Kendall Grissom
Denver
Summary
Dynamic Design Engineer with a proven track record at Pike Engineering. With expertise in project coordination and customer service, I excel in training and development, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes. My strong management skills and proficiency in design software enable me to drive successful project completions and enhance team performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Engineer II
Pike Engineering, LLC
Lakewood
06.2024 - Current
- Individually execute 12+ new designs each month to install gas & electric services for individual, corporate, and municipal accounts.
- Oversee projects from field survey to construction completion.
- Produced 64 designs in 2024 in comparison to the expected 60.
- Design construction maps for customers, crews, and internal use.
- Generate quotes and deliver invoices to customers on behalf of Xcel Energy while overseeing the communication and completion of payments.
- Facilitate bi-weekly correspondence for 50+ projects simultaneously. Interactions include forepersons, crews, customers, and contacts in various positions for information regarding specific projects, policies, and urgent situations.
Project Manager
Pike Engineering LLC
Raleigh
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Oversaw hundreds of outdoor lighting projects for a team of 11 designers.
- Established long-term and short-term goals for employees while ensuring compliance with both internal and external client expectations.
- Conducted an average of 20 quality control reviews each week to maintain high-quality designs at minimum costs.
- Created training materials for designers, which included bi-weekly presentations, two guidebooks, and various communication templates.
- Managed projects for high-priority clients from the initial design phase through to construction.
Outdoor Lighting Specialist
Pike Engineering, LLC
Raleigh
11.2019 - 11.2023
- Individually oversaw 40+ projects monthly on behalf of Duke Energy to install outdoor lighting for individual, corporate, and municipal accounts from survey to construction completion.
- Created detailed designs for each project to be understood by customers and construction crews.
- Scheduled an average of 725 construction labor hours each month for the 2023 calendar year; Duke Energy's standard is to maintain an average of 350 hours.
- Performed additional duties as the Outdoor Lighting Team Lead, which included presenting training topics to all outdoor lighting designers and facilitating quality control standards.
- Maintained consistent communication with customers, crews, supervisors, and clients to ensure project success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Science, Family and Community Services
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC06.2019
Skills
- Design software proficiency
- Project coordination
- Customer service
- Training and development
- Management skills
- Curriculum design
- Team building
- Field surveying
- Design engineering
- Time management
- Multitasking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Design Engineer II
Pike Engineering, LLC
06.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Pike Engineering LLC
11.2023 - 05.2024
Outdoor Lighting Specialist
Pike Engineering, LLC
11.2019 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Science, Family and Community Services
East Carolina University
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