Electrical Engineer With
5+ Years Of Industry Experience
Electrical Engineer with of experience in utility power systems, including over three years in substation maintenance, testing, and commissioning
Who Is Thomas Tracey
A 2020 graduate of Penn State University’s College of Engineering, I have worked professionally as an Electrical Engineer for five years. In my career, I have gained experience in utility power systems, including over three years in substation maintenance, testing, and commissioning. I have a strong understanding of the electrical grid and power system operations. In December 2023, I passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and am currently registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT), beginning to pursue Professional Engineer (PE) licensure. I am currently seeking a full-time electrical engineering role.
- Level I Thermography Certified
- Substation equipment testing, commissioning, and maintenance
- Power system analysis and distribution capacity planning
- Strong knowledge of the electric power system and grid operations
Recent Projects
A sampling of some recent maintenance issues, evaluations, and repairs I led as part of my current role as a Maintenance & Commissioning / Testing Engineer
Lightning Arrestor
Replacement
Breaker SF6 Leak
Repair
Bushing
Replacement
Substation
Equipment Hotspot
Transformer
Preventive
Maintenance
Vegetation
Growth
Factory Acceptance
Testing
PRD Microswitch
and Cable
Replacement
Employment History
Exelon - Delmarva Power / Atlantic City Electric
Newark, DE Aug 2022 - Present
Testing And Commissioning/Maintenance Engineer
Support preventive maintenance programs by reviewing and interpreting test results for substation equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, lightning arresters, and CCVTs
Newark, DE Jun 2020 - Aug 2022
Capacity Planning Engineer
Performed distribution feeder load studies using CYME to evaluate system capacity, identify constraints, and recommend upgrades to support future load growth
Newark, DE Summer 2018, Summer 2019
PEPCO Holdings (PHI) Intern
Analyzed transformer oil samples to determine equipment health, reliability, and performance. Created a report documenting the equipment failure of the static var compensator (SVC) for department consideration. Project presented to and later approved by the Transmission and Substation Vice President.
My Professional Skill
Assessment of critical success factors in maintenance management
Roles I’m Looking For
I am seeking opportunities where I can apply my electrical engineering experience in a structured, safety-focused environment. I am open to roles that value hands-on expertise, technical accuracy, and collaboration across teams.
Substation Maintenance Leadership
Reliability Engineering
distribution asset management
testing and commissioning engineering
equipment subject matter expert
Proven Experienced Electrical Engineer
Available for Your Consideration
Thank you for visiting my website and taking the time to review my educational credentials as well as the knowledge and practical application experience I have obtained through my career. I have been fortunate to have worked with some of the best minds and dedicated workforces, and have learned a lot through a variety of challenges we have faced to maintain our reputation as one of the best teams in our industry. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss my future growth goals and how they may align with your team’s objectives.