Marie Wiley
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Project coordination and operations professional with experience supporting construction, utility, and federally funded infrastructure projects through documentation management, stakeholder coordination, reimbursement support, and process-driven project administration. Skilled in tracking project costs, maintaining compliance documentation, supporting grant and funding requirements, and coordinating across internal teams, contractors, and clients to ensure accurate and timely project execution.
Known for strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in deadline-driven environments. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, Bluebeam, and project documentation systems, with experience supporting FEMA- and DOE-related project activities, infrastructure resiliency initiatives, and construction-related operations. Recognized for professionalism, adaptability, and clear communication in both technical and client-facing environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiting Partner
Goodwin Recruiting
Albuquerque, NM
01.2025 - Current
- Generated new business through outreach and relationship development, securing 5 new client partnerships within 8 months
- Built and managed a pipeline of 70+ candidates maintaining consistent follow-up and engagement
- Conducted high-volume outreach messaging (2,000+), and networking to match candidates with opportunities
Lead Designer/Department Liaison/Project Controls
T&D Services, LLC
Albuquerque, NM
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Supported FEMA Public Assistance (PA) reimbursement processes, including documentation review, cost validation, and eligibility alignment
- Analyzed project costs and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with federal funding requirements
- Prepared and reviewed grant-related documentation for hazard mitigation and resiliency funding
- Assisted in DOE GRIP program submissions under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
- Tracked project costs and reimbursement data for large-scale infrastructure programs exceeding $100M
- Conducted quality assurance and compliance reviews for Navajo Tribal Utility Authority and cooperative Federal Grant projects
Design Consultant
Public Service Company of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed 70+ project deliverables including design packages, cost, and construction documentation for multiple concurrent utility projects
- Collaborated with clients and stakeholders to support project delivery and resolve technical and compliance-related issues
- Ensured documentation accuracy and regulatory alignment
Design Consultant
Tucson Electric Power
Tucson, AZ
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Delivered full project lifecycle support including estimating, design, and construction-ready documentation for 35+ concurrent projects
- Led public engagement meetings to explain utility plans and encourage neighborhood participation in land rights acquisition
- Created a OneNote design standards repository that streamlined internal procedures and improved design consistency across teams
- Served as a design reviewer, mentor and technical coach to new consultants, training staff on design software, standards, construction, Identifying discrepancies and corrective actions
Senior Power Engineering Technologist
Pike Engineering
Addison, TX
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Directed project execution support including permitting, documentation management, and contractor integration for utility infrastructure projects
- Coordinated utility documentation and permitting in accordance with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) requirements to support infrastructure and right-of-way projects
- Coordinated joint-use and third-party attachments using National Joint Utilities Notification System (NJUNS)
Senior Distribution Designer
Merrick & Company
San Antonio, TX
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Conducted rigorous field inspections, meticulously collected data, and expertly estimated costs and labor, all while consistently adhering to client and design standards
- Developed comprehensive documentation for medium voltage power distribution, encompassing reclosers, transformers, lighting systems, circuit ties, pole replacements, 15kV and 35kV overhead lines, and single to three phase conversions, ensuring top-notch project clarity and execution
- Skillfully synthesized essential documentation to secure TXDOT county and railroad authority permits for projects necessitating railroad ROW access
Distribution Designer III
TRC Solutions, Inc.
Concord, CA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Performed post-project quality control reviews
- Achieved substantial enhancements in production and design quality by leading the implementation of PG&E's groundbreaking Pole Replacement Program, a testament to innovative problem-solving and execution
- Served as Quality Control Lead for multiple PG&E contracts related to California high-speed rail projects, consistently upholding the highest standards of quality assurance and contributing to the successful execution of these critical initiatives
Project Designer II
PowerSecure International, Inc.
Richmond, VA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Spearheaded the development of intricate energy solution project designs, taking proactive ownership of project schedules and cost forecasting, resulting in on-time project completion, increased profitability, and optimal resource utilization
- Demonstrated expertise in crafting both manual and electronic wiring diagrams and layouts for overhead and underground electrical distribution, as well as 120/240-volt secondary systems
- Achieved 100% compliance rate for all designs by mentoring a team of over 10 novice Project Designers
Customer Projects Designer II
Dominion Virginia Power
Fredericksburg, VA
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Tasked with oversight on >75% of projects initiated in an assigned region, ranging from 35 to 90 active concurrent projects
- Assisted in restoration efforts as patrol manager, patrol team member, and contract crew guide through multiple yearly storm events
- Gained distinction for exceeding metric expectations and bringing the most designs to completion among peers
Education
BS, Liberal Arts -
Excelsior University
Albany, NYIndexing: Theory and Application
University of California, Berkeley
Electric Distribution Design Training Program
Dominion Virginia Power
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health Training
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Skills
- Client Support
- Outreach & Community Engagement
- Large-Scale Infrastructure Funding Oversight
- Hazard Mitigation and Resiliency Funding Support
- Equipment Inspections
- Permitting
- Commercial and Residential Electric Service Requirements
- Maximo
- Bentley Systems ProjectWise
- ARCOS
- MS Excel
- NJUNS
- NESC
- IBEW Craft Labor Agreement Interpretation
- Cost Eligibility Analysis
- Investor-Owned Utility and RUS USDA Design Standards
- Utility Emergency Operations
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- Survey123
- ArcGIS
- GE Smallworld GIS
- Polywater Pull Planner
- Bluebeam REVU
- Bentley Systems OpenUtilities Designer SmartDraw
Timeline
Recruiting Partner
Goodwin Recruiting
01.2025 - Current
Lead Designer/Department Liaison/Project Controls
T&D Services, LLC
01.2023 - 01.2025
Design Consultant
Public Service Company of New Mexico
01.2022 - 01.2023
Design Consultant
Tucson Electric Power
01.2019 - 01.2022
Senior Power Engineering Technologist
Pike Engineering
01.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Distribution Designer
Merrick & Company
01.2018 - 01.2018
Distribution Designer III
TRC Solutions, Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2018
Project Designer II
PowerSecure International, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2017
Customer Projects Designer II
Dominion Virginia Power
01.2009 - 01.2014
Electric Distribution Design Training Program
Dominion Virginia Power
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health Training
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
BS, Liberal Arts -
Excelsior University
Indexing: Theory and Application
University of California, Berkeley