SAMUEL H. COBB III

Engineering Specialist

 

4709 W. Plano Pkwy

Plano, TX

75093

248.631.6035

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

 

I have 24 years of experience in design and drafting for utility, industrial, and commercial development projects. My duties have included development and monitoring of project schedules, preparation and checking of detail drawings, and interacting with clients and vendors.

 

I am proficient in the use of PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, Pole Foreman, FAD, SAG 10, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Land Development Desktop, MicroStation, Microsoft Project, Hydroflow Hydrographs, Hydraflow Storm Sewers, Culvert Master, Watercad, and Microsoft Office software.

 

I have worked on projects for many companies including Consumers Energy, Detroit Edison, New York Power Authority, Niagara Mohawk, New England Power Service Company, National Grid, Duke Energy, Tennessee Valley Authority, Pacific Gas and Electric, Rochester Gas and Electric, Baltimore Gas and Electric, Commonwealth Edison, Wisconsin Power and Light, Holland Board of Public Works and projects in South America, Intel, Architect of the Capital, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force and Boeing.

 

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2015 - 2015R-Delta Engineering, Inc., Garland Texas

2013 - 2014GAI Consultants, Inc., Jackson, Michigan

2007 - 2013Commonwealth Associates, Inc., Jackson, Michigan

2006 - 2007Bolton and Associates, Inc., Southfield, Michigan

2005 - 2006Enco Engineering, Wyandotte, Michigan

2004 - 2005Prism Engineering, Inc., Toledo, Ohio

2002 - 2004Sidley Diamond Tool Company, Garden City, Michigan

1996 - 2001Miller/FAS Engineering Services, Ann Arbor, Michigan

1990 - 1996Black and Veatch, Ann Arbor, Michigan

1990 - 1990Wisne Design, Inc., Southfield, Michigan

1988 - 1988Franklin Fasteners, Redford, Michigan

1983 - 1987U.S. Navy, Antarctic Development Squadron Six

 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Senior Designer

R-Delta Engineeris, Inc. – Garland, TX

May 2015 to Current

 

Responsibilities

Prepare and oversee the preparation of construction documents.

Design new and modify existing Transmission, Sub-Transmission and Distribution systems.

 

Accomplishments

69kV Transmission Line Reconductor – Huntington, IN. The design was approximately 3 miles in length and utilized single pole wood structures in primarily delta configuration with 34.5kV underbuild. Duties also included field inspections, preparation of cost estimates, material lists and construction specifications

 

Assistant Technical Leader / Assistant Project Manager

GAI Consultants, Inc. - Jackson, MI

April 2013 to May 2014

 

Responsibilities

Create and manage project schedule.

Prepare and oversee the preparation of construction documents.

Design new and modify existing Transmission, Sub-Transmission and Distribution systems.

 

Accomplishments

69kV Transmission Line Reconductor – Huntington, IN. The design was approximately 3 miles in length and utilized single pole wood structures in primarily delta configuration with 34.5kV underbuild. Duties also included field inspections, preparation of cost estimates, material lists and construction specifications and overseeing the preparation of the construction drawings.

 

34.5kV Sub Transmission Line – North Vernon, IN. Duties included design of a new 3 phase tap for reliability upgrade and rebuilding approximately 1 mile of existing 34.5kV line including distribution attachments. The structures consisted of primarily wood single pole buckarm structures. Duties also included field inspections, preparation of cost estimates, material lists and construction specifications and overseeing the preparation of the construction drawings.

 

12kV Circuit – Weisburg, IN. This design was for a new 12kV circuit approximately 4 miles in length. The structures consisted of primarily wood single pole buckarm structures. Duties also included field inspections, preparation of cost estimates, material lists and construction specifications and overseeing the preparation of the construction drawings.

 

Distribution Relocation – Bloomington, IN. This project is for the relocation of the existing 12kV distribution for the construction of the new I-69 project. The duties included the layout of relocated lines, including both primary and secondary. The structures consist of primarily wood single pole structures and underground crossings as required. Duties also included field inspections, preparation of cost estimates, material lists and construction specifications and overseeing the preparation of the construction drawings.

