Ryan Jones
Mandeville,LA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Project Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the power & energy industry. Skilled in Transmission & Distribution Engineering, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), and Relationship & Team Building. Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Engineer
GAI Consultants, Inc
05.2023 - Current
- Worked with clients as a lead engineer to provide high-quality engineering designs and deliverables on a variety of transmission projects
- Served as a team lead in order to mentor and direct a group of engineers on FirstEnergy projects
- Promoted the addition of new clients and projects through safe, effective, and efficient engineering
- Responsible for scope-of-work development as a leader on the EPC team
- Worked as a Quality Check reviewer for various projects across GAI's portfolio in order to ensure the quality and accuracy of submittals while training less experienced employees
- Attended and hosted site visits and client meetings regularly in order to maintain productive and positive relationships
- Obtained the internal clearance of Task Manager in order to review project budgets and resource allocation
- Developed training modules and quality assurance processes in order to assist in the training of less experienced employees
Transmission & Distribution Engineer III
Ampirical
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked with clients as a lead engineer to provide high-quality engineering designs and deliverables on a variety of transmission and distribution projects
- Worked as a Quality Check reviewer for various projects across Ampirical's portfolio in order to ensure the quality and accuracy of submittals while training less experienced employees
- Attended and hosted site visits and client meetings regularly in order to maintain productive and positive relationships
- Lead initiatives with the EPC team on the completion of projects from the bid phase through construction
Transmission & Distribution Engineer II
Ampirical
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Worked as a member of the Transmission & Distribution team in the analysis of utility structures, foundations, and overall line arrangements for a number of reputable power/energy companies
- Worked as a Quality Check reviewer for various projects across Ampirical's portfolio in order to ensure the quality and accuracy of submittals while training less experienced employees
- Attended and hosted site visits and client meetings regularly in order to maintain productive and positive relationships
- Frequently received positive reviews and feedback from clients on the quality of engineering deliverables across a wide range of projects
- Earned a promotion from this position into a new role of Transmission & Distribution Engineer III
Associate Engineer II
Sargent & Lundy
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Worked as a member of the Transmission team in the analysis of utility structures, foundations, and overall line arrangements for a number of reputable power/energy companies
- Frequently applied both company and government standards, along with engineering knowledge and creativity, as a means of generating innovative engineering designs for projects with varying scopes
- Frequently received positive reviews and feedback from clients on the quality of engineering deliverables across a wide range of projects
Transmission & Distribution Engineer I
Ampirical
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Worked as a member of the Transmission & Distribution team in the analysis of utility structures and lines for a number of reputable power/energy companies
- Designed and engineered utility improvements that have been implemented in the field
Naval Architect/Engineering Intern
Bollinger Shipyards
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Worked alongside the Naval Architecture team on the problem-solving, engineering design, and analysis associated with marine vessels for clients such as the United States Coast Guard
- Assisted in designing and implementing structural foundations that were installed on active USCG vessels
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Louisiana Tech University
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Assisted Dr. Arden Moore and other graduate assistants in conducting research experiments regarding thermal management in electronics
- Processed analytical data related to the experiment being performed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05.2018
Skills
- Proposal Development
- Scope Definition
- Engineering Design
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Training and Mentoring
- Relationship Building (both internal and external)
- PLS-CADD (including PLS-POLE)
- MFAD (used for Foundation Design)
- AutoCAD
- Mathcad
- SolidWorks
- Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc)
Licenses & Certifications
P.E. License (Louisiana) | Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board | August 2023
Timeline
Senior Project Engineer
GAI Consultants, Inc
05.2023 - Current
Transmission & Distribution Engineer III
Ampirical
04.2022 - 05.2023
Transmission & Distribution Engineer II
Ampirical
07.2020 - 04.2022
Associate Engineer II
Sargent & Lundy
06.2019 - 06.2020
Transmission & Distribution Engineer I
Ampirical
06.2018 - 04.2019
Naval Architect/Engineering Intern
Bollinger Shipyards
05.2017 - 08.2017
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Louisiana Tech University
11.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Louisiana Tech University
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