Senior Consultant / Electrical Engineer
Total Years of Experience
Transmission & Substation Design Project
Power System Studies
Years of Experience in NERC O&P Compliance
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Sandip (Sonny) R. Patel earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in Power from the University of Illinois in 1995. He is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states, including Florida, California, New York, West Virginia, and Minnesota, where he practices electrical power engineering.
With 30 years of experience in high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) power engineering, Sonny spent over 14 years at Commonwealth Edison (Exelon) in Chicago, focusing on transmission and substation design while performing various power system studies. He then worked for four years with ALCOA, specializing in hydro power dams and NERC Operations & Planning compliance.
Most recently, Sonny contributed to EDF Renewables (2018 to 2021), where he engaged in various HV and MV power engineering tasks and O&P compliance responsibilities. He also has experience as a former Operations & Planning auditor for the SERC region, serves as a committee member for the P2800 IEEE standard, and is a senior member of the IEEE Power and Energy Society
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Completion of all NERC operational and planning studies pertaining to standards PRC-019, PRC-024, PRC-025, and PRC-027.completion of all NERC operational and planning studies pertaining to standards PRC-019, PRC-024, PRC-025, and PRC-027.
As a seasoned Senior Electrical Engineer, I have had the opportunity to design and perform various interconnection studies, including IFC electrical drawing package, for over 150 MW solar and energy storage projects from January 2022 to April 2023.
As an accomplished electrical engineer with extensive experience in the transmission planning sector, I've worked on a variety of analysis and power system studies designed to improve transmission and distribution systems across the country.
As an experienced electrical engineer with a strong background in renewable energy, I've performed a wide range of power system studies for Benton county and Camp Grove wind farms.
Provide technical support and guidance to the construction team during the substation construction phase, including troubleshooting, problem-solving, and issue resolution.
As a NERC Auditor in the FRCC/SERC region based in Tampa, FL, I've played a critical role in ensuring compliance with critical regulations governing the operation of power plants across the SERC/FRCC region.
As a Sr. Electrical Engineer and NERC Compliance Manager, I've played a key role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of hydro power plants in Alcoa TN/ Knoxville TN.
As a Senior Electrical Engineer/Manager, I've led many T&D projects that have helped to advance the industry and bring reliable power to communities across the US.
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