1. Nathaniel F. Ostrander
400 Pine Valley Drive
Imperial, PA 15126
(678) 447-1191
stranderuc07@gmail.com
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Co-Author of U.S. Patent Number 8,367,933
SUMMARY
Over nine years Electrical Engineering experience, with an emphasis on delivering accurate design
projects and calculations to clients in a timely manner. Proficient in a wide variety of software engineering
programs, including ETAP, SKM, Maximo, PDMS, and MS Office, along with a multitude of skills in
problem solving and the ability to work as a project lead in a team environment. Extensive knowledge of
National Electric Code, IEEE, NFPA, & NEMA Standards. Five years Product Development experience in
the wire and cable industry. Frequently collaborated with vendors to thoroughly test and design new
products for cable production. I am a creative, hands-on, hard-working professional, who learns new
methods and concepts quickly and communicates well with both technical and non-technical
professionals.
EXPERIENCE
May 2015 – June 2016
Rolls-Royce, Moon Township, PA
Electrical Engineer
● Efficiently completed engineering projects maintaining a primary focus on high quality and safety
● Prepared Equal To Better Than (ETBT) equivalencies for VC Summer Nuclear Power Plant.
● Updated Commercial Grade Dedications (CGD) for VC Summer and PSEG Nuclear Power Plants.
● Prepared Base Equivalencies for Detroit Edison, Ontario Power Generation, and Bruce Power
Nuclear Power Plants
● Analyzed design and performance issues in plant systems, identifying possible solutions, and
generating necessary engineering documentation to implement solutions
● Maintained a broad understanding of plant systems with the ability to quickly research and learn
equipment specifics, as necessary
● Understood and followed detailed procedures when completing various engineering tasks
● Identified and addressed various project issues, such as conflicting design requirements and
unavailable design inputs
● Provided detailed technical reviews for various engineering documents, such as modification
packages, calculations, and procedures
March 2012 – May 2015
Enercon Services, Inc., Kennesaw, GA
Electrical Engineer
● Collaborated with clients to complete design projects and calculations
● Interacted frequently with vendors to successfully design components for clients
● Supported the design and analysis of changes to existing Nuclear Power Plants, as well as new
plant systems
● Met regularly with the CAD department to generate wiring, single line, and three line diagrams per
client’s specifications
● Responsible for the Degraded Grid DVR Replacement for Farley Nuclear Plant Unit 2
● Responsible for the Generator Field Replacement for Hatch Nuclear Plant Unit 1
● Performed work requiring the application of basic technical principles, standards, theories, and
concepts, in support of engineering design and analysis projects for the power industry
● Completed the Software Change Package for the Hatch Nuclear Plant Unit 1 Refueling Platform
Replacement
● Responsible for the FLEX Battery Coping analysis for Hatch Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2
● Read and understood design drawings and technical specifications in preparation of project
deliverables, such as: specifications, calculations, and engineering evaluations
● Responsible for the Voltage Drop Study for Arizona Power Services Palo Verde Nuclear Plant
● Familiarized with the application of industry codes and government regulations (NEC, IEEE,
NFPA)
● Utilized specific computer analysis codes, as well as standard office production software

2. June 2007 – January 2012
Superior Essex Communications, LP, Kennesaw, GA
Product Development Engineer
● Co-Authored U.S. Patent Number 8,367,933 for 4-pair category cables that use foam-skin and
solid conductors.
● Communicated regularly with vendors to successfully test and design new products and materials
for cable production
● Worked closely with manufacturing facilities to run tests and implement new cable designs.
● Collaborated with vendors to develop new ideas for our products
● Ran experiments on copper category cables, analyzed and reported results
● Worked with lab technicians to develop and implement new testing procedures
● Acted as project leader for multiple design projects
● Implemented testing for compliance issues and customer complaints
● Defined product requirements of finished cable projects
● Prepared and implemented Capital Expenditure projects
● Led cost savings projects
August 2004 – May 2006
General Cable Corporation, Highland Heights, KY
Datacom Design Engineer (Co-op)
● Designed and tested many different types of cables including copper category, Outside Voice &
Data, and telephone cables.
● Ran experiments on copper category cables, analyzed and reported results
● Assisted lab specialists in the testing of competitor samples.
● Wrote and edited cable design specifications
SKILLS
● Maximo, PDMS, ETAP, SKM, MathCAD, and Matlab
● AutoCAD, Stat Graphics, Mathmatica, PSpice, B2Logic, Solid Works
● Extensive Knowledge of National Electric Code, IEEE, NFPA, & NEMA Standards
● Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, & Adobe Acrobat
● Root Cause Analysis, Research
● Project management
● Exceptional Customer Service
● High attention to detail
● Effective verbal and written communication skills
● Ability to adapt to changing environments and quickly learn new concepts
● Natural ability to manage multiple projects
● Hands-On troubleshooter
● Works well in individual or team atmosphere
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
● Co-Author of U.S. Patent Number 8,367,933 for 4-pair category cables that use foam-skin and
solid conductors
● Implemented procedure for identifying back twist on insulated conductors at Superior Essex
● Developed method for testing cable memory at Superior Essex
● Played an integral role in the development of the 10Gain XP products at Superior Essex,
including a new type of shield tape
● Part of the team that developed the Alien Crosstalk procedure at General Cable
● Cincinnati Scholarship recipient
● University of Cincinnati Honors Scholars Program
● Haiti missionary in September 2009
EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (June 2007)
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request