FRED CLAYTON PORTER

Monroe, NC 28112
704.226.6072 fporter6@carolina.rr.com

Electric Engineer
Electric Engineering Manager with experience in managing utility projects and providing excellent customer service.
Adept at readily gathering and translating complex requirements into viable solutions. Excel at collaborating across
departments; coordinate with staff and managers to complete projects on time and within budget.
Engineering and technical expertise includes
Design:

Electric and natural gas services, electric and natural gas main lines, and metering sets.

Tools:

AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Products, and Trimble GPS Unit.

Experience
City of Monroe, Monroe, NC
Energy Services Design Engineering Manager, 8/2015 5/2016
Coordinated and intensely participated in the design of public utility infrastructure projects for electric, natural gas
and fiber optic systems for new and existing customer base. Analyzed subdivision plans, annexation plans,
rezoning plans, etc. for electric and natural gas service needs. Audited building permits for City department
projects, as they pertain to utility infrastructure. Assist subordinate personnel in performing high bill complaints,
energy audits and energy conservation workshops. Assist with development and administration of department
budget. Supervised 3 employees.
Selected Contributions:
Trained 2 subordinates to fill vacant positions.

Energy Services Engineering Manager, 3/2002- 8/2015

Coordinated electric and natural gas service design and system improvements. Assisted with long range
planning; review of subdivision plans; annexation plans; rezoning plans; and etc. for electric and natural gas
service needs. Developed and administered department budget. Developed and recommended electric and
natural gas rates to meet revenue requirements of electric and natural gas systems. Supervised five employees.
Selected Contributions:
Guided design of 13 miles of 100 kV transmission, and procurement of right-of-way easements through an
agent.
Managed the GPSing of the electric system.
Team Leader for the development of the 2011 Natural Gas Expansion Plan

Lynches River Electric Cooperative, Inc., Pageland, SC

Manager of Engineering 5/1992 3/2002
Managed the development of detail maps of the electrical system. Prepared two-year and long range work plans.
Prepared departmental budget and assisted with master budget. Managed the construction and maintenance of
substations. Supervised electrical engineer, staking technician, mapping technician, and some part time
employees.
Selected Contributions:

Managed development of flow model for DVDCAL Software (Distribution System Analysis Software).

Four County Electric Membership Corporation, Burgaw, NC

Electrical System Engineer 6/1990 5/1992

Supervised design and construction of new substations and transmission lines. New large power loads. Three
phase metering. SCADA. Load management. Supervised 2 employees.

Acting Manager of Engineering 12/1991 1/1992

Prepared departmental budget. Supervised employees.

Distribution Engineer 4/1988 6/1990

Sectionalizing of the distribution system. Development of two-year work plan. Proficient use of DVDCAL
analysis software and spreadsheets. Supervised one employee.

Fairfield Electric Cooperative, Inc., Winnsboro, SC

Engineering Technician/Data Entry 5/1987 8/1987
Inspected substations and voltage regulators. Installed load management control devices on voltage regulators.
Read meters and programmed in Lotus 1-2-3.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology with Electrical Specialty,
Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Chester Senior High School
Chester, SC

Professional Development
Membership in IEEE

Social Activities
Boy Scouts of America
Cub Scout Den Leader

2008 to Present

Boy Scout Assistant Leader

2012 to Present

South Union Athletic Association

Board Member

2010 to 2013

Philadelphia Baptist Church

member of Youth Committee

2015 to Present