Matthew Schoen
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Experienced Professional Engineer with a Master's in Electrical Engineering, specializing in complex electrical power and control systems for shore power, BESS, microgrids, and industrial applications. Expertise in system architecture, sales support, equipment specification, and project execution from concept to commissioning. Strong foundation in electrical design and project leadership.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Electrical Engineer
ABB
Miramar, FL
10.2024 - Current
- Lead electrical engineering and technical integration for complex electrification projects involving shore power, BESS, solar PV, and microgrids
- Led technical project execution and served as primary customer-facing engineering interface, coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
- Developed technical concepts, equipment selections, engineering solutions, and cost estimates for shore power, energy storage, and electrification sales opportunities, increasing proposal competitiveness and client engagement
- Develop and review electrical system architectures, single-line diagrams, equipment ratings, power distribution concepts, protection requirements, and system interfaces
- Coordinated multidisciplinary resources across local and global ABB organizations to execute project engineering and integration activities, ensuring collaboration and meeting project deadlines
Electrical Applications Engineer
ABB
Charleston, SC
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Designed and delivered electrical power and control systems for ship-to-shore crane retrofit and modernization projects
- Managed comprehensive electrical drawing packages encompassing initial engineering, panel fabrication, software development, installation, and commissioning to ensure project alignment and quality
- Developed single-line diagrams, multi-line diagrams, PLC schematics, panel layouts, panel schedules, and IO lists to support design clarity and project implementation
- Selected and integrated VFDs, PLCs, motors, transformers, switchgear, switchboards, industrial control equipment, UPS systems, and networking components
- Created equipment specifications, datasheets, BOMs, cost estimates, and calculations to ensure accurate project documentation and execution
- Applied NFPA 70 requirements and industrial standards to enhance design compliance and project execution
- Supported hardware design, panel construction, software integration, and field installation to streamline troubleshooting and commissioning
Port Engineer
US Coast Guard SFLC
Miami, FL
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Managed $50 million maintenance budget for fleet of 30 Coast Guard vessels, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maintenance and support
- Planned and executed major electrical, mechanical, and structural maintenance and modernization projects
- Managed technical, cost, schedule, and resource impacts of contract changes and emerging vessel requirements to ensure project alignment and compliance
- Reviewed requirements, developed and revised technical work scopes, and ensured quality assurance of contracted engineering and maintenance work for optimal project outcomes
- Verified contractor work against technical specifications, engineering standards, contractual requirements, and vessel configuration
- Scheduled and trained 10-person port engineering team, enhancing team's capabilities and ensuring project alignment with operational goals
- Conducted project closeout and lessons-learned reviews to identify improvements for future maintenance and contracting processes
Assistant Engineer Officer
US Coast Guard Cutter
Kodiak, AK
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Led engineering emergency response teams during drills and operational casualties
- Supervised four-person engineering duty section, ensuring safe operation and effective casualty response during emergencies
- Operated and supervised electrical and mechanical engineering systems, ensuring reliability and safety during ship operations
- Managed engineering department, ensuring equipment readiness and conducting training to maintain systems and support ship stability
- Trained personnel for biannual ready-for-sea assessments, contributing to crew's achievement of Coast Guard Battle "E" Ribbon for operational excellence
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
US Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT05-2016
Skills
- Electrical Project Execution
- Power System Design
- Microgrid technology
- Marine electrification
- Electrical System Integration
- Controls automation
- Standards compliance
- ETAP/AutoCAD/MATLAB
- Technical Leadership
Certification
- Professional Engineer - FBPE
- ETAP Power System Analysis Certificate
Timeline
Lead Electrical Engineer
ABB
10.2024 - Current
Electrical Applications Engineer
ABB
02.2022 - 10.2023
Port Engineer
US Coast Guard SFLC
08.2018 - 05.2021
Assistant Engineer Officer
US Coast Guard Cutter
05.2016 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
US Coast Guard Academy