 

 

Engineering Specialist

Commonwealth Associates, Inc - Jackson, MI

November 2007 to March 2013

 

Responsibilities

Create and manage project schedule.

Prepare and oversee the preparation of construction documents.

Design new and modify existing Transmission, Sub-Transmission and Distribution systems.

 

Accomplishments

34.5 kV sub transmission line-Lawrence County, New York. Duties included design of two parallel, 3 Phase, single circuit, 34.5 kV sub transmission lines, each approximately 3 miles in length, tying in a new substation to an existing 34.5 kV line. The design utilized single pole wood Buckarm type structures, single pole wood switch structures, two pole wood H-frame structures and three pole wood structures, and included an underground segment to transition across a ROW. Duties also included field inspections, preparation of cost estimates, material lists and construction specifications and overseeing the preparation of the construction drawings.

 

115 kV transmission line– Worcester County, Massachusetts; duties included relocation and design of an approximate 1-mile section of an existing 115 kV transmission line and design of a new 115 kV transmission line approximately 7 miles in length. Each line is a 3 Phase, single circuit 115 kV transmission line and utilize 954 kcmil 54/7 ACSR “Cardinal” conductor and 3/8” EHS 7-strand steel shieldwire on primarily single pole weathering steel davit arm structures arranged in delta configuration. Duties also included field inspections, preparation of scope documents, worklists, cost estimates, material lists, structure load reports, foundation design, construction specifications and structure concept drawings, written responses to various regulatory interrogatories, and coordination of efforts with various associated National Grid departments and environmental contractor.

 

115 kV transmission line uprate from 69kV–Hampden County, Massachusetts; duties included design of a new 115 kV transmission line approximately 10 miles in length. The line is a 3 Phase, single circuit 115 kV transmission line and initially utilizes 954 kcmil 54/7 ACSR “Cardinal” conductor and 3/8” EHS 7-strand steel shieldwire on primarily single pole weathering steel davit arm structures arranged in delta configuration. The structures on this project have been designed to withstand the loads of a 1590 kcmil 54/19 ACSR “Falcon” conductor for future upgrade capacity. Duties also included field inspections, preparation of scope documents, worklists, cost estimates, material lists, regulatory hearing attendance, written responses to various regulatory interrogatories, coordination of efforts with various associated National Grid departments and the environmental contractor.

 

Uprate from 69 kV to 115 kV transmission line project–Monroe County, New York; duties included preliminary design of the new 115 kV transmission line approximately 10 miles in length. The line is a 3 Phase, single circuit 115 kV transmission line and will utilize the 795 kcmil 26/7 ACSR “Drake” conductor and 3/8” EHS 7-strand steel shieldwire on primarily single pole weathering steel davit arm structures arranged in delta configuration. Duties also included field inspections, preparation of preliminary scope and estimate documents, work list, material lists, alternative routing reviews and coordination of efforts with various associated National Grid departments and environmental contractor.

 

 

Assistant Project Manager

Bolton and Associates, Inc. - Southfield, MI

June 2006 to August 2007

 

Assistant Project Manager responsible for overseeing an engineering team comprised of mid-and entry-level civil engineers and designers. Projects included a 50 acre single family residential development in St. Charles, Maryland, a 5 acre contractor’s warehouse development in Waldorf, Maryland and a 1 acre office building development in La Plata, Maryland. Prepared initial project schedules based on available budgets and employee resources. Tracked project progress and updated schedules as required. Coordinated with home office and clients in the course of the projects and with construction managers during the construction phase. Oversaw work on conceptual layout through final design of site layouts, site grading, roads, storm drainage systems, storm water management facilities, sanitary systems, and water systems for commercial buildings and residential subdivision projects. Oversaw the preparation of detail design drawings using AutoCAD Land Desktop and Civil 3D, and checked design drawings prior to release. Interfaced with material suppliers and subcontractors as needed.

 

 

Lead Structural Designer / Detailer

Enco Engineering - Wyandotte, MI

October 2005 to May 2006

 

Responsible for leading and coordinating project work relating to the structural renovation and integration of an existing, abandoned paint shop facility into the active Daimler-Chrysler Windsor Assembly Plant (Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Under contract with Midwest Steel). Coordinated the detailing and checking activities to ensure consistency with standard engineering practices. Coordinated with the project manager, owner’s engineer, and site erector to ensure timely and accurate delivery of reworked and/or new details for columns, beams, trusses, floor and/or roof decking, walkways, stairs, ladders, and handrails. Prepared and checked detail drawings. Various projects including Green Oak Village Place Shopping Center in Brighton, Michigan.

 

 

CAD Structural Designer

Prism Engineering, Inc. - Toledo, OH

August 2004 to October 2005

 

Responsible for conceptual layout through final design of various equipment and related supporting structural framing systems, including access ladders, stairways, platforms and catwalks, furnace binding, bulk material storage bins, distribution chutes, screw and belt conveyors, and glass coater trolley systems. Prepared refractory and mechanical piping drawings and checked design drawings prior to release. Conducted site visits as required to determine existing field conditions.

 

 

Tool Designer/Draftsman

Sidley Diamond Tool Company. -Garden City, MI

April 2002 to January 2004

 

Responsible for updating existing and preparing new tool drawings ensuring consistency with standard engineering practices.

Consulting with the Tool Department Supervisor as required coordinating drawing preparation with standard manufacturing processes.

Participated with the manufacturing of tools using Hardige high speed precision lathes, Bridgeport vertical mills and Devlieg coning machine.

 

 

Manager - Customer Service/Estimating

Miller/FAS Engineering Services. - Ann Arbor, MI

May 1996 to April 2001

 

My duties included:

First point of contact for new customer leads. Included evaluation of lead potential and contact information distribution to appropriate follow-up personnel.

Conducted site evaluations.

Prepared and submitted proposals including budgetary or firm cost estimates as required.

Prepared and submitted detailed bid packages.

Attended pre-bid and bid award meetings.

Conducted on-site safety surveys and prepared reports.

Performed Construction Project Manager duties as required, including materials acquisition, fabrication outsourcing, scheduling, site coordination and management.

Performed Design duties as required including preparation of detailed design drawings for customer review and outsourcing of fabrications.

Trained new engineering personnel on use of AutoCad and company design standards.

 

 

Technical Design Draftsman

Black and Veatch - Ann Arbor, MI

June 1990 to May 1996

 

My duties there included civil/structural, mechanical, wastewater and electrical design for both the Power Generation Facilities Division and Transmission and Distribution Division. Specific systems included; foundations, piping, architectural, structural building frames, access roads, oil containment and drainage systems, distribution tower structures, substation electrical systems, wiring diagrams and schematics.

 

 

Controls Draftsman/Designer

Wisne Design, Inc. - Southfield, MI

March 1990 to June 1990

 

Prepared drawings of Automation Control Systems for automotive assembly including frame/body panel assembly; conveyor/clamping systems; weld gun systems; sealant systems; control panels; safety systems and wiring raceways, utilizing robotic, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic components.

 

 

4-Slide Operator Set-up

Franklin Fasteners - Redford, MI

February 1988 to July 1988

 

My responsibilities included set-up and operation of 4-Slide manufacturing machines for production runs utilizing design drawings.

 

Aviation Egress Enviromental Cryogenics Technician

U.S. Navy - Antarctic Development Squadron Six - NAS Pt. Mugu, CA / New Zealand / Antarctica

1983 to 1987

 

Began as a technician and finished as the supervisor of the department responsible for maintaining and repairing the fire extinguishing, oxygen, environmental control, pressurization and emergency escape systems of LC-130 aircraft.

Honorably discharged.

 

 

EDUCATION

Vocational Certificate, Computer Aided Design/Drafting, Vocational Training Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, 1989

Additional Coursework:

Geology, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Project/Construction Management, and Retaining Wall Design, Lawrence Technological University, 2007

Hydrology, Macomb Community College, 2006

PMI – Project Management, AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D, Oakland Community College, 2006-2007