Bishwa Pokharel, EIT

264-19 Coneflower Cres., North York, ON M2R 0A5

Home: (647) 799-4843 - bcpokharel@yahoo.ca

https://ca.linkedin.com/in/bishwapokharel

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

EIT with Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO); familiarity with Engineering law and ethics and
Ontario Electrical Safety Codes (OESC); significant experience in HV & MV substations and
transmission & distribution lines
Over 5 years' experience in an electrical utility industry
Expertise in preparing technical reports, technical specifications, test reports, field testing,
construction supervision of substations and distribution lines; ability to comply with regulatory
requirements
Ability to prepare and interpret scope of work, electrical drawings, engineering calculations, technical
analysis, single line diagrams, bill of materials, material data-sheets and cost-estimates
Strong decision-making, problem-solving and analytical skills
Proactive business partner; self-motivated with strong time management skills; ability to work
independently and deal with multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, technical staff and other stakeholders
Proficient in the use of computers and relevant software including AutoCAD, MS Visio, MS Office: Word,
Excel PowerPoint and email etiquette; willing to learn GIS, database projects and any applicable
standards (I have practiced ICE, IEEE and IS)
Possess valid Ontario driver's license (G License)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Participated in design of electric substation (6/8 MVA, 33/11 kV) and overhead sub-transmission &
distribution lines (33/11/0.4/0.23 kV);
Applied established procedures, design standards (IEC, IEEE, and IS) and practices to ensure best
methods of construction that resulted in project adoption;
Achieved significant experience in preparing material datasheets, bill of materials, cost-estimates,
engineering design calculations, test result analysis, field testing and construction supervision of
overhead transmission & distribution lines (33/11/0.4/0.23 kV) that resulted in 20% project
performance.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Distribution Officer, Symcor Inc., Remote Site, Toronto, ON

Communicated issues related to quality and deadlines with site manager

Provided exceptional customer service; timely, professional and knowledgeable
Completed training programs including Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
(WHIMIS), Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA),
Employment Standard Act (ESA) and The Ontario labor relations Act.

Electrical Designer (CO-OP), S.A. Armstrong Limited, Toronto, ON

2008-Present

2007

Prepared single line diagrams and as-built drawings of existing distribution system of the company
building and submitted to the supervisor that resulted in adoption by the company.

Electrical Tester (CO-OP), GE/Multilin, Markham, ON

2006

Tested power supply printed circuit board (PCB) for its conformity with all type-and-functional
testing, compiled and submitted the test report to the supervisor that resulted in company
acceptance.

Electrical Project Engineer, Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), Nepal

6/8 MVA, 33/11 kV substation, 33/11/0.4 kV transmission & distribution line design

1994-2001

Prepared material data-sheet, bill of materials, cost-estimates, technical specifications and

engineering reports
Performed engineering calculations, analyzed and recommended for approval
Project Planning

Selected size, quantity and capacity of utility equipment, length of conductors and amount of
hardware for 6/8 MVA substations and 33/11/0.4 kV sub-transmission and distribution lines
Composed technical specifications for 100 KVA, 11/0.4 kV distribution transformer (IEC-71,76, and IS2026) that resulted in project acceptance
Reviewed proposals of suppliers, contractors, and vendors for technical compliance
Liaised with clients, contractors, suppliers, government authorities and other stakeholders

Construction supervision, testing & commissioning

Led a team of technical staff for construction supervision, field testing and start-up commissioning of
6/8 MVA substations and 33/11/0.4 kV transmission & distribution lines.

Power System Operation, Control, Maintenance and Repair

Operated the integrated power system, analyzed breakdown events, coordinated switching
arrangements and restored the power outage in the possible safest, most economical and quickest
manner under abnormal operating conditions.

Results:
Performed engineering analysis, designs, plans and equipment inspections, testing & selection of
moderately complex electrical power projects (33/11 kV, 6/8 MVA substations and 33/11/0.4 kV
distribution lines. The work required initiative and resourcefulness in resolving engineering problems
that resulted in 20% project performance.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bridging Program (Licensing Internationally Educated Engineers into Profession)
Electrical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

2014

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering (Electric Power System)

Belorussian State Technical University, Minsk, Belarus (Evaluated by University of Toronto)

1987

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

EIT (license #100056345), Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)

Member of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), Toronto, ON
Member of International Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Toronto Chapter

Bishwa Pokharel

1-647-799-4843

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