BRIAN L BASH P.E.                           

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER                            Cell# 916-467-2851

 

Brian L Bash P.E.

7721 El Modena Ave

Elverta, Ca 958626

Babramdude@comcast.net

 

PROFILE:

I possess a wide variety of experience in electrical systems design, including implementation, project and construction management thereof, for the Telco, Defense, Transportation, and Power Utilities. My most recent engagement my responsibilities as lead engineer for multiple utility scale solar design (20MW<) for interconnects to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE) and Austin Energy, as Engineer of Record.

 

I have 10+ years experience as an electrical engineer, including Hydro-power generation industry, and recently expanding into the utility scale Solar Plant design.  My career experience is in producing conceptual and detail designs for instrumentation, electrical distribution, SCADA, medium & high voltage equipment involved with power generation operations.

 

Typical deliverables include; specifications, drawings, construction packages, calculations, cost estimates, procurement assistance, installation assistance, turn-up/configuration support, as-built documentation, and maintenance personnel training.

 

I also have substantial experience with on-site construction, commissioning and operations. I possess intimate knowledge of auxiliary systems and balance of plant design, with wide knowledge of other discipline functions.

 

EDUCATION:

·         B.S. Electrical Engineering, California State University Fresno

·         A.A. Liberal Arts, Fresno City College

 

LICENSURE:

·         Professional Electrical Engineer (PE) CA, WA, NM, AZ, HI and MN.

·         California Low-Voltage Systems Installation Contractors License (C-7 Class 853788)

·         California Electrical Installation Contractors License (C-10 Class 853788)

 

other skills:

·         Proficient in producing either AutoCAD 2006 or Micro-station V8 drawings

·         Skilled in all aspects of the Microsoft Office suite including: Word, Excel, Project

·         Familiar with electrical design and analysis tools (SKM, Easy-power)

·         Fluent National Electrical Code and ANSI functional numbers system

·         Familiar with CSI or Performance based specification writing

·         Fluent in PG&E Internal Standards, Safety Procedures, ELS Drawing System & BOM  Database

·         Familiar with test equipment and procedures including (Doble, high pot, megger, T- Bird)

 

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: 

·         NFPA – NEC 70, Workplace Safety 70E Arc-Flash, Hazardous Locations Classifications – San Jose, Ca 2007

·         Federal NASA Developed Software – Specs-In-Tact Training Bellevue, Wa 2007

·         SEL Schweitzer Eng Lab - Power Protection Relays Seminar Bellevue, Wa 2006

·         Pelco Site Training – Camera System Design Training Fresno, Ca 2002

·         Pacific Bell – Inside/Outside Plant Detail Engineering San Ramon, Ca 2000

·         AT&T Local Services - Engineering Resource Training - San Francisco Ca 1999

CAREER HISTORY:

 

WORLEY PARSONS – SACRAMENTO, CA

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - FEB 2012/PRESENT

 

PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC – HYDRO PROJECT PORTFOLIO PLANNING contract – The Project and Portfolio Planning group (PPP) is a relatively new organization within PG&E’s Power Generation Department. PPP is a small group with the key responsibility to improve the long term planning of Hydro projects across entire system.

Soliciting input from the key internal stakeholder groups including O&M, Asset Management, Project Engineering, Permitting, internal construction, and Sourcing to obtain the information to develop an accurate and complete Planning Package.

Input pertinent data for each project into the electronic project planning system, Project and Portfolio Management (PPM).

Prepare planning level scope of work that considers all input received from stakeholders using standard formats and forms. The scope will include alternative analysis, consideration of risks and hazards, detailed engineering, procurement, pre-construction activities, construction, commissioning, and project closeout as appropriate.

 

BTE-SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - JUNE 2010/PRESENT

 

20MW-150MW SOLAR POWER PLANT DESIGN – EUROPEAN DEVELOPMENT FIRMS

Senior Engineer typical scope of work includes preliminary and detail engineering, including: prepare conceptual AC and DC system design, equipment selection, including production of drawings, bill of material, one/three line diagrams, load lists, schematics and wiring diagrams, cable sizing and equipment sizing calculations, equipment specifications, design calculations, protective relaying, auxiliary systems, test and startup support, to construction support. 

