REYNEL CASTANEDA
Miramar
Summary
Engineer with extensive experience at Florida Power & Light, specializing in system design and project management. Expertise in AutoCAD and effective communication skills facilitate cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring timely and compliant project execution. Achievements include significant enhancements in operational efficiency and safety within high-stakes environments. Bilingual in English and Spanish, contributing to diverse team dynamics.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineer II
Florida Power & Light
Miramar
03.2025 - Current
- Design Engineer in ETS - Distribution Engineering Department.
- Responsible for safe and reliable system designs, permitting, inventory, and calculations.
- Coordinates across departments to ensure efficient energy distribution projects.
Associate Engineer
Florida Power & Light
Miramar
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Created and reviewed technical designs, managed materials, and processed permits.
- Emphasized safety, compliance, and timely execution of engineering projects.
Restaurant Manager
Bunbury Miami
Miami
08.2017 - 12.2023
- Supervised daily restaurant operations, trained staff, managed scheduling, and ensured customer satisfaction.
- Developed leadership and time-management skills in a high-pressure service environment.
Project Engineer
Cherokee Enterprises Inc.
Doral
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed project specs, cost tracking, schedules, and field coordination for fuel system construction.
- Prepared RFPs and submittals, enforced safety protocols, and supported AutoCAD tasks.
Forklift Operator
Walton & Post, Inc
Miami
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Operated forklift for materials transport, staging, and loading while ensuring safety and efficiency.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Florida International University
Miami09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Florida International University
Miami04.2021
Associate of Arts - Mechanical Engineering
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL12.2018
Skills
- MS Office Proficiency
- Communication Skills
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk
- Problem Solving
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- MATLAB
- C
- Multitasking
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Leadership
Certification
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Engineer II
Florida Power & Light
03.2025 - Current
Associate Engineer
Florida Power & Light
02.2023 - 03.2025
Project Engineer
Cherokee Enterprises Inc.
06.2021 - 02.2023
Restaurant Manager
Bunbury Miami
08.2017 - 12.2023
Forklift Operator
Walton & Post, Inc
01.2016 - 08.2017
Master of Business Administration -
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Florida International University
Associate of Arts - Mechanical Engineering
Miami Dade College
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