Chief Electrical Engineer
As Chief Electrical Engineer, Shawn’s responsibilities include maintaining close relationships with clients, scheduling projects, and working closely with each of the electrical staff to ensure we are producing the most accurate, safe, and cost effective solution for our clients. Shawn also designs, manages, and oversees projects from beginning to end to ensure the client’s needs are met.
Shawn has in depth experience in the design of transmission and distribution lines, substations, controls, HMI and RTU programming, and system protection. Shawn’s experience also includes creating specifications for transformers, breakers, control buildings, and any other substation or transmission line device. Shawn enjoys building relationships with his clients and helping them out with any question, big or small.
Shawn began his career at Nebraska Public Power District in 2012 where he worked as a Coop Engineer in the System Protection group. He then continued to intern in this group while finishing college. Once he graduated, he was hired on full time in the Control’s and Automation group at NPPD. Shawn then joined RVW in 2019 as an Electrical Engineer and was later promoted to Chief Electrical Engineer. Shawn has experience in a wide range of subjects which allows him to offer insight and knowledge for all of his clients so they can make the best decisions for their organization.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- B.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Registered Professional Engineer in Nebraska, Wyoming, Iowa and South Dakota
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- Nebraska Society of Professional Engineers
- Young Engineer of the Year
- Completed NSPE Emerging Leaders Program
- Emerging Leaders Class of 2020 | National Society of Professional Engineers (nspe.org)
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Shawn enjoys hunting, fishing, house projects, classic cars, watching the Huskers, and spending time with his family and friends.