My consulting or soft skills include project management, estimating, scheduling, client interface, business development, definition of work scope, estimation of hours and materials, project coordination and tracking, prepare RFP, bid evaluation and administer equipment contracts. 

 

HDR/DEVINE TARBELL & ASSOCIATES – SACRAMENTO, CA

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - FEB 2008/APL 2010

 

PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC – HYDRO engineering STRATEGIC ALLIANCE contract – Engineer of Record typical scope of work includes preliminary and detail engineering, including: prepare conceptual system logic design, unit tripping schemes, drawings for construction, bill of material, one/three line diagrams, load lists, schematics and wiring diagrams, power system analysis including load-flow and arc-flash hazard assessment, cable sizing and equipment sizing calculations, equipment specifications, design calculations, protective relaying, auxiliary systems, test and startup support, and construction support.

 

PG&E Projects as Engineer of Record:

·         HELMS PSP TPC PROGRAM – 230KV TRANSFORMER PROTECTION

·         HELMS PSP ARC FLASH PROGRAM – ARC SAFE 13.8KV SWITCHGEAR REPLACEMENT

·         KINGS RIVER PH – OIL SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM (OSPP)

·         SALT SPRINGS PH - U1 & U2 OSPP

·         WEST POINT PH – 11.5 KV SWITCHGEAR REPLACEMENT

·         NEWCASTLE PH – 115 KV BREAKER REPLACEMENT

·         BALCH PH AFTER BAY FISH RELEASE – VALVE CONTROL REPLACEMENT

·         GRIZWOLD GATE - GATE STRUCTURE POWER & CONTROL REPLACEMENT

·         SPAULDING PH – U1 OSPP

·         WISHON SPILL GATE - GATE CONTROL REPLACEMENT

URS/WASHINGTON GROUP INTERNATIONAL – BELLEVUE, WA

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER IV – SEPT 2004/FEB 2008

 

Previous Clients and Projects:

·         QGAS QATAR sulfur extraction plant - design/build contract –Communications & control systems design lead, responsible for all the vendor reviews, equipment ordered, drawings, specifications for CCTV, fiber-optic installation, optical carrier, LAN, PA, and access monitoring systems.

·         PPL MONTANA – RAINBOW REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT – Wrote detailed specifications and drawings for a new 80MW Powerhouse as part of the Hydro-Turbine-Generator (HTG) Water-to-Wire design.

·         US ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS- HYDRO DESIGN CENTER – Prepared bid documents, scope of work, preliminary report, and Arc-Flash analysis for phase 1 task order issued by ACOE provided one-line diagram of Bonnieville 1&2 powerhouses on Columbia River (26-generator system) utilizing SKM Powertools.

·         US ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS- HYDRO DESIGN CENTER - Fire Detection and Suppression Design including interface to HVAC for control room pressurization in all three major powerhouses, Dalles, John Day, Bonneville, on the Lower Columbia River.

·         CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES – METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – Remote Telemetry Unit and Front-end Processor Remediation and Replacement Contingencies Plan Development.

·         puget sound energy – upper baker lake fish collection barge – Preformed final design including engineering calculations, schedule, cost estimation, specifications, and drawings for new floating fish collection facility. Including engineer responses to Client and Contractor RFIs, Submittals and DCNs. 

·         US DOD – CHEMICAL DEMILITARIZATION PROGRAM – Preformed analysis of needs and produced conceptual design including engineering report, schedule, cost estimation, preliminary specifications, and drawings for a new integrated Specialized Entry Radio System at four sites throughout the US.

·         colwitz county WA. public utilities district – Swift 2 Rebuild project – Preformed construction management services for complete rebuild of 90MWatt powerhouse, switchyard and intake dam. In addition, responsible for system turn-over packages during construction, start-up, testing and close out. 

