Bradley Pauley
About Bradley Pauley
Bradley Pauley is an engineer with extensive experience in power quality investigations and infrastructure improvement. He currently works at American Electric Power, where he is responsible for circuit coordination and collaborates with various engineering teams to enhance power system reliability.
Work at American Electric Power
Bradley Pauley currently serves as an Engineer at American Electric Power, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for the circuit coordination of protective devices, including station breakers, in the Charleston, West Virginia area. His work involves performing power quality investigations and writing technical work orders aimed at improving infrastructure. Pauley previously worked as an Engineering Intern Student at American Electric Power in 2018, where he gained valuable experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Bradley Pauley earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Bob Jones University, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. He has also specialized in power systems and electric vehicles, having received a B.S. from Texas A&M University – College Station in 1990. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background
Bradley Pauley was born and raised in a small town in Central Texas. He began his career in the electrical field as an Assistant Electrician at Bob Jones University in 2016, where he worked for 11 months. This early experience laid the groundwork for his future roles in engineering and utility operations. Pauley has accumulated 30 years of utility operations experience, contributing to his expertise in power systems.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Bradley Pauley has engaged in various initiatives to enhance power system reliability. His work includes power factor correction and distribution automation schemes. He has also conducted load flow and short circuit analysis using CYME software, demonstrating his technical proficiency. Pauley collaborates with various teams, including planning engineers and operations crews, to ensure effective power systems.