Ryan Koepsel

Ryan Koepsel

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Member since
04/21/2014
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327 FOSSIL DR., JOHNSTOWN, CO 80534 • [email protected]

(316) 516-1290

 

RYAN KOEPSEL

 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

 

Accomplished utility design professional & project manager with 18 years of industry related experience, adept at leading teams and managing complex projects from planning through construction. Knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, and equipment used in utility construction. Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Smartsheet, Procore, SAP, Smallworld GIS, Bentley Expert Designer, Ventyx Passport and some experience working with AutoCAD. Passionate about leveraging innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and drive successful outcomes in a dynamic utility landscape.

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

 

Dry Utility Consultant                                                                                                              Feb 2023 - Present

Kimley-Horn                                                                                                                                    Broomfield, CO

  • Actively managing over eighty projects
  • Perform utility provider research for large nationwide EV charging project
  • Manage dry utilities for national clients from planning through construction
  • Coordinate gas, electric & communication utilities for commercial projects nationwide

 

Dry Utility Consultant                                                                                                           Jun 2020 - Feb 2023

Reliable Power Consultants                                                                                                          Fort Collins, CO

  • Grew client list by more than ten developers
  • Manage dry utility projects from planning through construction
  • Complete dry utility layouts & sleeve plans for new developments
  • Started consultant group to bring in new business for company

 

Design Supervisor, Xcel Energy Contractor                                                                       Nov 2014 - Jun 2020

Reliable Power Consultants                                                                                                            Northglenn, CO

  • Design gas & electric distribution for commercial, subdivision, reinforcement & feeder level projects
  • Supervise design teams in two offices to ensure consistency while maintaining a large workload
  • Responsible for acquiring & assigning new work while ensuring completion in a timely manner
  • Train & assist new employees on standards & procedures throughout the design process
  • Field calls & complaints ensuring customer satisfaction
  • QC designs prior to client submittal

 

Distribution Specialist III                                                                                                    May 2007 - Nov 2014

UC Synergetic (Pike Electric), Xcel Energy Contractor                                                                  Loveland, CO

  • Design overhead/underground electric & gas services, streetlights, distribution systems & feeder level projects
  • Manage project progress and completion ensuring customer & client satisfaction
  • Mentor/train employees to effectively improve project quality & output
  • Routinely make customer contacts utilizing positive interaction skills
  • Complete projects & estimates using GIS & related design software
  • Wrote company’s first safety manual & developed company-wide safety program
  • Contributed to quarterly RMEL Safety Roundtable Meetings

 

Apprentice Electrician                                                                                                         Aug 2006 - May 2007

Rival Electric                                                                                                                                         Wichita, KS

  • Performed residential and commercial wiring including panel upgrades & new construction
  • Completed layout and installation for a large commercial lighting project

 

 

Electric Department Intern                                                                                                May 2006 - Aug 2006

City of Winfield                                                                                                                                    Winfield, KS

  • Constructed and maintained overhead & underground electric distribution lines, streetlights & services
  • Operated construction tools & equipment

 

EDUCATION

 

General Studies                                                                                                                                     2009 - 2010

Community College of Denver

 

Electric Power Technology                                                                                                                  2005 - 2006

Pratt Community College

 

General Studies/Business                                                                                                                                  2001

Butler County Community College

 

General Studies/Computer Science                                                                                                     2000 - 2001

Wichita State University

 

Automotive Technology                                                                                                                       1999 - 2000

Wichita Area Technical College

 

High School Diploma                                                                                                                            1995 - 1999

Maize High School

Company
Kimley-Horn
Job title
Dry Utility Consultant
Date Joined
04/21/2014