Pravesh Charan
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dynamic engineering leader with extensive technical expertise in guiding teams and shaping organizational vision. Proven track record of driving innovation, optimizing problem-solving strategies, and facilitating technology adoption. Committed to fostering a culture of excellence through mentorship of junior engineers and strategic planning initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Distribution Operations Engineer
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Sacramento, USA
01.2017 - Current
- VVO implementation using optimal power flow. and DERM.
- Lead engineer for developing active mode testing in advance application such as FLISR , VVO and FR
- Lead the team and be the SME in Power Quality investigation for residential and commercial customers.
- Develop Training for Junior engineers,
- Mentor Team with process flow and technical expertise
- Provide technical support in the answering of performance related information requests for internal and external stakeholders
- Support after hours distribution grid related issues,
- Review one-line , provide feedback and Implementation of SCADA points
- Create System study for reliability and power quality
- Review outage logs and create solutions for reliability.
- Development and Co-ordinate with PSO for Interlink grid Optimization
- Review Operating Procedures
- Model and recommendation team for DA placements for advance applications
System Planning Engineer
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Sacramento, USA
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Review of Tentative Maps, commercial, industrial, and residential, development proposals to determine current and future impacts on the Distribution System Plan
- Created and automated load allocation sheet in VB and imported to Synergi data base
- Managed SMUD North area and maintained Multiyear planning that identifies and recommends solution to solve capacity and reliability issues
- Designed distribution circuit for new development sites, Infrastructure upgrades for residential, commercial, EV start stations and distribution energy resources
- Performed Load flow studies using Synergi with imported real AMI data
- Created innovative ideas for extracting planning circuits in Synergi using multiyear modeling for forecast overloads, in-fracture upgrade, N-1 planning, phase balancing, load balancing, LTC reconfiguration and voltage limit check
- Reviewed and recommended changes to conductor replacements with TDMP
- Coordinated analyzed customer infrastructure with the design group
- Submitted WBS cost for projects and analyzed justification for proposal
- Worked closely with IT and Synergi to develop Model Forge Extraction from GIS
- Worked with Synergi to enhance tool for planning purpose
- Proposed ideas and proposed project on secondary modelling
- Created Models in Synergi for engineers using AMI data and analytical modeling with scripts for each assigned area
- Worked on protection studies for relay settings for microprocessor, electromechanical relays, and DA devices
- Investigated customer complaints and incidents
- Responded to board action items, power quality, investigate outage, corrective actions, and requests for Fault duty for customers
- Storm and operations support
- DER modeling hosting capabilities of SMUD Distribution (4,12,21KV) using 365 data modeling in Synergi
- Worked on project identifying potential degrade of Neutral at gateway of the substations
- A recommended list was sent to TDMP
- Preformed studies and analyzed Solar intermittency effects for installation of 10MW PV using Synergi modeling software
- Worked with TDMP (SMUD) with analyzing data for cable failure
Power System Operator
Wellhead Power exchange
Sacramento, USA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Designed and worked with construction of solar farm and battery hybrid Peaker Unit for Southern California Edison managed by Wellhead electric
- Created one-line diagrams using AutoCAD
- Ambient temperature calculation for Peaker-Plant operation for max estimated power output
- Calculate icy condition to determine if the Peaker units could start safely
- Buck/boost voltage as per CAISO guidelines
- Prepare Generator Fault Calculations for safe maintenance
- Prepare all categories of electrical design drawings and check work of others utilizing theoretical and practical design
- Coordinating with SCE, SDGE, PGE and CAISO for unit Runs Day ahead or real time bids
- Coordinate with Site technician for the pre-operation of unit start up
- Plan and implement research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects
- Monitor safety and telecommunications service to the SCADA
- Coordinate with CAISO in event of outage or Maintenance
- Operate generation units, associated auxiliary equipment using plant operating procedures as required in an efficient and safe manner
Education
MBA - Project Management
National University
02-2027
SMUD - Project Management
Internal Training
LMS02-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Data Analytics
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO02-2024
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering (Power Emphasis)
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering (Power Emphasis)
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA01.2011
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics Emphasis
University of the South Pacific
01.2002
Skills
- ADMS
- OMS
- Data Analytics (SAAS)
- Power flow Modeling Software
- EMS
- Project Management software
Certification
Professional Engineer, P.E, California, #21588
Timeline
Senior Distribution Operations Engineer
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
01.2017 - Current
System Planning Engineer
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
01.2013 - 01.2017
Power System Operator
Wellhead Power exchange
01.2011 - 01.2013
Professional Engineer, P.E, California, #21588
MBA - Project Management
National University
SMUD - Project Management
Internal Training
Some College (No Degree) - Data Analytics
Colorado State University
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering (Power Emphasis)
California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering (Power Emphasis)
California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics Emphasis
University of the South Pacific
Similar Profiles
DAMARIS RIOS IZAGUIRRE, MBADAMARIS RIOS IZAGUIRRE, MBA
Human Resources Technician-Confidential at Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)Human Resources Technician-Confidential at Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
Felicia ChavarriaFelicia Chavarria
Professional Development & Learning Supervisor at Sacramento Municipal Utility DistrictProfessional Development & Learning Supervisor at Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Elizabeth BalianElizabeth Balian
Customer Service Representative I at Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)Customer Service Representative I at Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)