Dixit (D.J.

) Patel
5031 N. Tamarack Dr.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60010
Residence Phone: (847) 934-4278
Cell: (847) 902-7164
Email:djpatel1107@gmail.com
Objective
Sr. Electrical Engineer position for electrical design of Commercial, Educationa
l, Institutional, Residential, Healthcare and Light Industrial projects.
Professional Engineer (PE):
Illinois and Michigan
Summary
• Proven record of thorough electrical design and project management for large and
small projects
• Extensive experience in all aspects of Lighting, Power Distribution and Communic
ation Systems
• Record of cost reduction for employers and clients
• Thorough coordination with architects, owners, contractors, utility agents, vend
ors and village officials
• Supervisory and training experience
• History of responsibility for the largest projects in the Firm
• Thorough knowledge of applicable codes including LEED and COM-CHEK.
• Self- motivated, results oriented, dependable and ambitious
Experience
• Twenty plus years of experience in complete electrical design, including lightin
g, power distribution and communication systems for Commercial, Educational, Ins
titutional, Residential, Healthcare, and Light Industrial Projects.
• Responsibilities included project coordination and management, specifications an
d report writing, short circuit calculations, cost estimates, liaison work and f
easibility studies. Handled administration of the contracts including site visit
s, construction meetings and resolved construction issues.
• Designed complete electrical distribution system from main electrical service to
branch circuit wiring. The design also included use of generator, uninterruptib
le power supply, frequency conversion systems, medium and low voltage distributi
on, and computer room grounding.
• Lighting design included application of direct and indirect lighting, daylight h
arvesting, automatic lighting controls, T-5 lamps and LED luminaries. Designed l
ighting systems to comply with Energy Conservation Codes.
• Designed communication systems such as Fire Alarms System, Card Access System, C
CTV System, Sound System, Television Antenna System, Intercom System, PA/Interco
m, Master Clock, Phone and Data wiring system, Nurse Call System, Wandering syst
em.
Accomplishments
• Totally responsible for all aspects of electrical design for a brand new 335,00
0 square feet, 3 story High School building in a rural area. As a part of the pr
oject, negotiated with the electric utility company to install a new 12KV power
distribution center on the premises.
• Created new standards and wrote master specifications for the company, which imp
roved efficiency by more than 10 % and reduced project completion time.
• Led a team to establish electrical standards for a school district with more tha
n 15 schools.
• Designed electrical infrastructure for some of the large and complex projects an
d guided other engineers in the office to complete these projects.
• Recognized by senior managers as a superior writer for Reports and System Descri
ptions.
• Trusted by colleagues and subordinate staff due to interpersonal skills and trai
ning style. Trained and mentored several junior designers.
History of Employment
Dec. ’97 Sr. Project Electrical Engineer
Apr. ’10 Metro Design Associates, Engineers, Schaumburg & Elgin
June ’96 Sr. Electrical Engineer
Dec. ’97 OWP&P Consultants/WMA Engineers
Feb ’86 Electrical Project Manager/Engineer
June ’96 EPB Design Center, Architects & Engineers, Palatine
Mar. ‘79 Electrical Engineer.
Jan. ‘86 Environmental Systems Design, Inc. Engineers, Chicago
Education
B.S (Electrical Engineering), Sardar .P. University, India
Computer skill includes the knowledge of: Excel, Word and AutoCAD.
Affiliation
Member, Consulting Electrical Engineers
Relocation: Open
References: will be furnished upon request.