Sunita Suresh Bodke
Santa Clara,CA
Summary
Experienced Power System Engineer with a robust background in power systems analysis, transmission planning, and interconnection studies. Specialized in executing dynamic stability studies, load flow analysis, and system reliability assessments for large-scale generator interconnection projects in ERCOT, PJM, NYISO and ISO-NE. Proficient in utilizing industry-standard tools such as PSS/E, Powergem TARA . Adept at leading technical studies, ensuring compliance with FERC, NERC, and IEEE standards, and enhancing transmission and generation interconnection capabilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Power System Engineer
Daymark Energy Advisors
02.2023 - Current
- Coordinating and performing technical studies related to the interconnection of proposed new generation, transmission, and load facilities (i.e., interconnection projects)
- Conducted studies regarding system reliability on transmission system security and reliability in NYISO, ISO-NE and CAISO
- Analyzing injection capabilities for potential points of interconnection (POI) in NYISO, ISO-NE and CAISO regions to determine projects that contribute to overloads and provide cost estimates for potential upgrades
- Evaluating Generation interconnection (GI) consisting of model building, steady state analysis, dynamic stability analysis, and voltage and frequency ride through studies
- Conducted System modeling and analysis support concerning transmission issues pertaining to power injection analyses for near term as well as long term forecasts
- Assisting developers with transmission interconnection applications for generation and battery resources
- Managing project work to deliver consulting services and providing subject matter expertise to clients and project teams while ensuring all work is performed consistent with the firm’s quality standards
- Supporting the leadership team in building and strengthening the capabilities of the Transmission Planning and Generation Interconnection practice by drafting proposals to secure new projects and creating documentation for internal training
- Facilitating the onboarding of new engineers, junior engineers, and interns, as well as providing training as needed
System Studies Engineer - PSED Division
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc.
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Executed dynamic stability studies for PJM large power system network generation Interconnection studies per ISOs/RTOs requirements using PSS/E simulation tool
- Reviewed and modified PSS/E dynamic models associated with PJM power grids including developing and modifying the dynamic contingency definitions as per planning criteria and model inputs around supply, demand and grid topology
- Reviewed and modified PSS/E models associated with power grids including modifying the models associated with various components including inverter-based units
- Conducted power system studies to identify transmission system bottlenecks and recommend network upgrades to alleviate them
- Prepared data for other engineering investigations by processing, generating, and maintaining it as needed
- Analyzed the impact of anticipated generation expansion on the transmission system
- Interpret and apply industry standards and requirements including NERC, FERC, IEEE standards and regulations
- Documented and communicated results effectively to the client including report writing and summary presentations
Power System Engineering Intern
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc.
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Analyzed steady state load flow for one of the utilities in ERCOT for generator interconnection studies using Siemens PTI PSS/E for upcoming renewable energy generation facilities in ERCOT footprint
- Authored technical report documenting impact and feasibility of new generator interconnections on existing system stability
- Assessed performance of the power system compliance with NERC standard TPL-001-04 as per ERCOT Planning guide requirements for reliable operations of electric grid
- Implemented automation technologies (Python Scripting) to speed up analysis
Engineering Intern
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed, updated, designed one line diagrams for breaker replacement scheme in distribution Substation
- Worked on AC/DC schematics, relay communication logic diagrams with respect to protection & control circuits for distribution Substation
- Developed one line diagram using SEL Architect and HMI interface for substation and industrial control applications using SEL RTAC software
- Provided technical support for protection, automation, and communication issues in substation and industrial control applications
- Developed isolation, commissioning, testing and restoration plans for distribution substation and industrial installations
Deputy Executive Engineer
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd
06.2010 - 08.2020
- Directly responsible for analyzing load patterns and load flow analysis of existing EHV ICTs and Power transformer installation for various substations, analyzing requirements of 33kV bays from EHV substations, providing technical and financial scrutiny for agency/contract work related to the commissioning of power transformers, monitoring ongoing projects, providing technical approvals of schemes for installations, preparing cost estimates for approvals, conducting factory inspections, and handling a wide variety of special projects
- Analyzed loading patterns of existing EHV ICTs and transformers installed at 400kV, 220kV, 132kV, and 100kV substations across Maharashtra, along-with part of a team conducting load flow analysis using PSSE tool to justify the proposed ICTs and transformers’ capacity enhancement at EHV substations
- Analyzed physical design layouts of the 400kV, 220kV, 132kV, and 100kV substations EHV to study the 33/22kV bays, transformers to study the redundancy aspects
- Analyzed requirements of 33kV bays from EHV substations of MSETCL for local power distribution companies to cater to their future/upcoming load demand of industry, residential and agriculture consumers
- Identified critically loaded EHV substation in transmission network and EHV lines, which required capacity enhancement for reliability, redundancy of grid, and also provided the short-term and long-term solutions
- Monitored ongoing projects of ICTs and transformer commissioning for timely completion, and resolved bottlenecks via shortage of EHV equipment and outage issues
- Facilitated technical approvals of schemes for installation of ICTs and transformers at EHV substation under MSETCL from the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission complying with IEC/Indian standards
- Responsible for witnessing Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) Inspection of critical equipment viz
- 400kV bus reactors, power transformers, EHV circuit Breaker up to 400kV class, lighting arresters, EHV current transformer, EHV cables, etc
- At manufacturer’s works located across India
Electrical Design Engineer
HERTZ CONSULTANTS PVT LTD
09.2009 - 05.2010
- Responsible for preparation of basic and detailed design and engineering drawings/documents as per client specification as well as relevant IS, IEC, IEEE, BIS and Indian Electricity Act
- Providing technical support to obtain approval to release for manufacturing or site construction activities
- Studied Electrical layouts of Industrial buildings and plants such as steel plants, aluminum refinery, thermal power plant and created illumination design and drawings with selection of luminaries, fixtures based on the specifications and location
- Responsible for preparing cable scheduling: Selection of cable type and preparation of Bill of Materials
- Involved in the decision making of transformer sizing based on the requirement of new furnace Plant loading in Industrial area
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, Michigan01.2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Sardar Patel College of Engineering (University of Mumbai)
01.2009
Skills
- PSS/E
- PowerGEM TARA
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Load Flow Studies
- Dynamic Stability Analysis
- Substation Design
- AutoCAD
- Aspen Oneliner
- Revit
- SEL RTAC
- SEL Architect
- Project Management
- MS Office
- SAP End User
Certification
- Power System Protection Communication – Alstom Grid India
- Testing of EHV & LV Power Equipment – Power Systems & Learning Center India
- Conditional Monitoring of EHV Equipment – ABB India
- Earthing Installation & Safety Measures – REC India
- Induction Level Training – YASHADA Training Institute India
Degree
MS EE (Power Systems)
Timeline
Power System Engineer
Daymark Energy Advisors
02.2023 - Current
System Studies Engineer - PSED Division
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc.
01.2022 - 02.2023
Power System Engineering Intern
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc.
08.2021 - 12.2021
Engineering Intern
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
05.2021 - 08.2021
Deputy Executive Engineer
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd
06.2010 - 08.2020
Electrical Design Engineer
HERTZ CONSULTANTS PVT LTD
09.2009 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)
Michigan Technological University
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Sardar Patel College of Engineering (University of Mumbai)
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