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James Blair

Rushford

Summary

Skilled Electrical Engineer with 5 years of experience in electrical distribution engineering across various sectors. Extensive background in construction and maintenance, emphasizing safety and reliability in electricity supply. Committed to driving innovation and efficiency in electrical systems from generation to end-user.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electrical Distribution Engineer

STAR Energy Services, LLC
Alexandria
06.2020 - 07.2025
  • Developed comprehensive budgetary information for state and federal electrical distribution grants.
  • Executed small- and large-scale DER distribution impact studies to evaluate system performance.
  • Investigated power quality issues in the distribution system utilizing PMI recorders.
  • Accomplished Arc Flash, Sectionalizing and Coordination, Construction Work Plans, Long Range Plans, Contingency, and SPCC studies.

Electrician

Magnum Electric
West Fargo
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Completed electrical construction for commercial bank projects.
  • Retrofitted LED lighting across various commercial facilities.
  • Installed motor control center circuit breakers and bus work in industrial settings.

Electrician

Parson Electric
Fargo
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Assisted in electrical pre-fabrication processes to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Supported civil electrical construction projects, ensuring compliance with specifications.

Maintenance Electrician

Minn-Dak Farmers’ Cooperative
Wahpeton
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Executed troubleshooting of motor control centers and industrial motor controls.
  • Performed installation of small to large induction motors alongside PLC wiring.

Electrician

STATIC Electric
West Fargo
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Completed residential home wiring projects from initiation to completion.
  • Collaborated with master electricians on various electrical service tasks.

Education

Diploma - Construction Electricity

Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Moorhead, MN

A.S. Degree - Engineering

Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Moorhead, MN

B.S. Degree - Electrical Engineering

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Skills

  • Electrical construction and carpentry expertise
  • 3D modeling using Inventor software tools
  • Controls programming with circuit simulation skills
  • Utility software knowledge (Milsoft Utility Solutions)
  • C programming alongside ladder logic development
  • PLC programming for automation systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel)
  • GIS applications in electrical engineering contexts
  • Creation of one line drawings for projects
  • Knowledge of standards (IEEE, NEC, NESC, ANSI, RUS, NFPA, NEMA)
  • Power quality assessment techniques
  • Project planning in construction environments
  • Strategies for power system protection
  • Collaboration and teamwork skills
  • Transformer sizing and design
  • Power factor correction

Personal Information

Title: Electrical Engineer

Certification

  • EIT

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Electrical Distribution Engineer

STAR Energy Services, LLC
06.2020 - 07.2025

Electrician

Magnum Electric
06.2019 - 06.2020

Electrician

Parson Electric
08.2018 - 06.2019

Maintenance Electrician

Minn-Dak Farmers’ Cooperative
06.2018 - 09.2018

Electrician

STATIC Electric
08.2017 - 05.2018

Diploma - Construction Electricity

Minnesota State Community And Technical College

A.S. Degree - Engineering

Minnesota State Community And Technical College

B.S. Degree - Electrical Engineering

North Dakota State University

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