William Yan
About William Yan
William Yan is an experienced Electrical Engineer with a P.Eng designation, currently working at Hatch since 2011. He has a strong background in power system design and implementation, having previously held positions at various companies including Weev, Océ Display Graphics Systems, and NGRAIN.
Work at Hatch
William Yan has been employed at Hatch as an Electrical Engineer, P.Eng since 2011. In this role, he leads a small team of designers, focusing on various aspects of electrical engineering. His responsibilities include medium and low voltage system designs, proposals and budgeting, and conducting power system analysis. He has also been involved in diesel generator sizing and arc flash mitigation, contributing to the overall efficiency and safety of electrical systems.
Education and Expertise
William Yan holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of British Columbia, where he studied from 2006 to 2011. His academic background provides him with a solid foundation in electrical engineering principles. He possesses expertise in drafting single-line diagrams, grounding, power and control drawings, and schematic and wiring diagrams using MicroStation.
Background
Before his current position at Hatch, William Yan gained diverse experience in the electrical engineering field. He co-founded Weev, serving as a Technical Assistant from 2010 to 2011. He also worked as an R&D System Engineer at Océ Display Graphics Systems for seven months in 2010 and as a Quality Assurance Engineer at NGRAIN in 2008. His early career included a role as an IT Technician Assistant at Canada Post in 2006.
Achievements
Throughout his career, William Yan has been involved in various projects that highlight his technical skills in power system implementation. His experience includes distribution design, protection and coordination schemes, and motor control. He has also provided construction support as a Field Engineer, demonstrating his ability to apply engineering principles in practical settings.