Mr. Barrett holds a BSEE from Northeastern University, specializing in electric power engineering. The fiveyear educational program included two full years of co-op work experience in the electric utility industry.
Upon graduation, Mr. Barrett obtained a position with a large privately owned New England based utility, where he worked for five years and advanced to the position of Area Engineer for a large district. In this capacity he was responsible for the transmission, sub-transmission and distribution level area system planning, as well as the proper design and operation of the distribution and sub-transmission system in the area.
Mr. Barrett is currently a Principal Engineer at PLM, Inc., responsible for electrical substation and transmission line design and construction. In this capacity, he is required to have detailed knowledge of electrical power system design and operating criteria at the transmission, sub-transmission and distribution voltage levels.
Mr. Barrett's job responsibilities currently include all phases of project development, including conceptual design, project cost estimating, schedule preparation, permitting support, detailed design, equipment and construction specification preparation, project management, and on-site construction inspection. Mr. Barrett has been responsible for both new substations and modifications to existing substations with primary voltages ranging from 5 kV through 345 kV, with emphasis on economic and reliable project development with careful scheduling to minimize risk of outages. Mr. Barrett’s experience includes the following projects:
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Design of numerous distribution substations with voltages ranging from 115 kV down to 5 kV.
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Design of modifications to numerous substations, including transformer replacements, switchgear replacements and breaker replacements.
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Design of expansion projects at numerous substations, including reconstruction of existing tap substations into ring bus designs.
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Design and specification of metalclad switchgear projects with voltages ranging from 38 kV down to 5 kV.
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Extensive reconstruction of the supply system for a redeveloped army base, including replacement of the incoming supply substation with a new 69/13.8 kV substation, installation of a five new 69 kV internal transmission lines (both overhead and underground construction), and installation of three new 69/13.8 kV substations.
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New 115/13.8 kV Substation on a small site, with a compact design and aesthetic screening wall. Project required design of extensive tap/switching structures on the adjacent ROW.
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Design of upgrades and equipment replacement projects at seven local hydroelectric plants, including replacement of indoor switching equipment operating at 69 kV, 13.8 kV and 6.9 kV, replacement of GSU transformers operating at 230 kV, 115 kV and 69 kV, and replacement of generator and plant protection systems with new relays. The projects were planned and completed in a sequence that minimized generating unit outages.
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Serve as Owner’s Engineer for a large regional transmission utility on many large substation projects at voltages of 345 kV, 230 kV, 115 kV, 69 kV, 46 kV, 34.5 kV, 13.8 kV and 12.47 kV. This assignment includes development of conceptual designs and layouts for the various substations, detailed cost estimates, regulatory testimony and miscellaneous support functions.
Mr. Barrett is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Massachusetts (38051). He is a member of the IEEE, including the Power Engineering Society and the Industrial Applications Society.
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Mr. Barrett holds a BSEE from Northeastern University, specializing in electric power engineering. The fiveyear educational program included two full years of co-op work experience in the electric utility industry.
Upon graduation, Mr. Barrett obtained a position with a large privately owned New England based utility, where he worked for five years and advanced to the position of Area Engineer for a large district. In this capacity he was responsible for the transmission, sub-transmission and distribution level area system planning, as well as the proper design and operation of the distribution and sub-transmission system in the area.
Mr. Barrett is currently a Principal Engineer at PLM, Inc., responsible for electrical substation and transmission line design and construction. In this capacity, he is required to have detailed knowledge of electrical power system design and operating criteria at the transmission, sub-transmission and distribution voltage levels.
Mr. Barrett's job responsibilities currently include all phases of project development, including conceptual design, project cost estimating, schedule preparation, permitting support, detailed design, equipment and construction specification preparation, project management, and on-site construction inspection. Mr. Barrett has been responsible for both new substations and modifications to existing substations with primary voltages ranging from 5 kV through 345 kV, with emphasis on economic and reliable project development with careful scheduling to minimize risk of outages. Mr. Barrett’s experience includes the following projects:
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Design of numerous distribution substations with voltages ranging from 115 kV down to 5 kV.

Design of modifications to numerous substations, including transformer replacements, switchgear replacements and breaker replacements.

Design of expansion projects at numerous substations, including reconstruction of existing tap substations into ring bus designs.

Design and specification of metalclad switchgear projects with voltages ranging from 38 kV down to 5 kV.

Extensive reconstruction of the supply system for a redeveloped army base, including replacement of the incoming supply substation with a new 69/13.8 kV substation, installation of a five new 69 kV internal transmission lines (both overhead and underground construction), and installation of three new 69/13.8 kV substations.

New 115/13.8 kV Substation on a small site, with a compact design and aesthetic screening wall. Project required design of extensive tap/switching structures on the adjacent ROW.

Design of upgrades and equipment replacement projects at seven local hydroelectric plants, including replacement of indoor switching equipment operating at 69 kV, 13.8 kV and 6.9 kV, replacement of GSU transformers operating at 230 kV, 115 kV and 69 kV, and replacement of generator and plant protection systems with new relays. The projects were planned and completed in a sequence that minimized generating unit outages.
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Serve as Owner’s Engineer for a large regional transmission utility on many large substation projects at voltages of 345 kV, 230 kV, 115 kV, 69 kV, 46 kV, 34.5 kV, 13.8 kV and 12.47 kV. This assignment includes development of conceptual designs and layouts for the various substations, detailed cost estimates, regulatory testimony and miscellaneous support functions.
Mr. Barrett is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Massachusetts (38051). He is a member of the IEEE, including the Power Engineering Society and the Industrial Applications Society.
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