Evelyn Sankar

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Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada

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About me
Transmission Stations Engineering Co-op @ BC Hydro
Education
- College Sturgeon Heights Collegiate
  2015 - 2019
  International Baccalaureate Diploma High School
- The University of British Columbia
  2019 - 2025
  Bachelor of Engineering - BE Electrical Engineering
  Concentrating in electric energy systems. Minoring in Earth and Ocean Sciences.
Experience
- Manitoba Children's Museum
  Jun 2014 - Sept 2018
  Program Interpreter
- SUBC - UBC's Submarine Design Team
  Sept 2019 - May 2022
  Power Systems Team Lead
  ▪ Lead PCB design, printing, and installation via KiCad and LTSpice▪ Used I2C protocol to connect microcontrollers for data acquisition of pitch, yaw, and roll▪ Programmed battery management system in C++; co-programmed vision system using OpenCV in Python▪ Taught small-scale electronics soldering course to 10+ students
- OSI Maritime Systems
  Jan 2021 - Aug 2021
  ▪ Designed and built integrated bridge systems for tactical naval operations▪ Lead Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) in role of Service Technician for end user▪ Gained thorough understanding of CONOPS▪ Carried out Factory Acceptance Tests for multiple $1B contracted projects in role of Service Technician▪ Facilitated customer training and licensing on patented radar software▪ Performed product maintenance procedures on line replaceable units▪ Coordinated via Jira and SharePoint▪ Actively participated in daily progress meetings throughout the design cycle▪ Held NATO reliability clearance Show less
  - Integrated Logistics Support Co-op
    May 2021 - Aug 2021
  - Service Engineering Co-op
    Jan 2021 - Aug 2021
- Nelson Hydro
  May 2022 - Aug 2022
  Electrical Engineering Intern
  ▪ Built automated field work applications with JS and Python now used by 20+ internal staff members▪ Independently built GIS database, and trained five staff members on its operation▪ Automated AutoCAD, CYME, and QGIS information transfer via Lisp and Python▪ Coordinated RFIs and scenarios for procurement of new computerized maintenance management software▪ Authored Spill Response Plan for City of Nelson▪ Surveyed 6,000+ external assets (streetlights, transformers, poles) and internal assets (arc flash equipment) for Electrical Safety Plan▪ Programmed Schweitzer relays▪ Diagnosed, repaired, and replaced solar power infrastructure in Nelson Hydro Solar Garden Show less
- Stantec
  May 2023 - Sept 2023
  Ports and Marine Transportation Co-op
  ▪ Did electrical, geotechnical, and environmental design and drafting for contracted projects▪ Designed flood protection for community expansions▪ Drafted shoreline protection, dock designs, and options for transmission line placement in Civil3D▪ Created interactive maps of land expansion and transmission line placement for BC Hydro analysis▪ Authored technical memo outlining final recommendations to Owner’s EngineerProjects:Robert's Bank Terminal 2 (Delta, BC)Fairview Container Terminal (Prince Rupert, BC)Duke Point Ferry Terminal (Nanaimo, BC)River District Areas 1 and 2 (Richmond, BC)Pacific Science Enterprise Centre (West Vancouver, BC)Fibreco Terminal Enhancement (North Vancouver, BC)Teck EVO Electrification (Sparwood, BC) Show less
- BC Hydro
  May 2024 - now
  Transmission Stations Engineering Co-op
  ▪ Built project tracking database, rigid bus force calculator, and respective user interfaces in Excel using VBA▪ Calculated and compiled major equipment ratings in substations for WECC compliance▪ Performed site visits, relaying technical information to design and maintenance staff▪ Used PLS-CADD to calculate sag and line tension▪ Co-coordinated Women in Engineering Day, giving presentation to 150+ employees
Licenses & Certifications
- OmegaPS R20 GEIA-0007b
  Pennant Canada Limited
  Feb 2021
- Emergency First Aid for Industry
  St John Ambulance
  Jan 2024
- Class 5 License
  ICBC (Insurance Corporation of British Columbia)
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
  Scrum Alliance
  Jan 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Evelyn Sankar
  Stantec Equity and Diversity Scholarship Stantec Consulting LTD. Jan 2024 The Stantec Equity & Diversity Scholarship is part of a broader commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our organization. We know that we must increase our focus on building the future talent pipeline and find more ways to support underrepresented populations in our industry. The number of scholarships awarded will be based on the specific needs articulated by applicants, and the award values will be a variable range between $1,500 and $10,000. Additionally, there will be 10… Show more The Stantec Equity & Diversity Scholarship is part of a broader commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our organization. We know that we must increase our focus on building the future talent pipeline and find more ways to support underrepresented populations in our industry. The number of scholarships awarded will be based on the specific needs articulated by applicants, and the award values will be a variable range between $1,500 and $10,000. Additionally, there will be 10 paid internships (locations to be confirmed annually) available to applicants.Received an offer for one of 10 paid internships + $6700 gratefully provided by Stantec Consulting. Show less
- Awarded to Evelyn Sankar
  Jim and Helen Hill Memorial Service Award in Electrical Engineering The University of British Columbia Dec 2023 Gratefully accepted for a third year.
- Awarded to Evelyn Sankar
  Jim and Helen Hill Memorial Service Award in Electrical Engineering The University of British Columbia Dec 2022 Gratefully accepted for a second year.
- Awarded to Evelyn Sankar
  LAPORTE Engineering Inc. Award in Engineering The University of British Columbia Dec 2022 An award has been made available annually through a gift from LAPORTE Engineering Inc. for a Bachelor of Applied Science student majoring in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering who has achieved good academic standing. Preference will be given to students who are from communities that have been historically, persistently and systemically discriminated against. This award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science.
- Awarded to Evelyn Sankar
  Jim and Helen Hill Memorial Service Award in Electrical Engineering The University of British Columbia Dec 2021 In recognition of the Hill's passion for volunteerism, the awards will go to outstanding undergraduate students in the Faculty of Applied Science studying Electrical Engineering who have demonstrated leadership through volunteerism, community service, and campus activities. This award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
- Awarded to Evelyn Sankar
  The Denis Cressey Marine Engineering Scholarship Award Canadian Institute of Marine Engineering May 2021 This trust annually awards a scholarship to a deserving student in a field of engineering related to Marine Engineering. The Trust is administered by the Vancouver and Vancouver Island Branches of the Canadian Institute of Marine Engineering.
Volunteer Experience
- Vice President
  Issued by UBC Quizbowl on Mar 2020
  Associated with Evelyn Sankar
- Big Sister
  Issued by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada on May 2020
  Associated with Evelyn Sankar
- President
  Issued by UBC Electrical and Computer Engineering Student Society on May 2023
  Associated with Evelyn Sankar
- Electrical Volunteer
  Issued by Nelson Electric Tramway Society on Apr 2022
  Associated with Evelyn Sankar
- Vice President - Student Life
  Issued by UBC Electrical and Computer Engineering Student Society on May 2022
  Associated with Evelyn Sankar
- Marketing Lead
  Issued by Engineers without Borders U on Apr 2020
  Associated with Evelyn Sankar