Leonard Carey
Park Forest,IL
Summary
Experienced Project Engineer /Electrical Project Manager Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Electrical Engineer position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner / Electrical Project Manager
Family Construction & Electrical
06.2016 - Current
- Engaged clients to define timelines, scopes, work schedules, and potential challenges throughout the project lifecycle
- Adhered to and complied with electrical code manuals to repair and install electrical systems
- Assessed client needs, evaluated job specs, and determined labor and supply cost estimates
- Spearheaded and streamlined electrical operations by installing, testing, and transforming circuit breakers, fuses, controls, lights, and motors.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
NCCER Craft Instructor
3Q Technical Solutions
10.2022 - 10.2023
- A Craft Instructor is an individual who has successfully completed the Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP) conducted by an NCCER Master Trainer with current credentials and is authorized to teach the NCCER curriculum.
- Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
- Maintained daily student records and evaluated student progress.
- Created and delivered lessons through distance, virtual and face-to-face learning and fulfilled requirements of district's curriculum program.
Project Engineer II
Caterpillar
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Working with a team of engineers to update Lock Out/ Tag Out Programs
- Tools Used: Engineering Fundamentals, MS Project, MS Office, SharePoint, MS Excel, OneDrive
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Delivered regular compliance reports to drive process improvement and corrective measures.
Electrical Project Manager
AM Technical Solutions
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Coordinated electrical construction projects valued at up to $2M
- Monitored installation and operations to consistently meet rigorous customer requirements.
- Processed and tracked all RFIs, COs, and submittals
- Commissioned full electrical, low voltage, and security scopes
- Collaborated with internal teams to implement code corrections prior to inspections.
- Coordinated with vendors to identify and procure appropriate equipment necessary for project completion.
Electrician/Instructor
Lincoln Technical Institute
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Educated students on electrical and electronic system technologies using institution curricula
- Encouraged student performance and skill growth as well as overall academic performance
- Instituted a focused and engaged learning environment.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
FPGA Programmer
Fermi Research Alliance LLC
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted principal investigators in driving quantum physics research
- Exercised in-depth mathematics, chemistry, physics, and biology knowledge to collaborate by leveraging in-depth mathematics, chemistry, physics, and biology knowledge
- Developed reports and graphs by collecting and organizing research data in compliance with required research project needs and specifications.
Electrical Project Manager
TCM Electric
06.2010 - 06.2020
- Achieved 100% compliance with documented specifications and codes while installing electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
- Reviewed and implemented specifications, blueprints, and code requirements
- Built electrical power distribution systems in overhead and underground facilities
- Designed cable routes and developed parametric layouts with height, spacing, and location
- Determined electrical equipment needs and quantities for new power system development
- Completed quality checks and quality control audits as well as budget forecasting
- Supported engineering functions for operations and maintenance of power distribution systems
- Monitored electrical system performance and failures to recommend improvements
- Reduced costs while maintaining high electrical transmission and distribution system efficiency
- Discovered, addressed, and resolved hazards, defects, and repair requirements
- Collaborated with the Manager to plan and execute assigned electrical distribution projects.
Adjunct Professor
Prairie State College
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Facilitated student learning on residential wiring and codes while designing and conducting exams, preparing lecture materials, and writing assignments
- Documented and recorded student attendance and test scores in online reporting systems
- Leveraged contemporary technology to optimize student learning.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Engineering Physics
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL05.2020
Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Electricity & Computer Electronic - Industrial Electronics Technology
Prairie State Community College
Chicago Heights, IL05.2016
Skills
- Professional Development
- Electrical Engineer
- Optimized Learning
- Code Compliance Completed Projects On-Time
- Trained Associates
- Owner-Contractor Relationship
- Electrical Foreman
- Lead Electrician Risk Assessment
- Analyzed Issue Causes
- Electrical System Director
- Interpreted Blueprints
- Project Engineering
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Project
- Higher Education Teaching
- FPGA
- Project Estimating
- Project Management
- Analytical Thinking
Certification
NCCER Certification
Description
Leonard is presently managing a Electrical contracting company.
Assessments
- Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution, Proficient, 10/01/22, Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals
- Project timeline management, Proficient, 08/01/22, Prioritizing and allocating time to effectively achieve project deliverables
- Mechanical knowledge, Proficient, 12/01/22, Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes
Timeline
Project Engineer II
Caterpillar
04.2023 - 07.2023
NCCER Craft Instructor
3Q Technical Solutions
10.2022 - 10.2023
Electrical Project Manager
AM Technical Solutions
06.2022 - 10.2022
Electrician/Instructor
Lincoln Technical Institute
03.2021 - 05.2022
FPGA Programmer
Fermi Research Alliance LLC
06.2020 - 08.2020
Owner / Electrical Project Manager
Family Construction & Electrical
06.2016 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Prairie State College
01.2015 - 01.2020
Electrical Project Manager
TCM Electric
06.2010 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Engineering Physics
Chicago State University
Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Electricity & Computer Electronic - Industrial Electronics Technology
Prairie State Community College
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