Matthew Pross, P.E.

Experience

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  Baker Electric, Inc

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2004

  Journeyman Wireman

  Broad experience in construction of commercial and industrial electrical systems.

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  Nuclear Management Company

  Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

  Intern Electrical Engineer, Systems Engineering

  600 MW, Boiling Water Reactor, Nuclear Power Plant. Development of Plant Modification Package. Support to I&C Department.

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  MidAmerican Energy

  Jun 2006 - Jan 2007

  Intern Electrical Engineer, System Operations Support

  Supported Development of Reactive Power Reserve Application, and other various applications in SCADA/EMS.

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  Kiewit Power Engineers

  May 2007 - Jan 2008

  Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

  Experience in Combined Cycle Power Plants and Ethanol Plants. Development of project I/O list. Review of Instrumentation Bill of Materials. Factory Acceptance Test of DCS. Design of project Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) drawings.

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  John Deere Renewables

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Electrical Engineer

  Design and Implementation of Wind Farm Substation SCADA. Support to supply chain in electrical subject matter. Event Analysis and Reporting.

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  P&E Engineering Company

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Electrical Engineer

  Wind Farm Collector System Design. Power System Studies. Substation Design. Commercial & Industrial Electrical Design.

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  Exelon Wind

  Feb 2011 - Apr 2012

  Electrical Engineer, Power Systems

  System Operations - Substation, Collection System, and Wind Turbine Generator Systems. Event analysis and reporting. Develop Scope of Work for electrical projects. Support supply chain, regional personnel, and safety professional in electrical subject matter. Root Cause Analysis. Development of Standards and Specifications. Power System Modeling - Load flow and system protection studies to optimize fleet of wind farm projects.

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  MidAmerican Energy

  Apr 2012 - Apr 2013

  Engineer II
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  Shermco Industries

  Apr 2013 - Jul 2016

  Senior Electrical Engineer

  Electrical Testing and Commissioning. Power System Design.

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  C CO, 1-168 Infantry Company

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2016

  Platoon Leader

  Platoon Leader of a 38 Soldier Infantry Rifle Platoon, consisting of three rifle squads and one weapons squad capable of worldwide deployment to conduct combat operations on arrival. Responsible for training and tactical employment of the platoon in unified land operations in a VUCA environment. Responsible for combat readiness, strength maintenance, retention, morale, conduct, and force protection of the platoon and well being of their families. Responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of training designed to develop leadership, cohesion, and tactical/technical proficiency within the platoon. Responsible for $190,000 of equipment. Show less

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  HHC/1-168 Infantry Batallion

  Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

  Executive Officer

  Executive Officer of Headquarter and Headquarters Company. Served as the primary sustainment planner and coordinator for training operations. Assist in preparation of OPORDs. Managed the Company timeline during drill periods. Assisted the Commander and Supply Sergeant with managing the property book and all other Company hand receipts. Monitored the conduct of subordinates to maintain the discipline of the unit.

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  The Waldinger Corporation

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2021

  Electrical Engineering Manager

  Electrical engineering professional with over 25 years of experience. Special emphasis in power system operation, maintenance and design. Power system modeling experience includes load flow, power quality analysis, short-circuit analysis, equipment evaluation, protective device coordination, and arc-flash hazard analysis. Design background includes commercial office, industrial facility, healthcare, retail, wind farm collection systems, and underground distribution systems.

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  HQ/1-168 Infantry Batallion

  Nov 2016 - Sept 2019

  Staff Officer - S4 (Logistics)

  S4 of a 715 Soldier Infantry Rifle Battalion, consisting of three Infantry Rifle Companies, one Weapons Company, 1 Forward Support Company and 1 Headquarters Company capable of worldwide deployment, and conducting combat operations upon arrival. Responsible for conducting detailed logistical planning, coordination, and support necessary for the execution of operations within the command. Responsible for the combat readiness of all organic personnel and equipment providing support for the Battalion. Monitors and reports equipment status, and provides direct input to USR process regarding maintenance and equipment readiness. Manages the Battalion maintenance program. Operates the Combat Trains Command Post in tactical operations. Anticipates and supports the training resource needs of the command. Show less

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  HHC/334th Brigade Support Battalion

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2019

  Operations Officer

  Served as Operations Officer for HHC/334th Brigade Support Battalion. Coordinate, control, and execute mission operations. Prepare WARNORD's, FRAGORD's, and OPORD's. Prepare detailed plans which support execution of polices and strategy. Establish policies and standards for unit training readiness and supervise unit execution of readiness.

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  E Company, 334th Brigade Support Battalion

  Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

  Company Commander

  Serves as the Company Commander of a Forward Support Company for a Brigade Engineer Battalion (BEB). Responsible for the planning and execution of individual level training of Soldiers and the collective training of the Company. Execute training towards full mission readiness in support of the higher Commander’s intent, the service and support missions for the BEB, and state emergency missions. Responsible for sustaining mission readiness of MTOE property valued at over $10,000,000. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of armory office and shop space. Responsible for the health, welfare, training, and professional development of 105 Soldiers assigned to the unit. Exemplifies and enforces the highest standards in morale, discipline, Soldier appearance, and safety. Show less

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  The Loess Group, LLC

  Dec 2021 - now

  Principal Engineer, Owner

  Electrical engineering professional with over 25 years of experience. Special emphasis in power system operation, maintenance and design. Power system modeling experience includes load flow, power quality analysis, short-circuit analysis, equipment evaluation, protective device coordination, and arc-flash hazard analysis. Design background includes commercial office, industrial facility, healthcare, retail, wind farm collection systems, and underground distribution systems.