SILVIA MARGARET VILLARROEL VASQUEZ
Reston
Summary
Results-oriented Electrical and Electronics Engineer with 17+ years of international experience in power systems, hydroelectric projects, and telecommunications. Expertise in project management, electrical distribution, substations, and high-voltage systems, with proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver large-scale infrastructure projects on time and within budget. Skilled in AutoCAD, DigSilent, SCADA, and PLCs. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. Bilingual: English / Spanish.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
ELFEC
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Directed electrical distribution projects including substations and high/medium/low-voltage line installations.
- Oversaw execution, ensuring compliance with technical standards and safety regulations.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones.
Design Engineer
Advanced Engineering SAC
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Designed network architectures, electrical layouts, and diagrams for hydroelectric plants, substations, and transmission lines.
- Supported project implementation in collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Technical Advisor
ENDE CORANI S.A
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided technical guidance for hydroelectric projects during pre-investment and execution phases.
- Conducted risk assessments and ensured regulatory compliance.
Electrical & Electronics Engineer (Project Prosecutor)
ENDE
04.2014 - 07.2020
- Managed procurement contracts for turbines, generators, and substation equipment in hydroelectric projects.
- Supervised project execution ensuring adherence to industry standards.
Telecommunications Instructor
Military School of Engineering (EMI)
02.2011 - 12.2014
- Taught Telecommunications and Applied Electronics courses at the undergraduate level.
- Designed and delivered curriculum, improving student performance in applied labs.
Education
Master's - Electrical Power Systems Engineering and Maintenance
Twentieth Century University
B.Sc. - Electrical Engineering
UMSS
BoliviaB.Sc. - Electronics Engineering
UMSS
BoliviaDiploma - University Teaching
UMSS
BoliviaSkills
- Electrical Power Systems
- Hydroelectric generation
- Substations
- Transmission & distribution
- Protection & control (P&C)
- SCADA
- Telecommunications
- Network architecture
- Structured cabling
- VoIP
- Cisco CCNA
- Software Tools
- AutoCAD
- DigSilent
- Neplan
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel Advanced
- Project Management
- Contract administration
- Risk assessment
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- IEEE Training - Protection of Electrical Power Systems
- Siemens - Spectrum Power 5 SCADA Operation & Maintenance
- GE Grid Solutions - Technical Workshop
- PLC Siemens S7-400 and SCADA Zenon Copadata
- Occupational Health & Safety - ENDE
Timeline
Project Manager
ELFEC
05.2023 - 05.2024
Design Engineer
Advanced Engineering SAC
04.2022 - 07.2022
Technical Advisor
ENDE CORANI S.A
08.2020 - 08.2021
Electrical & Electronics Engineer (Project Prosecutor)
ENDE
04.2014 - 07.2020
Telecommunications Instructor
Military School of Engineering (EMI)
02.2011 - 12.2014
Master's - Electrical Power Systems Engineering and Maintenance
Twentieth Century University
B.Sc. - Electrical Engineering
UMSS
B.Sc. - Electronics Engineering
UMSS
Diploma - University Teaching
UMSS