Joshua Smith
About Joshua Smith
Joshua Smith is a Regional Interconnection Manager at Silicon Ranch Corporation, with extensive experience in electrical engineering and interconnection projects involving CAISO and ERCOT. He holds a BSE in Electrical Engineering from Mercer University and a certificate in Power System Protection and Relaying from the University of Idaho.
Work at Silicon Ranch
Joshua Smith currently serves as the Regional Interconnection Manager at Silicon Ranch Corporation. He has held this position since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing interconnection projects and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. His work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid.
Education and Expertise
Joshua Smith studied Electrical Engineering at Mercer University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) from 1993 to 1998. He furthered his education at the University of Idaho, focusing on Power System Protection and Relaying, and achieved a certificate from 2005 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in power systems and electrical engineering.
Background
Joshua Smith has a diverse professional background in electrical engineering and project management. He has worked with several organizations, including PacifiCorp, HDR, and WSP USA, where he held various engineering roles. His experience includes working on protective relaying schemes and developing policies for distributed generation. He has also been involved in discussions on critical cyber assets and remedial action schemes.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Joshua Smith has contributed to significant projects and initiatives in the energy sector. He represented PacifiCorp in discussions on the Aurora Attack with the Edison Electrical Institute (EEI) and presented a complex Remedial Action Scheme (RAS) to the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) for approval. Additionally, he has led teams in the development of substation and PV SCADA systems, showcasing his leadership in engineering projects.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Silicon Ranch, Joshua Smith held various positions in the electrical engineering field. He worked as a Senior Relay & Control Engineer at HDR from 2011 to 2015 and as a Lead/Senior Engineer at PacifiCorp from 2006 to 2011. He also served as a Supervising Protection & Controls Engineer at WSP USA and as a Substation Group Director at RRC Companies. His experience spans multiple roles and responsibilities in different organizations.