·         USAID – IraqI MINISTRY of water - Sweet Water Canal Communications Conceptual Design – Preformed analysis of needs and produced conceptual design including engineering report, schedule, cost estimation, preliminary specifications, and drawings for a SSB radio, land line installation and satellite communications system.

·         CA. DWR - STATE WATER PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM UPGRADE - Provided the consultation and engineering services for the design of a complete communications system upgrade and replacement. The current system covers the entire state water project consisting of 130+ locations or communications nodes to provide voice, data, SCADA, and video to the remote sites.

 

STANTEC/ACEx TECHNOLOGIES INC. - SACRAMENTO, CA

SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER/CONSULTANT - MAR 2002/MAY 2004

 

Previous Clients and Projects:

·         CALTRAIN/JPB - Provided detailed specifications, drawings, budget estimates, and implementation plan for modifications to variable message sign system from dial-up circuits to frame relay access.

·         LONG ISLAND RAILROAD - Provided detailed IP based LAN design and specifications for SCADA, PLC HMI, remote I/O, and interfaces to central control center.

·         SACRAMENTO RAPID TRANSIT - Responsible for detailed design of OSP ADSS Fiber for installation on south link line expansion, including of 9 Miles of OSP.

·         DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT - Detailed specifications, executive summaries, position papers and contract documents produced for southeast, airport, and northwest links to be installed in 2005-7. Prepared reports to client defining problem, evaluation, and possible solution.

·         OREGON DEPT. of TRANSPORTATION – Specified, estimated costs, proved concept though demonstration, and designed remote Allan-Bradley PLC RS-View Interface and multiple site controlled surveillance camera system for Portland I-5 Draw Bridge.

·         SEATTLE SOUND TRANSIT – Specifications and Drawings for Airport line extension. Responsibilities included ISP/OSP cable network and voice communications for VoIP system.

 

·         S.M.U.D. - Responsible for providing engineering consultation services for SMUD including design, development, coordination and implementation of multiple telecommunications, SCADA, inside plant, and outside plant projects.

 

S.M.U.D. SACRAMENTO MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT - SACRAMENTO, CA

SENIOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER – MAR 2001/MAR 2002

·         Responsible for providing planning, design, development and coordination of expansions, modifications, and additions to the district's business telephone systems and the integrated call center technologies.

·         Management of internal forces, vendors & contractors, responsible for project budgeting, scheduling, procurement of products (RFP/Specs) and/or services from providers.

 

REFERENCES (Others provided on request):

 

ROB POTTER                PG&E – FORMER GC MANAGER/PLANNING SUPERVISOR

Phone Number:              Desk 916-760-3848 Cell 530-305-8192

Reference Type:              Professional – Previous Supervisor

 

JAMES MEARNS                PG&E – SENIOR CONSULTING ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Phone Number:              Desk 415-973-6989 Cell 916-709-5830

Reference Type:              Professional - Previous Client

 

STEVEN MILLER                HDR/DTA – SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (35+ YRS EXP)

Phone Number:              Desk 916-679-8744

Reference Type:              Professional - Previous Co-Worker

 

TOM MERRITT                WASHINGTON GROUP INTERNATIONAL – SUPV ELECT ENG V

Phone Number:              Desk 425-451-4615 Cell 206-963-1620

Reference Type:              Professional - Previous Manager

 

RON CRESWELL                STANTEC/ACEX Technologies INC – eng mngr

Phone Number:              Cell 510-917-4742 Office 510-652-1412

Reference Type:              Professional - Previous Manager

 

RUSS TOWNSEND VERIZION BUSINESS - SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Phone Number:              Cell 916-276-0391

Reference Type:              Professional - Industry Associate

 

MARIO PEREZ                SBC/PacBell/AT&T – SENIOR OUTSIDE PLANT ENGINEER

Phone Number:              Cell 415-860-5683

Reference Type:              Professional - Previous Manager

 

 

 

BRIAN L BASH P.E.                            3/10/2014