Project design large utility scale Solar power installations
William J. Hoffer
2504 Columbia Ave NW* East Wenatchee WA 98801 * (509) 470-7762 * SunEngSer[at]gmail.com
Objectives Consulting and training in those technologies that are needed to solve environmental problems and enable sustainable development.
Work Experience Sunergy Engineering Services PLLC Owner, Wenatchee, WA (2001-present)· Consulting on renewable energy technologies· Online Instruction contract for Solar Energy International · Current focus on Utility Scale projectsSilicon Energy, Systems Engineer, Arlington, WA (2006-2009)· Start up solar module manufacturing company · Documenting disassembly and reassembly of robotic module assembly line · Design and testing of a solar module and mounting system · UL listing of the final product. · Oversaw 50 KW install at the Wild Horse Wind Farm WA Brooks Solar, Installer Assistant, Chelan, WA (2001-2009)· Assist Designing and Installing, Solar, Wind and Hot Water systems · Highlights included several 10 KW Bergy wind turbine installationsSystems Development Engineer, Trace Engineering, Arlington, WA (1996-2000)· Developed integrated packages for photovoltaic system electronics· Oversaw U.L. listing of new products· Wrote service, installation and manufacturing documentation· Supervised the manufacturing process of prototype systems.Senior Design Engineer, Applied Power Corporation, Lacey, WA. (1994-95)· Designed complete photovoltaic systems, 10 watt to 300 KW range· Responsibilities were bidding, engineering, designing and installing systems· Wrote operational manuals and troubleshooting guides· Customer service Test Engineer, Paccar Technical Center, Mount Vernon, WA. (1988-94)· Testing and analyzing component durability and full size truck performance· 1/10 scale wind tunnel testing of trucks and trailers· Developed digital analysis system for air brake timing · Designed data acquisition equipment for air brake timing testing· Final Report Writing and presentation of results to peers
Education Alternative Energy Coursework, Solar Energy International, Carbondale, CO (1994) B.S., Mechanical Engineer, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (1984) A.T.A., Pre-Engineering, Everett Community College, Everett, WA (1981)
Professional Certification/ Affiliations Professional Engineer #30822, Mechanical, Washington State International and American Solar Energy SocietyUnion of Concerned Scientists
Other Master Gardener/Recycler/ComposterWatershed Master Volunteer
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