Rajul M.

Senior Engineer @ Exelon

About

Rajul Mahmud has a strong background in power system analysis, planning, development and operation through his undergraduate and graduate education in Electrical Engineering as well as his experience while working for electric power utility companies, including WAPDA, Duke Energy, Xcel Energy, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Public Service Electric and Gas company (PSEG) and Exelon Utilities (Exelon). His previous work experience includes working in the transmission planning area and collaborating with stakeholders in developing and driving future long-term electric energy and transmission plans and projects for reliable and resilient bulk electric power systems for electric utilities, in addition to experience in distribution planning, T&G design/engineering, and project management areas. His qualifications include strong experience with power planning software such as PSS/E, TARA, MUST, PSLF, and ASPEN, and he is aware of the evolving electric power industry issues and standards, and has an understanding of electric power market principles and electric power industry strategic issues. He is also a licensed Professional Engineer. Further, he has acquired a sound understanding of business and economics through his MBA along with his professional work. He has also served as Exelon Lead R&D Advisor for industry research organizations CEATI PSPO and EPRI. He has an interest in the development of renewables, DERs, OSW, solar/photovoltaic, battery storage and other evolving electric power system technologies and grid modernization efforts. He has represented Exelon in the Delaware Governor’s Energy Advisory Council’s Grid Modernization working group in developing recommendations for the next 5-years Delaware State Energy Plan. He provides a combination of expertise directly required for electric power systems planning, transmission development, and transmission strategy for a reliable, resilient green and modern electric grid.

Country

United States

City

Philadelphia

Industry

Utilities

Skill

Power Systems, Electric Power, NERC, Power Plants, PSS/E, Smart Grid, Electrical Engineering, Transmission, Project Management, Power Generation, Simulations, Renewable Energy, Energy, Generators, Power Transmission, Engineering, Power System Studies, Substation, Transformer, Relays

Experience

Senior Engineer

Exelon

2016-1 - Present · 10 yrs 9 mos

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Led transmission planning, reliability, grid resiliency, coal retirement, and RPS/ regional renewable generation studies; developed future power system plans and projects in mid-Atlantic region; company-wide transmission system assessments and scenario studies; FERC 715 criteria studies; performed NERC compliance work for CIP-014; proposed PJM RTEP window transmission upgrades; reviewed PJM generator interconnection studies; coordinated PJM RTEP model building effort; supported project management; couched juniors engineers; served as lead R&D Advisor for CEATI PSPO and EPRI; represented Exelon in Delaware Governor’s Energy Advisory Council’s Grid Modernization working group preparing recommendations for the next five-year 2024 Delaware state energy plan.

Principal Engineer/ Manager, System Studies

Power Planners International

2011 - 2015 · 4 yrs

Lahore, PK

Supervised and led the power system planning & generator interconnection studies section and proposed future power system plans.

Principal Staff Engineer, Electric Delivery- Transmission Planning

PSEG

2008 - 2011 · 3 yrs

Newark, NJ

Led bulk transmission planning studies and developed long-term system plans; assessed power system adequacy; contributed to RFC MMWG model development, regional studies and FERC filings; coordinated PJM RTEP projects; assisted company asset management.

Senior Transmission Planning Engineer

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

2007 - 2008 · 1 yr

San Francisco, CA

Led/ performed a variety of transmission planning studies and developed long-term transmission upgrade plans; assessed power system reliability and proposed transmission upgrades; conducted generator interconnection studies for CAISO and other studies for PG&E.

Transmission Planning Specialty Engineer

Xcel Energy

2004 - 2007 · 3 yrs

Minneapolis, MN

Performed transmission planning studies and proposed solutions; prepared ten-year system upgrade plans; represented Xcel Energy in MISO generation interconnection and transmission service studies; coordinated joint planning studies; supported regulatory compliance.

Staff Engineer, Bulk Transmission Planning

Duke Energy Corporation

2001 - 2004 · 3 yrs

Cincinnati, OH

Performed transmission planning studies such as load flow, short circuit, stability, voltage and contingency, and power transfer studies; assessed reliability, adequacy and security of the system; conducted transmission planning studies and proposed upgrades for power system reliability; evaluated the impact of the proposed new and retiring power plants in the region; supported project management.