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Wude Kitila

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Electrical Engineer with proven progression from Associate to Staff Engineer at JEA. Skilled in leading large-scale utility projects, optimizing system performance, and driving cost-effective solutions. Pursuing an MBA to expand leadership and strategic management capabilities, bridging technical expertise with business innovation.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Engineer

JEA, Jacksonville Electric Authority
08.2024 - Current
  • Lead the design and analysis of electrical distribution systems for diverse customer bases
  • Oversee complex projects, ensuring technical compliance, budget alignment, and timely delivery
  • Mentor junior engineers and coordinate cross-functional project teams
  • Support strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency and grid modernization.

Associate Engineer

JEA, Jacksonville Electric Authority
05.2022 - 08.2024
  • Promoted to Staff Engineer based on strong performance, technical expertise, and leadership contributions
  • Designed and maintained electrical distribution systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers
  • Developed plans for overhead and underground distribution projects using
  • MicroStation and GIS tools
  • Conducted load flow, voltage drop, and fault current studies to ensure system reliability
  • Coordinated with construction, operations, and maintenance teams to execute projects on schedule
  • Leadership & Key Projects
  • Grid Modernization Initiative – Implemented automation systems to reduce outage restoration time by 12%
  • System Planning Optimization – Developed capacity upgrade plans, reducing capital costs by 8%
  • Mentorship – Trained junior engineers in design standards and project workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of North Florida
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Gondar University
Ethiopia
01.2015

Skills

  • MicroStation AutoCAD (Electrical) GIS
  • Power Distribution Design Load Flow & Short Circuit Analysis
  • System Reliability Improvement NESC & NEC Standards
  • Problem Solving Project Coordination Technical Leadership
  • Project management

Timeline

Staff Engineer

JEA, Jacksonville Electric Authority
08.2024 - Current

Associate Engineer

JEA, Jacksonville Electric Authority
05.2022 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of North Florida

Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Gondar University

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