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Vikram Moudgal

Brampton,ON

Summary

A Professional experienced in managing HV and MV greenfield and brownfield substation projects and managing MV distribution system relocation projects lifecycle from design phase to commissioning. Polished in analyzing, troubleshooting and developing solutions. Consistently delivers engineering services to meet company, customer and statutory and regulatory specifications on time and within budget.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Hydro One Networks Inc.
11.2022 - Current
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Assigned projects at different phases in project lifecycle to manage till close-out.
  • Managing portfolio of 5 projects with combined budget of CAD 96Mn.
  • Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with customers and senior leaders.
  • Well versed with Hydro One's project development and execution lifecycle within five months of joining.
  • Quickly developed working relations with all project stakeholders.

Manager, Engg., Stations and Dist. Automation

Toronto Hydro Electric Systems Ltd
01.2019 - 11.2022

Stations & Distribution Automation

  • Role involved managing projects by preparing and verifying budgets, schedules, planning deliverables, bill of materials and estimate labour and equipment requirement. Have a track record of completing 100% projects within budget and ahead of time.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation. and Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
  • Supervised and had an active participation in engineering and design activities including providing direction in preparation of all engineering deliverables.
  • Liaised with field crew, contractors, customers and other stake holders to plan job activities and schedules
  • Projects worked on include various end of life components for Distribution stations and required upgrades to enhance system reliability.

Priority Transit Projects

  • Planned and conceptualized transit driven projects for modernization and accommodation of Toronto's planned infrastructure expansion projects.
  • Managed and closely monitored progress on projects from Conceptual design till Project Close-out.
  • Coordinated activities with internal service-providers and stakeholders, contractors, customers, regulatory authorities and other third parties.
  • Develop, track and maintain project schedules and budgets, identify and manage risks, identify and manage change control of projects.
  • Proven track record of managing 19 projects in parallel.

Electrical Engineering Specialist

SNC Lavalin Inc
05.2016 - 01.2019

Responsible for providing conceptual and detailed design for new install and retrofit projects for Toronto Hydro.

  • Managed team to ensure cost effective and timely completion of design projects and oversee construction in safe manner.
  • Projects include component replacement of 27.6kV and 13.8kV power distribution stations including but not limited to transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear and Protection & Control system.
  • Vendor, construction crew and contractor administration
  • Project budget estimation and contract technical coordination
  • Development of equipment Inspection and Testing Plans, witness and approval of equipment factory acceptance and site acceptance.

Electrical Engineer - Substation Design

SNC Lavalin Engineering India
10.2014 - 05.2016

Protection and Control Engineer on Manitoba Hydro’s Keewatinohk Converter Station AC Switchyard

  • P&C Lead for Indian Substation design team for 230kV AC switchyard, part of Keewatinohk Converter Station serving as the sending end for HVDC Bipole.
  • Responsibilities inclusive of concept design of protection and control system and protection and control logic diagrams.
  • Development of complete Protection & Control and Electrical Issued-for-Construction Drawings and Documents.
  • Day to day coordination with other disciplines inclusive of interaction with Canadian discipline leads.

Manager

Power Consulting Engineers Pvt. Ltd
03.2014 - 10.2014
  • Effort estimation and tender support, coordination with clients to
    provide proposal stage drawings.

Manager

V & V Engineering Consultants and Associates
01.2007 - 07.2009
  • Preparation of Pre-feasibility reports, detailed project reports for
    hydro power projects including providing assistance to obtain
    clearances from Government authorities in environment, and
    techno-economic clearances.

Education

MSc - Power Distribution Engineering

Newcastle University
Newcastle , United Kingdom
12.2013

B. Eng - Electrical and Electronics

Visvesvaraya Technological University
Tumkur, India

Skills

  • Budget Estimation
  • Resource Estimates
  • Project Scheduling
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Project Team Leadership
  • Client Communication
  • Budget Management
  • Ability To Coordinate
  • Project Management
  • Technical Direction
  • Solving Problems
  • Prioritization

Affiliations

Institution of Engineering and Technology, UK – Member

Professional Engineers of Ontario – In process of P.Eng. Registration.

Projects Completed

Hydro One Inc.

  • Cumberland TS Feeder Egress Reconfig - Customer driven project - Project in EMPP
  • Amhil Brantford DG Connection Project - Customer driven project - Project in EMPP
  • Multiple locations - Install DDR for NERC Compliance - Budget CAD 11.8Mn Project - Project in EMPP
  • Murray TS Transformers T13, T14 and Component Replacement - Budget CAD 41Mn - Project in BEST Refresh
  • Preston TS Transformers T3, T4 and Component Replacement - Budget CAD 40Mn - Project in DETL

SNC-Lavalin India

  • Manitoba Hydro Keewatinohk 230kV AC Switchyard

SNC-Lavalin Inc.

  • RTU Installation and Protection Upgrades at various TS and MS Stations
  • Redcliff 4.16kV MS: Main Power Transformer ‘A’ Replacement, Protection Upgrade and RTU Replacement
  • Ossington 600V DC MS: TTC Feeder DC Breaker Replacement
  • Berry Rd 4.16kV MS: Main Power Transformer Replacement
  • Dufferin 13.8kV TS: A7-8DN Bus Breaker Replacement
  • Dufferin ‘B’ 4.16kV MS: Station Decommissioning
  • George & Duke 13.8kV MS: Station Service Power Supply Replacement
  • Esplanade 13.8kV TS: Feeder Protection Upgrade
  • High Level TS: Reactive Protection System Upgrade for Bus Maintenance
  • Jane 13.8kV MS: Firewall Installation
  • Main 13.8kV TS: Feeder CT Replacement
  • Strachan 13.8kV TS: Cell preparation for Feeder Connection
  • Terauley 13.8kV TS: Cell preparation for Feeder Connection

Toronto Hydro Stations

  • East Ave-Tudor Glen 13.8kV Municipal Substation (MS): RTAC installation and protection upgrade
  • RTU Upgrades at Various stations
  • Morrish-Ellesmere 13.8kV MS: RTAC and protection upgrade
  • Ashbridges Bay Pilot wire connection and Protection system upgrade project
  • Basin 115kV Transformer Substation (TS): Feeder decommissioning

Toronto Hydro Priority Transit Projects

  • Arsandco Park Feeder OH to UG Relocation

Timeline

Project Manager

Hydro One Networks Inc.
11.2022 - Current

Manager, Engg., Stations and Dist. Automation

Toronto Hydro Electric Systems Ltd
01.2019 - 11.2022

Electrical Engineering Specialist

SNC Lavalin Inc
05.2016 - 01.2019

Electrical Engineer - Substation Design

SNC Lavalin Engineering India
10.2014 - 05.2016

Manager

Power Consulting Engineers Pvt. Ltd
03.2014 - 10.2014

Manager

V & V Engineering Consultants and Associates
01.2007 - 07.2009

MSc - Power Distribution Engineering

Newcastle University

B. Eng - Electrical and Electronics

Visvesvaraya Technological University
Vikram Moudgal