Jackson Energy Authority
Gas System Engineering Co-op
Duration: June 8, 2018 to August 16, 2019
Supervisors:
Jared B. Smith, P.E.
Gas System Engineer
Alex M. Taylor, P.E.
Project Engineer, Gas System
Projects
Shown Above Are Various Projects I Completed During My Time At JEA
All Projects Have Been Altered To Meet The Proprietary Standards Of JEA
As the Gas System Engineering Co-op at JEA, I:
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Designed construction plans & procedures for natural gas pipeline infrastructure using AutoCAD ​​
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Presented detailed project cost estimations & assisted with assorted cost analyses
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With each project, I created a bill of materials​, provided an estimate of the labor needed, and reviewed previous expenditure reports.
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Prepared permits & provided comprehensive documentation of projects for regulatory agencies ​​
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Developed productive daily practices for effective project management in the Gas Co-op position ​
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I created a spreadsheet that keeps track of each project that is in someone else's hands (i.e. giving a project to a P.E. at a certain date & time for review, awaiting a permit from TDOT, etc.)
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Similarly, I created a condensed continually-updating project list that was used to highlight the stage in which each project is in. In biweekly project meetings, my supervisors and I used this list to allocate tasks for each engineer.
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Designed gas meter set assemblies for residential, commercial, and industrial customers ​​
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Performed research for projects such as field measurements, GPS surveying, & site inspections
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Depending on the project, I would have to gather field measurements using a Bosch Laser Measure Tool, a Micrometer, a Trimble Total Station to gather data needed for AutoCAD drawings.
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Efficiently communicated with Professional Engineers, senior management, & construction crews ​​
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Performed data acquisition techniques via ArcGIS using path tracing & valve isolation applications ​​
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Trained new engineering co-op students & thoroughly revised co-op onboarding manual
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I trained the new JEA Gas System Engineering Co-op over a period of three months (May 2019 - July 2019) to ensure their proficiency in the position.
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I overhauled the existing, outdated co-op manual with a thorough handbook to help new co-op students easily transition into the position.
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Community Involvement
#ExperienceJacksonTN
While working at JEA, I was featured on the city's young professionals' website & social media profiles.
I was part of a group that was led through the growing city of Jackson during the summer of 2019.
Photo & Video Credit to https://experiencejacksontn.com/
Cardboard Boat Regatta
My roommate and I participated in The Dream Center of Jackson's
5th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta to help support homeless families.
We won the Captain's Choice Award, which was given to the crowd-favorite at the event.
RIFA Canstruction
I was part of a group from JEA that competed in RIFA's 14th Annual Canstruction Competition.
This event provided several thousands of canned food items to families in need.
Our JEA group won the Best Use of Labels Award at the 2018 competition.