virginia dobson

assistant engineer, instrumentation and controls

About

I am currently an undergraduate student at Georgia Tech majoring in electrical engineering. I have completed four work terms as a co-op focused on industrial automation and manufacturing process engineering. I also interned as an automation process engineer in the environmental consulting services sector.

Country

united states

City

atlanta

Industry

environmental services

Skill

electrical engineering, engineering, plc, autocad, automation, electronics, matlab, rslogix, food packaging, simulations, c, technical writing, technical training, sharepoint, mips, python, machine learning, assistive technology, research, poster presentations, labview, control systems design, plc programming, programming, ni multisim, process control, oscilloscope, vhdl, multimeter, control logic, microsoft office, microsoft excel, powerpoint, microsoft word, data analysis, html, instrumentation, process engineering, cad, project management, mathcad, windows, manufacturing, teamwork, linux, signal processing, analysis, pspice, systems engineering, public speaking

Experience

instrumentation and controls engineer

brown and caldwell

2015-12 - 2018-8 · 2 yrs 9 mos

* Drafted process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), control schematics, and panel drawings in AutoCAD and AutoCAD P&ID * Standardized PLC and SCADA tags * Verified field functionality of panels and PLC/HMI programs in RS Logix 5000, RS Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk View * Wrote control narratives

assistant engineer, instrumentation and controls

hazen and sawyer

2018-8 - Present · 8 yrs 2 mos

engineering aide

polytron

2011-5 - 2013-8 · 2 yrs 4 mos

* Programmed Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in RS Logix 5000 and SLC 500 (Rockwell Automation Software) * Created human machine interface (HMI) menus for use by plant operators * Used AutoCAD to design and customize control panel, schematic, and factory layout drawings * Tested and verified control panels for shipment to client site * Provided on-site support as a systems integrator and consultant * Configured network communications for machines from multiple vendors * Coordinated with clients and vendors to ensure project was on time and within scope * Wrote training materials for plant operators * Completed Instructor Certification Program (ICP)

undergraduate researcher

opportunity research scholars program

2013-8 - 2015-5 · 1 yr 10 mos

* Project – Data Fusion with Deep Learning in a Multimodal Tongue Drive System * Researched and wrote code to emulate machine learning algorithms for applications in assistive technologies with emphasis on deep belief networks (DBNs) * Wrote and presented research proposal to peers and program advisors * Attended professional development workshops and interacted with program sponsors * Placed 3rd at the ORS Research Competition

student trainee - electrical engineering

brown and caldwell

2014-5 - 2015-8 · 1 yr 4 mos

* Created a standard set of customizable human machine interface (HMI) menus in FactoryTalk View Studio for a pump station upgrade at a major municipality * Used AutoCAD to design and edit process and instrumentation diagrams * Put together bid document packages for municipal work * Expanded knowledge of the the National Electric Code

engineer i

brown and caldwell

2015-12 - Present · 10 yrs 10 mos

* Drafted process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), control schematics, and panel * drawings in AutoCAD and AutoCAD P&ID. * Standardized PLC and SCADA tags.

Education

alexander high school

2005-1 - 2009-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

georgia institute of technology

electrical engineering

2009-1 - 2015-1 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Activities and Societies: Georgia Tech Honors Program, Alpha Omega Epsilon International Engineering Sorority, Yellow Jacket Marching Band (2009-2011)