Neil Shepard P.E.
About Neil Shepard P.E.
Neil Shepard is a Technical Staff Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, specializing in methodologies for integrating distributed energy resources into the distribution grid. He has a background in electrical engineering with a focus on renewable energy systems and has held engineering positions at UC Synergetic and Pike Corporation.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Neil Shepard serves as a Technical Staff Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2019. In this role, he develops methodologies for integrating distributed energy resources into the distribution grid. His work includes conducting load flow analysis and protection/coordination studies, which are essential for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of energy systems.
Previous Experience at UC Synergetic
Prior to his current position, Neil worked at UC Synergetic as Engineer 1 from 2015 to 2019 in Raleigh, North Carolina. During his four years there, he focused on designing study methodologies for connecting battery energy storage to medium voltage distribution systems, contributing to advancements in energy storage technology.
Experience at Pike Corporation
Neil Shepard was employed at Pike Corporation, where he held the position of Engineer 2 from 2015 to 2019 and later served as Engineer 3 for a brief period in 2019. His tenure at Pike Corporation spanned four years in the Raleigh-Durham area, where he gained valuable experience in engineering practices related to energy systems.
Educational Background in Electrical Engineering
Neil earned his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Renewable Electric Energy Systems from North Carolina State University, studying from 2011 to 2014. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in renewable energy technologies and their applications in electrical systems.
Additional Education and Skills
In addition to his engineering degree, Neil studied Commercial Photography at Randolph Community College, where he obtained an Associate's Degree from 1993 to 1995. He also completed core classes at Wake Technical Community College from 2009 to 2011. His diverse educational background complements his technical expertise in energy systems.