tag work related to WSIP, STAT 2 work and contracted civil structural/transmission line Engineering work.
- Assists team on transmission line projects utilizing PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER, KMZ (Google Earth), LPILE, MFAD Tools and Power Line Reporting using GridSearch.
- Applies corporate standard engineering practices such as NESC standards and Client standards.
- Familiar with client standards and NESC - standard codes.
- Familiar with PLS-CADD Modeling.
Operations Manager
Office Depot Inc.
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsible for inventory and logistics.
- Assisted customers with technical issues.
- Blueprint Reproduction.
- Associate of the Month for outstanding customer service.
Education
BACHELOR SCIENCE & ENGINEERING - Civil Engineering
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX01-2023
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; PowerPoint; Phyton; AutoCAD; Bluebeam; and Excel; PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER, LPILE, MFAD, MicroStation, PLR
- Works well in Team Environment
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- High sense of urgency
- Strong analytical and research skills
- OSHA Safety Training - Certification
Timeline
Transmission Line Proj. Manager
NextEra
01.2024 - 01.2025
Transmission Line Eng.
Kiewit, Corp.
01.2022 - 2024
Operations Manager
Office Depot Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2021
Transmission Line Eng
Atwell
- Current
BACHELOR SCIENCE & ENGINEERING - Civil Engineering
Texas Southern University