Ryan Price
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Current Associate Engineer contributing full-time within SMUD’s Transmission Planning department, possessing over 6 years of progressive expertise in grid planning and operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Engineer – Transmission Planning & Operations
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
Sacramento, CA
02.2021 - Current
- Conduct load-flow, contingency, and fault analysis studies using GE PSLF to evaluate transmission system performance and reliability.
- Support long-term transmission planning for system expansion and upgrades, ensuring capacity meets customer demand and complies with NERC and industry standards.
- Assist in development of planning models and preparation of technical reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory submissions.
- Maintain accurate record-keeping and documentation for planning and operational activities.
Assistant Engineer – Grid Planning & Operations
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
Sacramento, CA
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Performed power flow analysis and transmission capacity assessments to support grid planning initiatives.
- Collaborated with senior engineers on reliability studies and grid modernization projects, including renewable integration and system upgrade evaluations.
- Contributed to operational planning support for SMUD’s generation and transmission assets.
STEM Student Assistant – Grid Operations & Planning
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
Sacramento, CA
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Supported data analysis and preliminary power system studies to assist engineers in planning and operational projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Power Systems)
California State University
Sacramento01.2019
Skills
- Power system analysis: load-flow, short-circuit, contingency studies
- Simulation tools: GE PSLF, PowerWorld, PSSE
- NERC compliance support and record-keeping
- Load-flow analysis
- Fault analysis
- Technical report writing
- Grid modernization
- Renewable integration
- Transmission capacity assessment
- Attention to detail
- Power system theory and AC/DC transmission systems
- Electrical codes, standards, and safety
- Creative problem-solving and critical thinking
Timeline
Associate Engineer – Transmission Planning & Operations
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
02.2021 - Current
Assistant Engineer – Grid Planning & Operations
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
03.2020 - 08.2021
STEM Student Assistant – Grid Operations & Planning
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
05.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Power Systems)
California State University
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