José J. Rivera, PE, LEED AP Senior Electrical Engineer - Cx - Inspector
Energetic engineer with over 20 years of experience in buildings and infrastructure. With particular strengths in power, lighting, fire alarm, security and telecom systems.
Has performed many technical reviews of construction documents, building and site surveys, inspections, electrical infrastructure evaluations and systems (LEED) commissioning. Breadth of project experience in city infrastructure, High and Medium Voltage substations, municipal, aviation, education, healthcare, commercial, industrial and residential facilities.
Worked in Saudi Arabia as an advocate, and senior expert, to the Kingdom during construction and commissioning of vital electrical (HV/MV/LV) industrial infrastructure.
Recently has been performing FEMA assessments to electrical facilities, belonging to the City of Houston, related to the damages caused by Hurricane Harvey.
Successful and fulfilling career with international reach based on work ethics, integrity, team-work and reliability.
Computer literate with strong AutoCAD; and Revit knowledge. Bilingual, English and Spanish.
Capabilities
Electrical Engineering, Commissioning, Disaster Recovery, Project Management, CADD, Supervision, Inspections, Quality Assurance, Safety, Sustainability Consulting, Forensics
Education
BS, Electrical Engineering (magna cum laude), University of Puerto Rico (USA), 1991
Business Marketing Certificate
Collin Co Community College, Texas (USA), 2004
Eaton Consulting Engineering Training, 2016
Registrations/Certification
Have been registered as PE in the following States: AL, AR, AZ, GA, KS, LA, MO, NM, OK, TN, TX, VA and PR
NCEES Record Holder
Saudi Council of Engineers
LEED™ (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Accredited Professional, US Green Building Council, 2008
Representative Projects in USA
Aviation
QC Review for a DFW Airport Runway Lighting Renovation
Electrical for a new Parking control point at DFW Airport
Higher Education Facilities
Six Mechanical-Electrical Replacement Projects for Dallas County Community College District, Dallas County, TX – Construction Manager
McDermott Library Renovation at UT Dallas, Richardson, TX – Project Electrical Engineer
Engineering and Research Building at UT Dallas, Richardson, TX – Project Electrical Engineer
Central Energy Plant Upgrades at UT Dallas, Richardson, TX – Project Electrical Engineer
Gymnasium Addition at Austin College, Sherman, TX – Project Electrical Engineer
Research and Laboratories
Engineering and Research Building at UT Dallas, Richardson, TX – Project Electrical Engineer
Clean Rooms Conversion at UT Dallas, Richardson, TX – Project Electrical Engineer
K-12 Education
New Middle School, Dallas, TX – Principal in Charge of MEP and IT Engineering/ Lead Electrical Engineer
Bowman Middle School Gym Addition, Plano, TX – Project Electrical Engineer
New Singley Academy, Irving, TX – Project Electrical Engineer
MacArthur High School Gym Addition and Expansion, Irving, TX – Project Electrical Engineer
Thomas Haley Elementary School Renovation, Irving, TX – Project Electrical Engineer
John Haley Elementary School Renovation, Irving, TX – Project Electrical Engineer
Keyes Elementary School Renovation, Irving, TX – Project Electrical Engineer
Energy
Wind Turbine at a Dallas County Community College District’s College Campus, Dallas County, TX – Project Manager/Electrical Engineer
Four Energy Efficiency Improvement Projects, Barksdale AFB, LA – Project Manager/Electrical Engineer
LEED Commissioning
University of North Texas Stadium, Denton, TX – Commissioning Agent
University of North Texas 3-100KW Wind Turbines, Denton, TX – Commissioning Agent
City of Dallas Fire Station #37, Dallas, TX – Project Manager/ Commissioning Agent
University of North Texas College of Law, Dallas, TX – Commissioning Agent
Healthcare
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas TX - Project Electrical Engineer
Apria Healthcare at Albuquerque, NM and Oklahoma City, OK - Lead Electrical Engineer
Methodist Healthcare System, Dallas - Lead Electrical Engineer
Children’s Medical Center Emergency Power Gap Study, Dallas, TX – Project Manager/Electrical Engineer
HCA Surgery Center, Oklahoma City, OK – Lead Electrical Engineer
HCA Surgery Center, Henrico, VA – Lead Electrical Engineer
Van Matre Hospital Expansion, Rockford, IL - Lead Electrical Engineer
Guthrie Ambulatory Healthcare Facility, Fort Drum, NY - Lead Electrical Engineer
Memorial Medical Center, Livingston, TX – Lead Electrical Engineer
Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center, Waco TX - Project Electrical Engineer
Baylor Regional Medical Center, Plano TX – Project Electrical Engineer
Trinity Medical Center , Carrollton, TX - Project Electrical Engineer
The Patient’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, Carrollton TX - Project Electrical Engineer
Streets, Parking and Garages
Life Covenant Church Parking lot, Keller TX - Project Electrical Engineer
Keller Parkway and Town Center Lane Pedestrian Lighting - City of Keller - Project Electrical Engineer
Audelia Road and Walnut Hill Lane Pedestrian Lighting – Dallas, TX - Project Electrical Engineer
Life Church Parking Lot Lighting – Allen, TX - - Project Electrical Engineer
Baylor Regional Medical Center Parking Garage – Plano, TX - Project Electrical Engineer
Residential
Privatized Lodging at Multiple Army Bases, United States – Lead Electrical Engineer
Stoney Brook Assisted Living Facilities, Multiple Locations, TX – Lead Electrical Engineer
Glendale Enterprise Lofts, Glendale, AZ – Lead Electrical Engineer
New Candlewood Hotel, Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX – Lead Electrical Engineer
Industrial
Bridges & Roads Site Concrete Pre-fab Nave – Lead Electrical Engineer
Bodycote Heat Treatment relocation - Lead Electrical Engineer
Texas Instruments –Site Medium Voltage UG Distribution changes
International Inspection/Commissioning Projects
Substations and Infrastructure in Yanbu Industrial, Saudi Arabia
Electrical Substations 10J and 101, Yanbu KSA
Electrical Substation 42 at King Fahad Sea Port
Construction of Roads and Infrastructure in Haii Mehan
Construction of Roads and Infrastructure in the LIP Expansion area
Construction of Roads and Infrastructure in the LIP C1, C1A areas
Construction of Roads and Infrastructure in the LIP C4 to C6 areas