Smit Vyas

Distribution Team Lead @Tetra Tech

Mississauga, ON, CA

Led critical Hydro One projects, including switch replacements (WPFs), Pole & PCB replacements, Line expansion, Subdivisions, and Metrolinx designs, enhancing the reliability and safety of the electrical distribution system design. Pioneered comprehensive training & improvement programs in Automated Utility Design (AUD) for overhead and underground design, significantly improving team proficiency and project efficiency. Developed and implemented standardized distribution design processes, including cheat sheets and quality checklists, elevating design quality and consistency. Managed engineering workflows, assigning tasks and deadlines (EDDs), ensuring projects progressed smoothly and met stringent timelines. Conducted thorough reviews of design layouts, standards, and construction notes for optimal feasibility, while keeping software requirements and constructability in check, streamlining client handovers. Orchestrated creating and maintaining project trackers, checklists, issue logs, and change notice data, fostering transparent and efficient project management. Devised detailed timing estimates, schedules and hours breakdown for proposal prep on diverse projects, aligning with strategic planning and scope requirements. Facilitated seamless coordination between clients and the distribution design team, translating complex requirements into actionable project scopes. Acted as an AUD power user, troubleshooting technical issues, mentoring team members, optimizing workflows for enhanced productivity, and coordinating effectively with clients to ensure alignment on project goals.

CHARUSAT

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical engineering

Conestoga College

Postgraduate Diploma, Applied Manufacturing Management- Mechatronics