NATE CHRISTOPHER P.E.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Principal/Owner
BACKGROUND
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Registered Professional
Electrical Engineer with over (20) years experience in design of power distribution, lighting, and control systems in the
construction industry.
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Effective and efficient
electrical design engineer, specification and report writer, project manager, cost estimator, electrical inspector, and office
supervisor.
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Experienced in the industries
of heavy industrial manufacturing, healthcare, commercial, and county pumping stations.
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE
Outstanding producer
of accurate and advanced electrical engineering calculations, economic analysis and comprehensive electrical reports.
Extensive design
experience in 4160V through 120V power distribution systems for both normal, emergency and standby power systems (e.g. on-site
power generation); interior and exterior lighting systems; control systems for complex central plant and motor controls.
Extensive experience
in motor controls for facility central plants, sewer pumps, HVAC pumping controls, fans and blowers.
Exceptional
in the design fire alarm systems; controls for both buildings and equipment and other miscellaneous building electrical and
communication systems.
In-depth knowledge of and in-depth application knowledge of current building and safety codes including: CEC, NEC, NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), and California Title 24 electrical
and energy codes. Knowledgeable in building and safety codes governing other
discipline including UBC, UMC, UPC, UFC and ADA.
Effective interaction
with local power utility (e.g. SCE & DWP), state, county, and city plan check.
FIRM RESPONSIBILITY
Responsible
for all production deliverables, ensuring such are prepared consistent with building and safety codes, economic considerations,
and within clients’ timeline.
· Set the direction and oversee the production
of all construction documents, reports, engineering calculations, cost estimates and other materials.
· Principal participant in all, project development
consultations, existing facilities surveys, owner supplied data coordination, client/engineer meetings, construction pre-bid
job walks, submittal reviews, inspections, and other construction period services.
· Point of contact for all new engineering
jobs and for the selection of all temporary contract personnel.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS/AFFILIATIONS:
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Registered Professional
Electrical Engineer, State of California, license #E14422
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Member of: AIPE, IEEE, NSPE, AEE, NFPA
EDUCATION: California State University, Long Beach – B.S.E.E. 1983
HARSH THAKER
Principal Designer and Controls Master
BACKGROUND
Over eight years experience in the field of facility design and construction.
Disciplined in electrical design, cost estimation. Experienced in industrial
and commercial projects.
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE
Exceptional
Designer/Drafter of electrical distribution and lighting systems for manufacturing facilities, hospitals and other varied
facilities.
Five
(5) years experience in application of PLC’s and ladder logic for varied equipment such as boilers, chillers, water
heaters, pumps and some manufacturing equipment.
Developing an outstanding working knowledge of
building safety codes including NEC and NFPA.
Experienced drafter, manual and computer aided. Proficient in Autocad, Intergraph, General Drafting System (GDS), and other computer
aided design software packages.
Skilled construction planner and scheduler using
CPM ADM and PDM formats. Microsoft Projects and Primavera project planning software
expert..
Highly computer literate. Deadline oriented.
FIRM RESPONSIBILITY
Exemplary Power System Designs Responsibilities:
Produce plans, draft specifications and cost
estimates.
Placement, specifying, sizing and/or selection of electrical power distribution equipment
and components such as: Switchboards, Distribution Boards, Emergency Generators,
ATS, UPS, MCC's, Variable Speed Drives (VSD), Bus Duct, Panelboards, Raceway and Wire and Cable.
Select components for control systems, including motor controls for HVAC systems, pumps,
blowers, chillers, cooling towers, and other miscellaneous controls.
Prepare layout for installation of specialized buildings systems; e.g. Security Surveillance,
MATV, Fire Alarm, Intercom, Telephone and other electrically based systems.
Exemplary Lighting System Designs Responsibilities:
Produce plans and specifications indicating layout, specifying, sizing and/or selection
of indoor and outdoor lighting sources and fixtures. Typical designs included
general fluorescent illumination, high bay and low bay HID lighting systems, accent lighting and special architectural lighting. Trained in photometry application and various illumination calculation techniques.
Exemplary Controls Application Responsibilities:
Selection
of Programmable Logic Controllers, coordination of PC based building energy management systems, and associated meters, relays,
transducers, sensors, and switches for facility controls and other varied applications.
Work closely and in conjunction with mechanical controls engineering consultants.
Control
examples include chiller and boiler plants pumping controls, fire suppression and smoke control systems, control of sensitive
environmental areas, lighting systems and security systems. Produce logic charts,
control flow charts and specifications. Assist on occasion Electricians
in the field in troubleshooting and systems evaluation.
EDUCATION
Two years college experience
working toward Bachelor Degree
in Controls Engineering
Engineering –
University of Michigan 1984
Private Pilot
– Single Engine Land
DAPHNE PORTER
Office
Manager
BACKGROUND
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Broad experience in all
aspects of office management with strong accounting experience. Implement systems
that significantly increase office efficiency and productivity. Possess
excellent organizational, oral, written, and analytical skills.
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Microsoft network coordinator
and facilitator. Computer network expert.
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE
Develops computer
models to compute financial statements for projects. Perform sensitivity analyses,
and evaluate and compare alternate sources of financing. Prepare Financial Reports.
Directly responsible for compiling and reporting timely budget information.
Implement new financial
or modifications to existing systems to improve financial control, and responsibility.
Prepare daily/weekly cash reports for distribution. Prepare
monthly cash receipts and bank reconciliation. Handle vendor calls and inquiries
as they relate to Accounts Payable and Receivable. Assist in recruitment of new
personnel and evaluate personnel under my supervision.
FIRM RESPONSIBILITY
Administer
all business functions of firm. Handle bookkeeping, payroll, bank statements,
accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Prepare all tax reports. Purchase office equipment and supplies. Answer
telephone and schedule appointments.
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Track project expenditures,
and office efficiency. Evaluate target schedules with actual schedules. Ensure that all jobs move as scheduled.
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Monitor employee hours
and ensure employee efficiency.
EDUCATION:
M.P.A. - Public Administration, California State University, Long Beach (1998)
B.B.A. - Accounting, Business Administration, Tennessee State University
(1985)
