Jeff Donnelly, Pe, MBA
About Jeff Donnelly, Pe, MBA
Jeff Donnelly is an Integrity Management Engineer with extensive experience in natural gas transmission and pipeline modernization. He holds an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University and has worked with several engineering firms, including CenterPoint Energy and Legacy Engineering and Design, Inc.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Jeff Donnelly serves as an Integrity Management Engineer at CenterPoint Energy, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he performs root cause analyses and recommends risk-mitigation strategies specifically for natural gas transmission assets. He leads various programs related to material verification, Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP) verification, and gas quality management, which are essential components of the company's compliance with recent regulatory updates. His work contributes to the overall safety and reliability of gas transportation within the organization.
Previous Experience at Petersen Engineering, Inc.
Before joining CenterPoint Energy, Jeff Donnelly worked at Petersen Engineering, Inc. as an Engineer II from 2014 to 2017. During his three years in this role, he was based in the Indianapolis, Indiana Area. His responsibilities included various engineering tasks that contributed to the company's projects and objectives. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in engineering practices relevant to the energy sector.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Donnelly holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Indiana Wesleyan University, which he completed from 2017 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, he obtained a Consulting Certificate from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. His educational background equips him with both technical and managerial skills relevant to his current roles in engineering and integrity management.
Co-Founder of Legacy Engineering and Design, Inc.
Jeff Donnelly is a Co-Founder of Legacy Engineering and Design, Inc., a position he has held since 2017. In this capacity, he focuses on developing pipeline modernization projects that aim to replace and upgrade assets to ensure safe and reliable gas transportation. His work involves collaboration with encroachments and damage prevention groups to mitigate risks associated with pipeline assets, demonstrating his commitment to safety and operational integrity.
Internship Experience
Jeff Donnelly gained practical experience through internships at Farnsworth Group, Inc. and Rose-Hulman Ventures. He worked as an Engineer Intern at Farnsworth Group, Inc. for two months in 2013 and at Rose-Hulman Ventures for two months in 2012. These internships provided him with early exposure to engineering practices and project work, contributing to his professional development in the field.