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We’re excited to spotlight Jillian Finlay, a talented Project Coordinator in our Permits and Compliance Division at EKN Engineering! Jillian joined us as a Data Entry Specialist in 2022 and quickly advanced to Project Coordinator II. Her contributions have helped the team grow from managing one contract to five, including clients like Southern California Edison (SCE). We’re proud of Jillian’s dedication and impact on the team and can’t wait to see what she achieves next! #MeetTheTeam #EmployeeSpotlight

We're excited to spotlight Cameron Caterio, a talented Project Coordinator in our Utility Engineering Division at EKN Engineering! Cameron started at EKN after college as a Data Entry Specialist, quickly rising through the ranks to Project Coordinator. His standout achievement has been developing a scoring system for tower assessments, improving project accuracy and consistency. We’re proud of Cameron’s growth and contributions to the team and look forward to his continued success! #MeetTheTeam #EmployeeSpotlight

Due to extreme weather conditions in July, Pacific Gas and Electric Company anticipated a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that would impact 30 circuits and over 16,000 customers. PSPS events are a powerful strategy to protect communities during severe weather, but they should be a last resort. PG&E and EKN Engineering were able to leverage recent clearance assessment and historical load data to decrease PSPS event scope by 99.6%, reducing the required engineering reviews from 1,083 spans to 4. This allowed for quick, targeted inspections, eliminating customer outages entirely. How are you using data to enhance grid resilience? #Utility #GridReliability #Data #Innovation #Energy #Engineering

Today, we’re shining a spotlight on Zachary McMasters, a dedicated Project Manager making a difference at EKN Engineering. Starting as a Data Entry Specialist, Zach quickly transitioned to project management and now excels as a Project Manager, leading critical initiatives like Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s Work Bundling pilot. #MeetTheTeam #EmployeeSpotlight

Amir Sabri, PhD, P.E. , Project Manager and Engineer at EKN Engineering, recently presented his research on the “Seismic Retrofit of Load Bearing URM Walls” at the World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (WCEE2024) in Milan, Italy. He presented with his mentor, Murat Saatcioglu , who specializes in reinforced concrete structures. Since joining EKN in August 2022, Amir has been critical to the success of projects within our Utility Engineering practice. Participation at WCEE 2024 provided him with the opportunity to engage with other experts in seismic engineering, a field of particular importance in California, further expanding his technical knowledge in seismic retrofitting and resilience. Amir's achievements, along with those of our team at EKN, are what enable us to consistently deliver innovative engineering solutions and drive our success.

We are excited to spotlight Nick Oka, who is a big contributor at EKN Engineering! Starting as a data entry specialist, Nick quickly transitioned to software development and now excels as a Software Developer II. #MeetTheTeam #EmployeeSpotlight

Is your utility prepared for the next extreme weather event? From Houston's recent derecho to Florida's anticipated busy hurricane season, the need for resilient infrastructure has never been clearer. At EKN Engineering, we specialize in grid modernization and disaster preparedness to ensure reliability in challenging times. Discover how our tailored solutions can safeguard your community's power grid. https://lnkd.in/gQm3bYZT

That's a wrap! Andrew Davies moderated the panel on Addressing capacity and permitting issues in transmission development at the GridTECH Connect Forum. Andrew led the discussion on interconnection and transmission projects with industry leaders: - Sumeet Mudgal from Q Cells - Cathleen Colbert from Vistra - Aaron Stoll from Grid United - Shawn Adderly from PG&E The panel explored impacts from a utility perspective, addressed challenges in permitting and planning, and discussed unique requirements in California. We're looking forward to continue the conversation! #gridtechconnect #permitting