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Scott Longway

Summary

Systematic Electrical Engineer experienced in managing electrical project lifecycle from design phase to delivery and implementation. Polished in analyzing, troubleshooting and developing solutions. Consistently delivers engineering services to meet company, customer and statutory and regulatory specifications on time and within budget.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Engineer

National Grid
05.2014 - 10.2023
  • Perform preliminary engineering and detailed final design engineering for transmission and distribution class substations up to and including 345kV.
  • Designs include modifications and additions to existing sites and new 'green' field (new construction) locations.
  • Provide detailed technical scope and cost estimate documentation for use by both internal and external design resources.
  • Perform engineering calculations and studies to support project scope.
  • Provide technical leadership to a multi-disciplined project team.
  • Prepare comprehensive written and oral reports of technical problems, investigative findings, and engineering recommendations.
  • Support Project Manager and Project Management Processes.
  • Participate in project estimating and economic analysis.
  • Coordinate with design consultants and interface with internal design staff.
  • Review drawings associated with projects, including manufacturers' equipment.
  • Manage consultants' work, ensuring compliance and technical adequacy against approved standards.
  • Development of standards and procedures.

Support construction and project closeout activities.

Electrical Engineer

Vanderweil Engineering
08.2012 - 01.2016
  • Leveraged mastery of AutoCAD Electrical Toolset to develop and document electrical schematics.
  • Coordinated with contractors during construction phases to ensure proper execution of designs according to established specifications and plans.
  • Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
  • Used established formulae to calculate current loads and short circuit currents.
  • Implemented and approved design control procedures for electrical development in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
  • Coordinated with vendors to identify and procure appropriate equipment necessary for project completion.
  • Initiated project management knowledge study and subsequently standardized project management practices.
  • Performed detailed engineering functions including the layout of electrical stations, design of station single line and three line drawings.
  • AC and DC Schematics
  • Expertise in substation design and heavy industrial power systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

SUNY DELHI
New York, NY

Skills

  • Knowledge of Bentley Microstation, AUTO-CAD, Microsoft Project, CDEGS (grounding software), SESShield (lightning software) Primavera and/or other similar software tools
  • Knowledge of the following is desired: Substation construction and maintenance techniques, Electric utility operation practices, Substation materials, Grounding and Lightning study analysis, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA 70, ASTM, NESC and the NYS Building Code
  • Proven interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Good working knowledge of industry standards, safety standards, and existing electrical design codes
  • Proficient MS Office computer skills (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc)

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Timeline

Electrical Engineer

National Grid
05.2014 - 10.2023

Electrical Engineer

Vanderweil Engineering
08.2012 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Northeastern University

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

Rochester Institute of Technology

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

SUNY DELHI
Scott Longway