Anup Rana
Southbank,VIC
Summary
Self-motivated professional electrical engineer with extensive experience in design of electricity distribution system and in-depth knowledge of network planning and substations. Highly skilled in negotiations and development of strategies technical scope of works and evaluation of tender submissions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Electrical Engineer
Vestas Wind Technology
01.2024 - Current
- Prepare concept designs to be released as electrical tender documents or used in project development.
- Consolidate electrical balance of plant tender packs for release.
- Ensure tender packs for release comply with client requirements, development applications, project constraints etc.
- Evaluate electrical contractor tender submissions.
- Assist with scope and management of consultants engaged for early works.
- Prepare early works cost estimate for projects in early stages of development.
Senior Network Planning Engineer
Jemena
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Led BAU network planning activities by ensuring plans are prepared, objectives defined, roles clarified, and requirements communicated and track key deliverables.
- Provide technical support to commercial team and FEED project managers with preliminary advice to clients.
- Prepare feasibility studies and detailed technical scope of works for major load connections.
Senior Distribution & Support Design Engineer
Zinfra
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Led and supervised a number of distribution design engineers.
- Assisted operations managers and project managers in the development of estimates, scopes, specifications and designs.
- Improved operational efficiencies and performance.
- Provided specialist advice to management and staff.
Distribution Design Engineer
Zinfra
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Ensured the system integrity and design strategy was achieved by participating and influencing the direction and progression of project works.
- Designed network, third party and customer Initiated distribution construction projects to detailed specifications covering aspects of technical, safety, environmental, quality and cost requirements and ensuring they comply with relevant design standards, economic and regulatory criteria.
Network Planning Engineer (Secondment)
Jemena
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Contributed to the preparation of long-term capital growth plans and transmission connection asset plans by monitoring and forecasting network loading and utilisation
and modelling and analysing the network to ensure adequate capacity. - Prepared high level scope of works and business cases for network initiated projects.
Protection and Power Quality System Engineer
Jemena
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed asset class strategy including maintenance and replacement plans (life cycle management plans) for protection, metering and monitoring systems for inclusion in the electricity network Asset Management Plan.
- Reviewed and approved high voltage customer protection systems that met the operational requirements of the asset owner and Jemena.
- Prepared project justifications (business cases and other relevant documents) and detailed technical scope of works for electricity network projects.
Distribution Design Engineer
Jemena
01.2017 - 09.2018
Design Team Leader
Universal Utilities
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Trained and mentored five new design engineers in distribution design.
Design Engineer
VEMCO GROUP
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Prepared detailed overhead distribution design, urban residential development design and street light design as per the relevant design standards.
Electrical Engineer
Energy Sector Assistance Programme (ESAP)
02.2010 - 06.2012
Electrical Engineer
Rural Energy Development Programme (REDP)
08.2008 - 02.2010
Electrical Engineer
Barun Hydropower Company Ltd.
02.2008 - 06.2008
Education
Bachelor of Electrical And Electronic Engineering - Electrical
Kathmandu University
Dhulikhel06.2007
Skills
- Profound knowledge of the various aspects of electricity distribution network
- Extensive experience in client and stakeholders negotiations
- Highly experienced in evaluation of tender submissions
- Competent in CYMDIST, CYMCAP, PME 81, nPoles, Poles n Wires and AutoCAD
Accomplishments
- Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronic Engineering 2003-2007
Affiliations
- Engineers Australia - MIEAust CPEng NER
- Registered Professional Engineer - BLA Victoria
Timeline
Lead Electrical Engineer
Vestas Wind Technology
01.2024 - Current
Senior Network Planning Engineer
Jemena
06.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Distribution & Support Design Engineer
Zinfra
03.2022 - 05.2023
Distribution Design Engineer
Zinfra
08.2021 - 03.2022
Network Planning Engineer (Secondment)
Jemena
03.2020 - 08.2021
Protection and Power Quality System Engineer
Jemena
09.2018 - 03.2020
Distribution Design Engineer
Jemena
01.2017 - 09.2018
Design Team Leader
Universal Utilities
06.2016 - 01.2017
Design Engineer
VEMCO GROUP
06.2013 - 06.2016
Electrical Engineer
Energy Sector Assistance Programme (ESAP)
02.2010 - 06.2012
Electrical Engineer
Rural Energy Development Programme (REDP)
08.2008 - 02.2010
Electrical Engineer
Barun Hydropower Company Ltd.
02.2008 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Electrical And Electronic Engineering - Electrical
Kathmandu University
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