Taylor Johnson
Chicago
Summary
Substation Engineer specialized in Protection & Control (P&C) and high-voltage electrical power systems. Leverages 6 years of engineering experience to develop comprehensive substation design packages. Actively expanding technical footprint into outdoor design. Advanced knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and utility standards, with a focus on executing complex assignments and design quality reviews. Completed both FE and PE exams and in the process of PE License approval.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Electrical Engineer
Burns & McDonnell
Brea, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Designed 115kV Circuit Breaker replacement which included: new breaker failure, line, & bus total overcurrent relays, conduits, grounding, material ordering, and all required circuits
- Designed 60kV Circuit Breaker installation and a brand new control enclosure. Role included designing relaying, protection schemes, control enclosure layout, station service, and all required indoor equipment.
- Managed project logistics, design, and client interactions for 60kV bus rebuild, including installation of static VAR compensator and 60/2.9kV transformer to optimize electrical infrastructure.
- Executed 30% design of substation bus arrangements for competitive transmission project, focusing on alteration of existing 500kV ring bus to BAAH configuration in brownfield setting, and adding an additional Ring bus position in another brownfield setting.
- Various scoping efforts including 500/230kV Transformer Relay upgrades, primary bus/conductor ampacity limitations and required upgrades, and 230kV control enclosure addition for 230kV bus differential upgrades.
- Regular quality checks completed on new packages for other engineers both in California and other offices
- Attended various site visits to evaluate constructability of both indoor and outdoor designs
- Mentored and trained junior engineers on technical knowledge, interfacing with the client, and project schedule management
Testing and Commissioning Engineer
ComEd
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 03.2025
- Commission protection relays, circuit breakers, and transformers at voltages ranging from 12kV to 138kV
- Responsible for engineering team, construction crews, commissioning, and outage & schedule management
- Troubleshoot emergent issues such as failed transformers, relay operation investigations, and major equipment alarms
- Commission SCADA devices, including RTUs, network switches, and auxiliary alarm relays
- Train and mentor new engineers on safety practices and technical knowledge
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL12-2020
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Protection & Control Design and Drafting
- Substation Configurations and Operations
- Conduit Fill Calculations
- Cable Sizing
- Voltage Drop Calculations
- Battery Sizing
- IEEE and NESC Standards
- Client Communications
Timeline
Staff Electrical Engineer
Burns & McDonnell
04.2025 - Current
Testing and Commissioning Engineer
ComEd
01.2021 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign