Todd Allen, Pe
About Todd Allen, Pe
Todd Allen is a Senior Principal Engineer and ASME Certifying Engineer with extensive experience in mechanical and welding engineering. He currently works at Ultra Electronics Group, focusing on the design and qualification of equipment for nuclear power stations.
Work at Ultra Electronics Group
Todd Allen has served as a Senior Principal Engineer, ASME Certifying Engineer, and Welding Engineer (CWI) at Ultra Electronics Group since 2013. In this role, he is responsible for designing and qualifying Class 1E equipment intended for use in harsh environments associated with nuclear power generating stations. His work adheres to various industry standards, including IEEE 323, IEEE 344, IEEE 382, RCC-E, and RCC-M. His expertise contributes to the safety and reliability of nuclear power systems.
Previous Experience at URS Corporation
Before joining Ultra Electronics Group, Todd Allen worked at URS Corporation from 2004 to 2013. He held the position of Chief Mechanical Engineer and Welding Engineer in the Engineered Products Division based in Carlsbad, NM. His responsibilities included overseeing mechanical engineering projects and ensuring compliance with welding standards. Prior to this role, he served as a Senior Transportation Engineer at URS Corporation from 2000 to 2004, contributing to projects within the Washington TRU Division.
Early Career at Intrepid Potash
Todd Allen began his professional career at Intrepid Potash, where he worked as a Mine/Mechanical Engineer from 1995 to 2000 in Carlsbad, NM. In this role, he focused on mechanical engineering tasks related to mining operations, gaining valuable experience that would inform his future roles in engineering.
Education and Expertise
Todd Allen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from New Mexico State University, where he studied from 1990 to 1995. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his engineering expertise, particularly in the fields of mechanical design and welding engineering. He is a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and is well-versed in ASME code requirements, which enhances his capabilities in stress analysis and equipment qualification.
Technical Skills and Tools
Todd Allen utilizes SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium for the design and analysis of nuclear components. His technical skills include conducting steady state and transient thermal analyses, non-linear harmonic analyses, and random seismic vibration analyses. He performs stress evaluations on nuclear components in accordance with ASME code requirements, focusing on in-line vibration, transverse vibration, steady state, cyclic, and seismic stress assessments.