Diego Quijano

Civil Engineer @NRG Energy

Civil Engineer & Project ManagerThompsons, TX | May 2022 – Present-Lead structural design and repair projects supporting four coal-fired and four natural gas units, managing multimillion-dollar budgets and multi-year project timelines-Coordinate and conduct detailed inspections of critical infrastructure, including PCCP piping, levee systems, cooling towers, and deluge systems-Designed and executed upgrades to four transformer deluge systems, from valve stations to control rooms, ensuring enhanced safety and regulatory compliance-Develop custom Excel-based trackers to monitor inspection results and repair progress, improving project visibility and decision-making-Perform structural calculations and designs using hand methods and modeling software (AutoCAD, Revit, STAAD)-Represent engineering on the Site Safety Committee, contributing to plant-wide safety initiatives-Collaborate with contractors during maintenance outages to assess damage, implement repairs, and schedule follow-up inspections.