Jeffery G. MacKinnon, P.Eng.
[e] jeff@jeffmackinnon.com
[m] (five zero nine) four nine six – two three four two
Work Experience
January 2010 – Present
Power Engineer
H2E Inc, Liberty Lake, Wa
- Design, construction and testing of hydro generation plant control systems.
- Protection Coordination, Arc Flash and Fault Analysis of MV and LV facilities.
- Development of detailed drawings and schedules for Material Handling Projects
- Development of company standards including schematics, specifications, engineering tools, etc
- Developing and maintaining power system models in E-TAP
- Protection Coordination of large industrial installation in E-TAP
September 2006 – December 2009
Electrical Engineer
CBCL Limited, Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Protection Coordination and Fault Analysis of MV and LV facilities.
- Power System Design for buildings, wind farms and industrial clients (600V – 34.5kV)
- Arc-Flash Analysis of industrial sites and wind farms
- Developed capital cost estimates for industrial clients in Oil and Gas, Pulp and Paper, Mining, etc
- Developed design basis memos for Imperial Oil Limited (Capital project scoping, complete with phased estimates)
- Commissioned newly installed systems within shut-down requirements. This included both pre- and post- shut down preparation
- Experience with Electrical design within various hazardous classified areas.
- Client purchase specifications for various electrical system components including but not limited to: transformers, switchgear, and Variable Frequency Drives.
- Experience with implementing various standards including NFPA 70E, NEC 2008, NESC, CSA Z462, etc.
January 2005 – September 2006Electrical Engineer-in-Training
AMEC, Power and Process, Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Site adaptations for gas station franchises across Canada
- Site and interior lighting design for various projects
- Preliminary lighting, power and fire system layouts
- Site inspections for various projects while under construction
- Providing support to offices across Canada during site inspections of local gas station projects
- Design of Canadian and Quebec standards for gas station franchise
- Coordinate utility services for sites across Canada
- Support for the design of American standards for gas station franchise
- Experience with CEC, NEC and IESNA handbook
May – August 2004
Electrical Engineering Co-op Student
Strum Engineering Associates Ltd, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
- Use of E-TAPS for Short Circuit and Arc Flash Studies
- Gained experience writing programming for PanelView displays.
- Writing of Specifications for the purchase and installation of Emergency Generators
- Writing of Work Sequences for the installation of Emergency Generators.
- Writing of Design Build Specification using National Master Specifications (NMS).
- Lighting design for various projects
- Field testing on Control Panels, including meggering and visual inspections
September – December 2003January – May 2003
Electrical Engineering Co-op Student
Dumac Energy Ltd., Bedford, Nova Scotia
- Designed preliminary layout of electrical, communication and safety systems
- Designed Nurse Call systems for local Emergency Center
- Drafted lighting layouts for schools
- Drafted elevations and details for various systems
- Calculated Voltage Drops for large buildings
Education
- Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering; Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
- Diploma in Engineering; Saint Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS
Certifications / Registrations
- Registered Professional Engineer with Engineers Nova Scotia
- Registered Professional Engineer with APEGGA
- Registered Professional Engineer with APEGBC
- IEEE Professional Membership
- Passed NCEES Principles and Practice of Engineering Exam, Electrical and Computer – POWER (PE)
- Passed NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE)
- Continuing Education, Dalhousie University: Commissioning, Testing and Maintenance of Electrical Apparatus
- Continuing Education, Dalhousie University: Effective Grounding & Bonding
- LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional) with Canadian Green Building Council
- Confined Space Entry Basics Certification
- Fall-Arrest Training Certification
- Behavioral Based Safety Training Certification
- St John’s Ambulance: Emergency First Aid
- Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver’s License
Relevant Skills
- Specialized Applications: SKM PowerTools, E-Taps
- Strong Safety Awareness
- Familiar with and comfortable around construction sites and industrial plants
- Efficient and organized
- Able public speaker and communicator
- Efficient learner of new skills, programs, protocols, etc.
- Programs: AutoCAD 2000i – 2009; MS Office applications; MS Project
Activities and Interests
- IEEE Spokane Section Chair January 2011 – January 2012
- IEEE Spokane Section Vice-Chair January 2010 – December 2010
- IEEE Spokane Section Publications Chair January 2010 – Decemeber 2010
- IEEE Canadian Atlantic Section Membership Development Chair January 2008 – December 2009
- IEEE Canadian Atlantic Section Vice-Chair January 2006 – December 2007
- IEEE Canada Newsletter Editor April 2005 – September 2006
- IEEE Canadian Atlantic Section Secretary January 2005 – January 2006
- IEEE Canadian Atlantic Section Newsletter editor 2003-2004
- Hockey, Basketball and other team sports