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Yang Chen

Yang Chen

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Years of study in renewable energy and electrical engineering.

Looking for opportunities to build my career in green buildings or relative industries.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

W&L Group Construction, Queens, Project Coordinator

• Coordinate with architects, engineers from different trades, onsite engineers, site safety managers and subcontractors. Quick thinker, providing cost and time effective solutions, directly report to project manager or president.
• Assist project manager with 5 under construction projects as daily work. Scopes as , reviewing contract drawings, shop drawings, specifications and proposals.
• Estimate projects with Planswift, contact with vendors for procurements and prepare submittals.
• Perform CAD and Sketchup shop drawings.
• Prepare and pull out building permits from Department of Building.
• Research on green building projects and sustainability incentives, especially in energy efficiency and retro-commissioning analysis.

Sep 2013 - current
 

NextGen Solutions, Sydney, AU, Solar Design and Renewable Energy Consultant Intern

• Designed PV systems for residential customers under supervision of technical manager. In compliance with Australia Standards (AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 4777, AS/NZS 5033), calculated system sizes and etc.

• Drafted plans, one-line and three-line diagrams. Coordinated with PV system installation teams and surveyors.

• Prepared subsidy policy and return-on-investment analysis reports for customers. Provided consulting and decision-making supports to clients.

Dec 2010 - Jul 2011
 

Education 

University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, US, Masters, Alternative Energy

Master of Science in Alternative Energy with GPA 3.6(out of 4.0) 2011- 2013

• Selected courses: Electric Power Conversion and Transportation, Alternative Energy Systems and Applications, Fuel Cells, Biofuels, Biomass Conversion and Semiconductors.

Aug 2011 - Dec 2013
 

Nankai University, Tianjin Shi, CN, Bachelors, Electrical Engineer

Bachelor of Electrical Engineer with GPA 3.3(out of 4.0) 2006-2011

• Selected courses: Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, High Frequency Circuits, Computer-Aided System Analysis and Design, Digital Signal Processing.

Jul 2006 - Jul 2011
 

University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, AU, Bachelors, Photovoltaics and Solar Energy

Bachelor of Engineering in Photovoltaics and Solar Energy with GPA 3.4(out of 4.0) 2009- 2011

• Selected courses: Grid-connected and Standalone PV Systems, Solar Cells and System, PV Technology and Manufacture, Energy Efficiency, Low Energy Building, Life Cycle Assessment and Renewable Energy Techniques.

Mar 2009 - Mar 2011
 

Areas of Specialization