Lesley Kayser-Sprouse
Waynesboro,VA
Summary
Experienced power systems electrical engineer with a strong background in Operations and Transmission Planning for transmission-level electric systems since 2007. Ensures seamless connectivity and unwavering reliability. Proven track record in project management, consistently delivering successful outcomes. Results-driven, self-directed professional with superior communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills. Organized, dependable, and capable of managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals. A thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Adept at handling numerous projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy. Exceptional at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Senior Compliance Engineer
10/2022 - Current
Archer Energy Solutions, LLC
Operations and Transmission Planning Engineer
11/2012 - 10/2022
Hetch Hetchy Water and Power (HHWP)
Moccasin, California
Chair, Vice-Chair Technical Studies Subcommittee (TSS)
08/2014 - 10/2018
Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC)
Salt Lake City, Utah
Transmission Planning Associate Engineer
09/2009 - 11/2012
Turlock Irrigation District (TID)
Turlock, California
Distribution Planning Engineer, Engineering Tech
03/2007 - 02/2009
Modesto Irrigation District (MID)
Modesto, California
Manufacturing Engineer
05/1997 - 09/2003
Agilent Technologies
Palo Alto, California
Staff Sergeant Secure Communications Maintenance
08/1988 - 08/1996
United States Air Force
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Compliance Engineer
Archer Energy Solutions, LLC
Waynesboro, Virginia
10.2022 - Current
- Continuing to provide direct and invaluable support to Hetch Hetchy Water & Power in all aspects as detailed in the next section to maintain and enhance planning and operational reliability of their system.
- Engaging in other client transmission planning processes.
- Establishing strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
Operations and Transmission Planning Engineer
Hetch Hetchy Water and Power (HHWP)
11.2012 - 10.2022
- Identified need for and developed, managed, crafted tailored training, and mentored specialized cross-functional team for operations and transmission planning.
- Performed and authored technical reports for highly complex engineering operations and planning assessments. Power system engineering studies included steady-state, transient stability, voltage stability, geomagnetic, emergency restoration, and short circuit assessments with new and validated transmission system models and contingencies.
- Performed as sole Operations Planning Engineer. This included tracking internal and external outages to reflect projected system configurations for next-day, real-time, and seasonal assessments, determine system operating limits (SOLs), and develop operating plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other documentation to communicate to HHWP power system operators and other appropriate parties.
- Developed, updated, and monitored tools and procedures used to perform Real-time Contingency Analyses (RTCA), Load and Generation, Generation Limitation spreadsheets, and Operation Planning Analyses (OPAs).
- Subject Matter Expert for FAC, MOD, TOP, TPL and VAR NERC Standards and FERC Order 881.
- Coordinated and performed numerous analyses for California ISO and Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) transmission and generator interconnection tariff-related stakeholder processes.
- Served as HHWP's representative for WECC Reliability Assessment Committee (RAC), System Review Subcommittee (SRS), Studies Subcommittee (StS), and Model Validation Subcommittee (MVS) as well as RC West HANA Customer Partnership Group (CPG), Data Exchange Working Group (DEWG), and Operations Planning Working Group (OPWG).
- Actively participated in Sacramento Valley Study Group (SVSG), Westley Transmission Study Group (WTSG).
Chair, Vice-Chair Technical Studies Subcommittee
Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC)
08.2014 - 10.2018
- Managed, planned and conducted meetings in accordance with governing requirements, effectively addressing and educating on FERC, NERC, WECC and industry interests. Coordinated with over 50+ company representatives, modified policies and procedures.
- Managed and monitored numerous working groups.
- Planned and coordinated task force to improve base case models and data submissions and Joint User's Group (JUG) to ensure consistent capabilities and improvements in software for WECC entities.
- Participated in and monitored drafting teams to update NERC standards as required by FERC.
Transmission Planning Associate Engineer
Turlock Irrigation District (TID)
09.2009 - 11.2012
- Performed and authored technical reports for highly complex engineering performance assessments. Power system engineering studies included steady-state, transient stability, voltage stability, geomagnetic, emergency restoration, and short circuit using PSLF.
- Actively participated in WECC Technical Studies Subcommittee (TSS) and Renewable Energy Transmission Initiative (RETI) California Transmission Planning Group.
- Subject Matter Expert for NERC TPL and MOD standards.
- Developed specialized tools for model validation.
Distribution Planning Engineer, Engineering Tech
Modesto Irrigation District (MID)
03.2007 - 02.2009
- Designed and drafted drawings for electrical installations and modifications.
- Reviewed design documents and coordinated revisions as necessary to meet changing federal, state, local, and client requirements or construction constraints.
- Provided engineering technical support to other departments.
- Coordinated with customers to ensure timely electrical installations and modifications.
Manufacturing Engineer
Agilent Technologies
05.1997 - 09.2003
- Developed technical documentation, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations for Mass Spectrometers.
- Developed hardware and software to improve manufacturing efficiency by streamlining production processes.
- Prototyped high voltage dual output variable power supply for significant cost savings on future products.
Staff Sargeant, Secure Communications Maintenance
USAF
08.1988 - 08.1996
- Held Top Secret/Sensitive Compartment Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
- Responsible for maintenance and operation of cryptographic communication equipment.
- Responsible for security measures against theft, loss and mishandling of classified and/or sensitive equipment and materials.
- Played pivotal role in ensuring secure communication capabilities and restoration efforts for Guam following most devastating in history Typhoon Omar in 1992.
- Furthered engineering and installation of complete upgrade of message processing equipment with significant time and cost savings.
- Developed training procedures and trained new staff members on proper procedures for protecting classified and/or sensitive equipment and materials, using tools, handling hazardous materials safely, and following established protocols for tasks.
Education
Master's in Project Management - Operations
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH08.2023
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering -
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05.2000
Skills
- Project Management - Managed, monitored, and worked with cross-functional team members, and contractors on various tasks and studies such as coordinating generator testing to meet NERC and WECC requirements
- Regulatory Compliance – Subject Matter Expert in NERC EOP, FAC, MOD, TOP, TPL, VAR standards and WECC, RC West, CAISO procedures and requirements
- Tools – Experience with power system analysis and modeling tools and software such as GE PSLF, SCADA, HANA, RTCA, TextPad, Microsoft Office Tools, Python, Google Earth, Adobe Acrobat Pro, eDNA, PI
- Team Leadership - Highly organized and results-focused leader with 15 years of experience coaching and mentoring teams
- Communication – Strong analytical, project management, communication and interpersonal skills Strong oral and written communications skills, including technical writing
- Working Environment – Friendly, positive attitude Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- CA Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), 2011
- Certified Project Management Green Belt, 2021
Timeline
Senior Compliance Engineer
Archer Energy Solutions, LLC
10.2022 - Current
Chair, Vice-Chair Technical Studies Subcommittee
Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC)
08.2014 - 10.2018
Operations and Transmission Planning Engineer
Hetch Hetchy Water and Power (HHWP)
11.2012 - 10.2022
Transmission Planning Associate Engineer
Turlock Irrigation District (TID)
09.2009 - 11.2012
Distribution Planning Engineer, Engineering Tech
Modesto Irrigation District (MID)
03.2007 - 02.2009
Manufacturing Engineer
Agilent Technologies
05.1997 - 09.2003
Staff Sargeant, Secure Communications Maintenance
USAF
08.1988 - 08.1996
- CA Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), 2011
- Certified Project Management Green Belt, 2021
Master's in Project Management - Operations
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering -
San Jose State University
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