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Albino Sebastian

Ottawa,| Linkedin.com/in/albinosebastian

Summary

  • Master's degree in Energy Systems Engineering and Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Steered renewable generation developers through the intricate interconnection process, managing applications and coordinating projects with major utilities, including ERCOT, SPP, PJM, and MISO.
  • Registered Electrical Engineer in Training with PEGNL
  • Knowledge in Steady State and Transient studies, developing Single line and Three-Line diagrams
  • Strong technical skills with programming languages, including Python, Fortran, and C++.
  • Certified Energy Advisor with NRCAN
  • Familiar with Canadian Electrical Code, IEC, IEEE, CSA, Quality Assurance policies, Industry Standards and Regulations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Power Systems Engineer

Enerzinx Canada LLC
Ottawa, ON
12.2022 - Current
  • Develop Interconnection Packages for Renewable Developers in North American and Australian ISO (ERCOT, ISONE, CAISO, HECO)
  • Key Account manager for multiple clients, handling RFI between contractors, developers and ISOs.
  • Develop proficiency in using industry-standard tools such as PSCAD, PSSE, PSLF, and ASPEN.
  • Conduct NERC MOD-25,26,27 compliance technical analysis, specifically focusing on ensuring adherence to industry regulations.
  • Strong technical skills with programming languages, including Python, Fortran, and C++.
  • Build user-defined PSCAD and PSS/E models for Top Inverter and Power Plant Controllers Manufacturers
  • Collaborating in the comprehensive planning and design of wind, solar, and storage projects, encompassing collector systems, substations, one-line diagrams, and intricate power flow modelling.
  • Analyzing steady-state and transfer analysis to study the impact of generation facility interconnection (GINR) on a transmission system, providing valuable insights and recommendations.
  • Specialises in interconnection applications for renewable plants, helping to optimize grid integration.
  • Performing Interconnection Studies such as Load Flow, Short Circuit, and Transient Stability Studies.

Energy Advisor

Acacia Engineering
Calgary, AB
05.2022 - 12.2023
  • Preparing building energy modelling calculations and reports for 9.36 Compliance, BC Building Code Compliance, Step Code Compliance and BC Hydro New Construction Programs.
  • Conducted site surveys at Residential Sites, collected cost analysis data, generated cost reports and delivered reports to clients and management.
  • Planned and implemented energy-efficient approaches to address costly problems and save clients average of $5000

Researcher

Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John's, NL
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Spearheaded research to implement $1000/day savings using 4 MW PV and 18 MW BESS for MUN Campus Grid.
  • Overhauled Energy Management System Capabilities using Machine Learning.
  • Conceptualized procedures to enable MUN grid to participate in the 'Power Curtailment program'.
  • In-Depth analysis of PV production using accurate weather data in Helioscope and HOMER.
  • Performed Power Flow studies, Short Circuit and Protection Device Coordination of the proposed Microgrid using ETAP.

Education

Energy Systems Engineering

Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's NL
GPA 4.0/4.0
02.2021

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Electronics

Mahatma Gandhi University, India
GPA 3.7/4.0
07.2018

Skills

  • Simulation Softwares: PSCAD,PSSE,PSLF,ETAP and Digsilent
  • Design Software: AutoCAD Electrical, Bluebeam
  • Management Softwares: MS Office , Teams, Trello
  • Languages: Python, PostgresSQL, NodeJS,Fortran

Publications

Madhukumar, M., Sebastian, A., Liang, X., Jamil, M., & Shabbir, M. N. S. K. (2022). Regression Model-Based Short-Term Load Forecasting for University Campus Load. IEEE Access.

Certification

  • Certified Energy Advisor with Natural Resources of Canada (2022)
  • Automation Engineer Training - International Accreditation Organization, USA (2019)
  • Electrical Systems Design and Verification- Scientific & Technical Education Development Council, India (2019)

Timeline

Power Systems Engineer

Enerzinx Canada LLC
12.2022 - Current

Energy Advisor

Acacia Engineering
05.2022 - 12.2023

Researcher

Memorial University of Newfoundland
07.2020 - 01.2021

Energy Systems Engineering

Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's NL

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Electronics

Mahatma Gandhi University, India
Albino Sebastian