1. George E. Quarshie
174 Providence Road • Grafton MA. 01519 • (860) 978-1614 • quarshieeebo@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as an Electrical Engineer in a power engineering, transmission/distribution, or manufacturing environment. Strong
engineering design experience in Power Generation, Distribution, and Control Systems. Recent experience in HVDC transmission.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
 Experienced electrical engineer with extensive experience in energy, controls, and communication technologies.
 Strong background in power and alternative energy engineering, as well as power electronics.
 Excellent skills in AutoCAD, COMSOL, Multisim, MatLab, LabView, and other engineering utilities.
 Strong knowledge of microprocessors with solid skills in C++; Experience with DESIGN/CATIA through involvement in
submarine power systems projects.
 Currently involved in a variety of solar power projects requiring both design and hands -on fabrication skills.
EDUCATION
University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 2012
Minor: Mathematics
ManchesterCommunity College, Manchester,CT 2009
Associates Degree in Engineering Science
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Brookfield Cross Sound Cable, Marlborough, MA 2014-present
Operations Engineer
 Responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and operating high voltage power transmission systems utilized by the Cross
Sound Cable Company.
 Initiate and control HVDC power transmissions,monitoring potential safety issues and ensuring that equipment operate s
within optimal voltage limits. Responsible for supplementing main sources of power with alternative sources from the
grid.
 Utilize ABB InTouch software for systemmonitoring and connection with foreign remote transmission units.
 Install, maintain and test AC/DC converters,high voltage cables, capacitor banks,relays, circuit breakers, frequency
drives, and station batteries, and IGBTs, ensuring that performance and safety issues receive prompt attention.
 Inspect cooling pumps and perform vibration analysis of cooling pump motors.
 Perform site inspections of transmission stations,performing diagnostic routines on transformers as well as taking
transformer oil samples.
 Utilize high voltage sticks to complete path to ground for systems being maintained.
 Collect organize systemperformance data within the control room.
 Monitor and follow up on all systemalarms and warnings, troubleshooting and resolving existing and potential problems.
 Monitor ground current levels to prevent major voltage leaks. Check operation of cooling tower fans to ensure that
overheating does not occur. Change dessicant materials as need to maintain proper humidity for transformers.
 Operate forklifts, aerial lifts, and cranes as needed for installation and maintenance functions.
Butler America, Inc., Glastonbury, CT 2013
Electrical Engineer
 Developed and implemented test procedures for AC/DC power converters and distribution systems.
 Developed scripts to assist technicians in programming digital devices.
 Tested and troubleshot digital and analog assemblies, analyzing test data to locate faults and determine causes.
 Wrote & updated test procedures and worked closely with design engineers on issues relating to test process.
 Applied resulting output values to key output elements, including hydraulic & pneumatic actuators,solenoid coils, and
indicators.

2.  Traced power outages in order to restore services and determine the cause of interference in order to communicate solutions t o
field teams on site troubleshooting.
General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division, Groton, CT 2012-2013
Engineer I – Electric Power Plant/I&C
 Implemented design changes in submarine power systems,using proprietary software, resulting in completion of mandated
upgrades and enhanced electrical safety on the vessel.
 Interpreted proposed design modifications, using Selected Record Design documents.
 Performed analysis of proposed changes,in terms of original concept,liability, vendordocumentation, and design
specifications.
 Initiated administrative proposal letters with redesign specifications.
Senior Electrical Designer
 Reviewed and interpreted Engineering Report documents to identify necessary changes in design documents for submarine
power systems.
 Modified and updated drawings, using AutoCad.
 Employed CATIA software to redesign structuralelements of crew’s and officer’s quarters and mess.
 Developed design change reports using JCAS report generator.
Ghana Telecom, Cape Coast, Ghana 1998 - 2002
Electrical Technician
 Performed Plesiochronous Digital Hierachy (PDH) and Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) radio maintenance on
microwave transmitters and receivers used in high speed data communication systems.
 Repaired transmission systems,monitored equipment, installed and maintained power rectifiers and customer telephones and
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MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE
Adchem Manufacturing Technologies, Manchester 2009
Injection Molder and Assembly
Prepared the shaping of rubbers or plastic articles by injecting heated material into a mold and structures or parts together.Also use
the soft material is pressed to harden into a required shape as well.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
 National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
RESEARCH
Presented paper at annual COMSOL users’conference entitled, Power Transistor Heat Sink Design Trade-offs, in cooperation with
two members of the University of Hartford’s Engineering faculty. Paper discussed heat transferprocess in a TO-220 transistor
package and pointed out the benefits of certain design features. Conclusions: A significant increase in useful life can be achieved
though a relatively small decrease in operating temperature.
KEY PROJECTS
Designed and fabricated a power transistor: Utilized COMSOL multiphysics application to program ZETEX ZXTN2020 power
transistorto perform heat transfer measurement functions,including radiation, convection,and heat sink. Perform measurements
of gradient temperature, ambient temperature, and mash. Built and tested bread-board prototype prior to full demonstration in class.
Gained circuit design experience at the device-level.
Designed and fabricated a DC-DC voltage converterusing MULTISIM software. Designed converterfor maximum efficiency and
measured power and voltage losses at various voltages. Prototype demonstrated and Evaluated in class.
Designed and built a solar power system, using MULTISIM. Photovoltaic output was 50 VAC, stepped down to 5 V DC.
Designed, built, tested and demonstrated a Smart Air station, capable of selecting optimal tire pressures for any model automobile

3. on the market. Collaborated with a cross-disciplinary design team to design both hardware and embedded software, using LabView,
a Motorola 6008USB series microprocessor, and JAVA.
KEY SKILLS
Technical: Windows XP & Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2010, C++, Java, CAD, Computer Hardware, MatLab, Software
installation, Circuit simulation and analysis using PSPICE, Professional Plus; Test equipment design and Doors, ORCAD, ABB
InTouch software for HVDC Operations monitoring.
COLLEGIATE WORK EXPERIENCE
Custom Built Personal Training, Bloomfield, CT 2008-2011
Personal Trainer
 Train clients for fitness using a combination of strength training and nutrition guidance
Filenes Warehouse,South Windsor, CT 2003-2007
Shipping and Receiving
 Filled orders, prepared items for shipping,and unloaded and stocked deliveries.
 Used power equipment to load and unload trucks such as a fork lift and power jack.