Saifuddin K. Mogri has over 30 years of experience as an electrical engineer with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). He currently leads the day-to-day operations and development of key performance indicators for LADWP power plants and renewable energy projects. Some of his responsibilities include overseeing a $700 million annual budget for the Intermountain Power Project, managing renewable project development, and providing leadership in replacing coal power with natural gas and renewables. Mogri holds an MBA and MS in Electrical Engineering and has chaired several committees dealing with issues like renewable operations, greenhouse gases, and salvage operations.

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Saifuddin K. Mogri
23653 Gerrad Way
West Hills, CA. 91307
(213)367-0447
CAREER OBJECTIVE: To Lead and Manage the day to day operations and create and
validate Key Performance Indictors for the clients.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
 Serves as Assistant to the Section Manager and Act as the Section Manager in his
absence.
 Providing leadership in the Strategic Planning Process of replacing 1800 MW of
Coal Fired Generation with Renewable and Combined Cycle Natural Gas
Generation.
 Developed and monitor KPI’s for LADWP Power Plants
 Serves in the Capacity of the Operating Agent and Board of Directors for the
Intermountain Power Project.
 Serving as the Operating Agent and Manager of Several Renewable Projects.
 Provides direction to Plant Managers in the overall planning, organizing, staffing,
and controlling of major power plants.
 Provided Leadership in the WECC Forum for over a decade.
 Possesses excellent knowledge of the Power System.
 Serving as Chair of Several Committees.
 Presents for Approval of Board and Coordinating Committee Resolutions.
 Negotiates Contracts and serves as Contract Administrator.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power May 2003-Present
Electrical Engineer
 Overseeing the preparation, implementation and manage the $700 million annual IPP
budget and coordinate fuel purchase with the Fuel Group. Oversee the budget and
operations of IPP with over 450 employees.
 Review and approve O&M schedule and plans, capital Improvements and equipment
purchases for IPP, Adelanto and IPP converter stations and transmission lines and
Linden Wind Farm with expenditures totaling over $50 million annually.
 Implemented a safety program at the Linden Wind Farm by meeting with the operators of
the wind turbines and the Balance of Plant and leading and directing them to develop
joint safety goals for Linden. Monitor the safety programs at IPP and Renewable
facilities.
 Chair of the SCPPA Renewable Operating Project Committee, IPP Greenhouse Gas
Subcommittee and the IPP Salvage Committee.
 Managed the purchase and replacement of the failed Adelanto Converter Transformer
with a total budget of over $15 million. Coordinating the replacement with ISS and
Adelanto Operating Personnel.
 Serving as the Engineering and Operating Committee Member for the Hoover
Generating Station and the Project Manager for several Renewable Projects such as,

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Windy Point/Windy Flats, Manzana, Pleasant Valley and Don Campbell Geothermal
Facility.
 Providing input into Integrated Resource Plan; integrate renewable resources into the
system for delivery to southern California. Participating in Strategic Planning process for
transitioning IPP from coal fired to natural gas combined cycle generation and renewable
energy, and use of existing and developing new transmission resources.
 Reviewing and participating in the development of Renewable Projects, Power Purchase
Agreements and purchase of Renewable Facilities.
 Working with legislative and regulatory agencies, including, NERC and WECC and
environmental affairs group dealing with generation and transmission issues.
 Member of the Management team for IPP Labor Union Negotiations.
 Project Manager for developing natural gas generation at the IPP Site to replace the
coal-fired generation
 Negotiating contracts with telecommunication companies, utilities, Renewable Energy
Developers, and others regarding interconnections at IPP, Right-of-Way agreements,
and microwave facilities.
 Supervising and training personnel to prepare the future leaders for the Department.
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power July 2002-May 2003
Electrical Engineer Associate III/Assistant Group Leader
 Administered the Intermountain Power Project generation and transmission agreements.
Reviewed and authored IPP Unit 3 transmission requirements and coordinate system
studies.
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power January 1986-July 2002
Electrical Engineer Associate III/ Assistant Group Leader
Directed, supervised and conducted power flow, transient stability and post-transient
studies, and was involved in conceptual design of major projects. Extensively involved in
various subcommittees and working groups in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council
(WECC).
 Involved in conceptual design, technical and project management of major projects,
such as, Mead-Adelanto, Pacific DC Intertie, rating increase for Victorville-Lugo 500 kV
line, Station E-Station H 230 kV line 3 studies, McCullough Switching Station breaker
replacement study, etc, and prepared reports for management.
 Supervised and trained personnel to conduct and evaluate technical studies.
 Department representative on several WECC/WSCC committees and working groups,
such as, Technical Studies Subcommittee, Operating Capability Study Group, Reactive
Power Work Group, etc.
 Chaired System Review Work Group and the Technical Studies Subcommittee’s NERC
Reliability Planning Standards Task Force. Municipal/State representative on the NERC
Planning Standards Subcommittee.

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Los Angeles Department of Water and Power September 1981-January 1986
Electrical Engineer Associate II and III
Design Engineer in the High Voltage DC Station Group. Reviewed and evaluated
manufacturer system studies and design for DC projects. Authored design specifications for
high voltage DC stations.
 Member of the Commissioning team on the Sylmar Upgrade Project
 Monitored the reliability and availability of the Sylmar Upgrade Project after it was put in-
service.
 Monitored insulator contamination testing at NGK and IREQ high voltage laboratories in
Japan and Canada.
 Researched the operation of the Sylmar Converter Station resulting in an increase of
160 MW transfer capability without incurring any capital expense.
EDUCATION:
 MBA, University of La Verne
 MS in Electrical Engineering, University of Texas, Austin.
 BS in Electrical Engineering, University of Texas, Austin.
 Participating in the LADWP’s Executive Leadership Development Program.
ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS:
 IPP GHG Subcommittee - Chairperson
 SCPPA Operating Renewable Work Group - Chairperson
 IPP Site Development Committee - Member
 IPSC Board – Alternate Director
 IPP Salvage Committee - Chairperson
 IPP Coordinating Committee meetings - Presenter
 Three Publications in IEEE forum on DC Station Design and Commissioning.
 Registered Engineer in State of California
 Topanga Station Community Police Advisory Board - Member