VIRGINIA PUENTES
Floresville,USA
Summary
Accomplished Engineer with a robust background in utility and energy sector design, notably at CPS ENERGY. Expert in GIS and SAP, demonstrating exceptional project management and collaborative skills. Proven track record in enhancing project efficiency and applying innovative design solutions in complex environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer II
C&D Utility Consulting, LLC
San Antonio, Texas
07.2023 - Current
- Determined design criteria or specifications for all projects and requested infrastructure installation
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress updates.
- Oversee designers creating engineered documentation for project specific infrastructure
- Ability to apply knowledge to other clients when assistance is needed in other departments
- Storm assessment for TNMP for hurricane restoration
Distribution Designer/Engineer
SELECT Power Systems
San Antonio, Texas
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Developed mockups and designs for single and three phase electrical distribution, gas main and service, and streetlight installs and removals
- Bidding calculation for client approval on all needed designs
- Utilized knowledge in Large Commercial, Small Commercial, and Subdivision Planning to review engineered documentation for new utility installations
ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE I
CPS ENERGY
San Antonio, Texas
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Project Manager for Natural Gas Civic Improvement throughout Bexar County
- Project Engineer for customer development driven projects and designs in GIS and MicroStation
- Budget calculation for overall project, purchase order creation and bid review for pipe, valves, and fittings
- Conducted pressure tests on steel supply mains prior to commissioning new pipeline
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN COORDINATOR I
CPS ENERGY
San Antonio, Texas
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Work Manager/ARM Portal order creation and task progression
- Navigation in SAP for need customer data
- Knowledge of the line extension policy and the gas main and service policy
- Collaborated with many developers, engineering firms, construction foreman's and city officials to coordinate installation of needed infrastructure to service customer demands
ENGINEER TECHNOLOGIST (CONTRACTOR)
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER TEXAS
El Campo, Texas
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Utilization of GIS to design needed electrical distribution lines
- Knowledge of load capacity software
- Easement documentation drafting and review for recording
- Interaction with large commercial, small commercial and residential customers for new and existing electrical services
- Coordination with construction for electrical installs
- Storm assessment for AEP Texas - El Campo for ice storm restoration
PROJECT ENGINEER
ATMOS INTERNATIONAL
San Antonio, Texas
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Configuration of Pipeline Integrity System for leak detection
- Data retrieval from a real time servers
- Interaction and customer service for leak alarms and customer operation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
05.2017
Skills
- APSEN Plus V9
- MATLAB
- SolidWorks Design
- Scale6-KENO V & VI
- Visual Basics
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Adobe Acrobat & Bluebeam
- GIS
- Work Manager/ARM Portal
- SAP
Timeline
Engineer II
C&D Utility Consulting, LLC
07.2023 - Current
Distribution Designer/Engineer
SELECT Power Systems
08.2022 - 07.2023
ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE I
CPS ENERGY
08.2021 - 07.2022
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN COORDINATOR I
CPS ENERGY
07.2018 - 08.2021
ENGINEER TECHNOLOGIST (CONTRACTOR)
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER TEXAS
01.2018 - 06.2018
PROJECT ENGINEER
ATMOS INTERNATIONAL
06.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Texas A&M University - Kingsville