PRANEETH C HIGULURI
1179 Vail Rd, Parsippany, NJ
SR. PROJECT ENGINEER - SOLAR
(740) 818-5466
Dynamic, versatile, and results-oriented senior solar engineer with 3.5+ years of experience in challenging engineering, research and management roles in solar industry
>Experienced in designing all engineering aspects of a project including
site, structural, electrical plans,system and equipment sizing, voltage drop calculations, wire and conduit sizing and production modeling.
>Well adept at performing both autonomously and collaboratively in fast-paced environments to complete and manage assigned projects while adhering to strict deadlines and design specifications.
>Exceptional management, interpersonal, communication, analytical and
complex problem-solving abilities.
>Master’s in Electrical Engineering specializing in Solar Design and
Technology.
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KEY COMPETENCIES
Technical:
Electrical Engineering
Solar Project planning & Design
Commercial and Utility Scale Design
NEC & Building Codes
Site surveying
System Commissioning
Management and PM Support:
Engineering Team Management
Engineering Resource Management
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Project Cost Estimation
PJM, Grid Interconnection and Permitting
Field Installation and Inspection Support
Software and Training:
AutoCAD & SolidWorks
Google Sketchup
PVsyst & PVWatts
MS Word, Excel, Project
Engineering Training
Sales Training
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE SOLAR CENTER INC — Rockaway, NJ
A fully integrated EPC firm founded in 2004 with more than 800 installed
commercial and residential solar projects.
Sr. Project Engineer, Nov 2011 to present (3 months)
Expertly designed, managed and handled all engineering aspects at any
stage in the project life cycle. Collaborated with installation managers, project managers, engineering firms, subcontractors and vendors during the project development and implementation stage. Coordinated with utility engineers, inspectors and professional engineers for design and installation review. Here are some highlights
Optimized system designs and layouts with advanced techniques for high cost savings on materials,BOS and labor.
Implemented new engineering quality assurance and quality control methods from site surveying stage to final construction set drawings.
Improved engineering design work flow and efficiently managed engineering priorities.
AZTEC SOLAR POWER — Wayne, PA
The history of Aztec is rooted in the construction of commercial & residential building since 1936, shifting its focus on solar EPC in 2007 for developing residential, commercial and utility scale solar projects.
Project Engineer, June 2010 to Nov 2011 (1 year 6 months)
Precisely drafted high detailed engineering drawings for projects ranging from 10 kw to 10 MW. Managed all engineering aspects of assigned projects from early stage site evaluation through complete project
development and commissioning. Reviewed final designs, cost estimates, BOM and as-built of installed systems.
Here are some highlights
Continuously improved the designs and construction set drawings for faster installs and permitting.
Designed first ever utility scale project and lead the effort of understanding the process and complications involved in developing large scale projects.
Expertly evaluated various solar panels, inverter, racking technologies and BOS to expand the viable options for pricing, designing and procuring.
Developed an internal project cost estimation tool for pricing out projects competitively.
Collaborated with financial dept. to develop energy production modeling tool and cash flow tool for feasibility study of the project.
ENERGY RESEARCH CENTER OF NETHERLANDS (SOLAR ENERGY) — Petten, NL
ECN develops high-quality knowledge and technology for the transition to sustainable energy management. And ECN introduces this knowledge and technology to the market.
Solar Engineer, May 2009 to April 2010 (1 year)
Received extensive hands-on training on solar technology, solar PV & thermal system design. Developed characterization tool for tes...
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