Consulting Electrical Engineer and Science Advisor
Greater New York City Area
- Current
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- Principal Consulting Engineer at ElectroQuest
- Education
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- New Jersey Institute of Technology
- University of Maryland Baltimore County
- Seton Hall University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Research
- Websites
John Tobias’s Summary
Electrical engineer and scientist specializing in electrical power, lightning, electromagnetic radiation, grounding, electrocution/electrical accidents, electrical fires (including batteries,) lighting/illumination and safety. Licensed Professional Engineer (New Jersey.) Provides consultation services for design, intellectual property, and litigation.
Past experience includes design work for government telecommunications and power systems.
Military experience includes service in an infantry unit (1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division) and service as a military intelligence officer. Completed military service at the rank of major serving as a brigade intelligence officer.
John Tobias’s Specialties:
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Safety
Product Safety
Site and System Design Compliance Reviews
Electrical Safety Training and Programs
Electrical Testing
Lightning and Surge Protection
Electromagnetic Radiation Safety
Illumination and Lighting
Intellectual Property & Patent Claims
John Tobias’s Experience
John Tobias’s Education
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
Ph.D. , Electrical Engineering , 1994 — 2002
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University of Maryland Baltimore County
MS , Electrical Engineering , 1989 — 1992
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Seton Hall University
BS , Physics , 1983 — 1987
Additional Information
John Tobias’s Websites:
John Tobias’s Groups:
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers – Member
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – Principal Member and Chair of NFPA Technical Committee 780 on Lightning Protection
Federal Lightning Protection Group, Chairperson - 2001
U.S. National Committee of the International Electrotechnical Commission, Deputy Technical Advisor, Committee 81 on Lightning Protection
International Association of Electrical Inspectors – Inspector Member
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Seton Hall University Alumni Network -
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Alumni Association of NJIT -
CONET - Philadelphia IEEE consultant's network
John Tobias’s Honors:
Who’s Who in the World & Who’s Who in Engineering as engineer and inventor.
Department of the Army System Safety Professional of the Year 1994.
United States Army Materiel Command Federal Engineer of the Year 1994 & 2000, awarded by National Society of Professional Engineers.
United States Army Materiel Command System Safety Engineer of the Year 1993 & 1999.
Commander's Civilian Service Award, U.S. Army 1993.
Department of the Army Superior Civilian Service Award, 2000.
Patents:
Grounding Device and Use Thereof, U.S. Patent No. 6,288, 327
Radial Surface Ground Electrode, U.S. Patent No. 5,801,327
Military Service:
National Defense Service Medal (2 awards)
Army Commendation Medal (3 awards),
Army Achievement Medal (2 awards),
Army Service Medal,
Parachutist Badge.
John Tobias’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
