Amanda R.
Senior Project Engineer (Microgrids, Renewables, Substations) at Atco Electric @ATCO
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Project Engineer (Microgrids, Renewables, Substations) at Atco Electric @ATCO
Edmonton, AB, CA
I lead diverse teams on projects that keep the lights on in the dead of winter. While part of the Substation engineering team, many of my projects are renewable interconnections to distribution and transmission systems, and microgrids in northern Alberta.
EDUCATION
University of Alberta
BSc Electrical Engg, Electrical Engineering Co-op with Distinction
ABOUT AMANDA R.
I lead diverse teams on substation and renewable projects that keep the lights on. I am an agile impact contributor on several strategic areas, including off-diesel reduction in northern communities, wildfire response, and substation primary design. I manage change with my ability to to translate big business vision into execution.My unique superpowers:+ A mother of two: professional negotiator, strong decision-maker, risk manager, safety coordinator, and curator of life experiences+ Personality \"paradox\" which results in adaptability, being uniquely \'centered\' personality with equal extraversion and introversion, equal big-picture thinking and detail-oriented - the possibility to connect with many types of people and create inclusivity.+ My core values: accountability, transparency, environmental stewardship+ Critical-thinker+ Coachable & self-initiated learner+ MentorWith over 14 years’ experience in the utilities, my expertise spans over solar and renewable design, distribution and power system planning. I was also part of the engineering team for two 500 kV MW HVDC converter stations as part of the $1.6 billion Eastern Alberta Transmission Line project. In 2023, I proudly connected over 100 MW of solar power to the Alberta power grid.
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