Sr. Electrical Engineer at CB&I
Greater Chicago Area
- Current
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- Sr. Electrical Engineer at Chicago Bridge & Iron
- Past
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- Project Engineer at EN Engineering
- Professional Electrical Engineer at McDonald's
- Electrical Engineer at Eidam & Associates, Boise, ID
- Education
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- Boise State University
- Brigham Young University - Idaho
- Nampa High
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Mike Laub’s Summary
Professional Experience: Electrical Engineer from 2003
Goals: Rule the world
Mike Laub’s Specialties:
Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer, Illinois
Mike Laub’s Experience
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Sr. Electrical Engineer
Chicago Bridge & Iron
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; ABB; Oil & Energy industry)
September 2008 — Present (11 months)
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Project Engineer
EN Engineering
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Oil & Energy industry)
August 2007 — August 2008 (1 year 1 month)
Lead engineer for lighting, winter hydro-test/heat-trace, natural gas metering projects.
• Completed site-lighting design using Visual lighting software
• Defined hazardous area classification using API RP 500 and AGA XFO277
• Wrote electrical specifications, and request for quotes. Evaluated quotes and made engineering recommendations.
• Completed electrical design, and reviewed the electrical design of others
• Performed load flow, short circuit analysis using ETAP computer program and voltage drop calculations as required.
• Specified equipment including: 4,160 to 480 VAC transformers, motor control centers, grounding systems, level, pressure and temperature transmitters, radar measurement and instrumentation systems for level indication within oil tanks
• Was assigned a business unit representative for a separate internal business unit, and a client.
• Was the Mentor for a Summer Intern -
Professional Electrical Engineer
McDonald's
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MCD; Restaurants industry)
August 2004 — August 2007 (3 years 1 month)
• Provided power and lighting system design including; short circuit and load analysis, lighting calculation, floor plans, and panel schedules.
• Trained Area Construction Managers (ACMs) in; McDonald’s electrical requirements, operation of ansul exhaust fan interlocks, grounding systems, short circuit rating, clean power for point of sale equipment, NEC compliance. Maintained training material, and website resources.
• Resolved code review issues from across the country.
• Completed business cases for corporate management
• Led electrical review of national suppliers and nationally approved products, maintaining relationships with manufacturers to discuss advantages and disadvantages of their products, including; TVSS units, well lights, LED lighting.
• Completed continual value engineering exercises based on feedback from ACMs, General Contractors, and in consultation with manufacturers. -
Electrical Engineer
Eidam & Associates, Boise, ID
(Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing industry)
January 2003 — August 2003 (8 months)
Provided clients with electrical design and consulting services on a wide range of project including: commercial/retail, educational, health care, and Government facilities
• Design included: Lighting, fire alarm, power distribution, grounding systems, telecommunications, life safety systems, and security systems
• Completed industry related continuing education in over current protection and the NEC from Cooper/Bussman and NFPA 72 2002 and IFPF from SimplexGrinnell
Mike Laub’s Education
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Boise State University
BS , Electrical Engineering , 1998 — 2002
- Activities and Societies:
- IEEE Student Branch Secretary
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Brigham Young University - Idaho
Assoc , Mechanical Engineer , 1995 — 1999
Ensign Hall
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Nampa High
High School , 1993 — 1995
- Activities and Societies:
- AP Calculus, Studio Art
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Mike Laub’s Honors:
Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer, Illinois
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