Coordinated and implemented engineering and design efforts for the renovation of the electrical system at a complex consisting of two ‘High-End’ 40-story condominium towers. This project involved the design of multiple options to be chosen based on construction cost and the available budget. This system included a main incoming 4000 amp 480 volt feeder and a distribution network consisting of power for both owner’s occupied residential units and common mechanical and life safety feeds associated with a multi-dwelling high-rise building.Limited available space for equipment upgrades and continued occupancy of these buildings during construction proved to be a challenge to this design. Proved capability to provide a comprehensive understanding of Means and Methods needed to carry out this projects’ design intent.

This project required a 15 kV primary service switchgear and site work. This Main- Tie -Main Utility Switch was designed in house and serves the majority of the University Campus. It required the layout and excavation for the new construction of a large 8,500 Square Foot Utility grade Fenced Switchyard. This yard comes complete with a large concrete pad capable for expansion, one 15KV Utility Station. Complete Medium Voltage Campus Feeder Breakers, and Automatic Transfer Tie busses. This switchgear is also capable for expansion to address load growth at the campus. The system also incorporates two ‘Step Capacitor Banks’ for maximum efficacy of the campus distribution system, manhole arrangements and medium voltage duct-banks to supply the campus distribution system. It is being energized by two ‘Medium Voltage’ and Low voltage incoming Utility Services. The Utility Yard also has ‘Pole’ lighting, and a Grounding Ring. Core Team Member participated in the initial design, managed and coordinated completion of design review, and pre-construction efforts. Core Team Member was responsible for construction/as built design development, construction completion, cost management and sub contractor, utility coordination as project/ construction manager. Geo-test reports of Existing conditions, encountering underground Ledge and Water; demanded site design revisions which were quickly produced. Core Team Member successfully handled project construction cost in order to meet the projected budget. She implemented sequence of construction and field engineering in order to produce a final quality product which will serve the University Campus for many decades in the future.

This project was a major reconstruction effort for underground utilities on the South Quadrant of the University Campus. This included the design and construction of a new central Utility plant. During this project multiple systems were being affected during the Science Center Buildings demolition and reconstruction program to be undertaken in Phases over the course of 5 years. Core Team Member involvement with this project from Schematic design through Construction Documents was effective in the planning and design of the Telecommunication and Electrical systems. Core Team Member performed the task of developing a Telecommunication System Relocation for the South Quadrant of the campus. This effort involved costing and design considerations to handle six separate systems which were being affected during this underground relocation effort.

Core Team Member was involved with design and coordination of electrical distribution efforts, design and implementation of the central utility plant which includes the use of lighting controls and a sustainable approach to building automation. Core Team Member's knowledge of construction has enhanced the development and phasing of this major Campus project.

Core Team Member was the ‘Lead’ Engineer for the electrical portion of a Facility Assessment at this multiple campus facility. The total area of these buildings amounted to over 1.5 million square feet of building space. This included Operating Rooms and Critical Care areas.

Core Team Member tasks included;
Producing life cycle analysis on the ‘Main’ and ‘Emergency’ electrical distribution equipment.
Identify problems areas of the Electrical Distribution Systems
Projecting cost for replacement of this equipment
Leading other electrical group colleagues in order to create a final document for the institution

Cogeneration Project

Electrical Owner’s Representative for design and installation of a 22 MWe cogeneration plant. Responsibilities included final commissioning, cutover, and operations of the campus electrical distribution system. Commissioning of new 13.8kv and 2.4kv distribution switchgear, current limiting reactors, and utility interface for the 22 MWe gas turbine.

Campus-wide Lighting Upgrade

This lighting upgrade saved $900,000 (1996 dollars) annually.

Replacement of many outdated building substations and distribution networks. Upgrade of both the 13.8 Kv and 2.4 Kv distribution networks.

Startup commissioning and member of Advisory Operation Team to bring the plant on-line.

Startup commissioning and member of Advisory Operation Team to put plant on-line.

Construction Supervisor - responsible for completion of construction activities.

Provide electrical engineering services for a $550 Million addition to an existing operating facility.

Provided electrical engineering services for a waste treatment facility treating effluent from a silicon manufacturing plant.

Provide electrical engineering services for a manufacturing facility.

Principal/President. General construction Company specializing in affordable housing, concrete and cistern construction. Built 62 affordable housing units for the VI government

Project Manager for the development of a civil engineering unit in the northeastern region.

Contractor and Construction Project Manager for multiple reconstruction projects at the University of the Virgin Islands after Hurricane Marilyn

Construction Manager covering 3 projects for the University of the Virgin Islands (1) National Park Service Marine Dock Reconstruction, (2) underground electrical distribution system, and (3) multiple capital-improvement projects

Construction Manager with more than 25 years in new and restoration construction, commercial buildings, schools, institutions, disaster recovery, seawalls, marine foundations and underwater utility construction.

General Contractor/Project Manager for the El Morro West Wall Restoration Project Phase I, San Juan, Puerto Rico. For the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.. Virgin Islands Port Authority contractor for Cruz Bay dock house, St. John, VI.