Joel Niffenegger
@joelniffenegger
I engineer resilient, mission-critical power systems from utility interfaces through critical facility distribution.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I've engineered high-reliability power infrastructure for Kinectrics and NextEra Energy across commercial nuclear generation, spanning 120 VAC through 345 kV systems. My work covers critical AC/DC power, batteries, chargers, inverters, UPS, MV/HV distribution, large motors, protection, and contingency analysis.
At Kinectrics, I lead complex electrical design modifications, power-system studies, ETAP model development, equipment evaluations, and field implementation. I led an IEEE 1584-2018 arc-flash modernization, a safety-related 480 V MCC retrofit, and electrical scope for an approximately $2M instrument-air relocation supporting 4.16 kV compressors and 480 V auxiliary loads.
At NextEra Energy, I designed and analyzed high-, medium-, low-voltage, and DC systems, including temporary 13.8 kV distribution, safety-related 125 VDC alternate-source power, and critical cooling additions. I bring a systems-level power perspective to scalable data center infrastructure and reliability decisions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Kinectrics
May 2022 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Lead and review complex electrical design modifications, engineering calculations, and equipment evaluations for high-reliability power infrastructure. Lead power-system studies and ETAP model development, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams through design, procurement, testing, and field support.
Education
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University of Wisconsin–Platteville
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville.
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