James MacPherson

James MacPherson, EIT has a diverse work experience in the field of engineering. James currently holds the position of Principal Engineer - Transmission & Interconnection at Avantus since January 2023. Prior to this, they served as a Principal Transmission Planning Engineer at the same company from March 2020. James also worked as a Senior Transmission Planning Engineer at Avantus from July 2016 to March 2020.

Before joining Avantus, James worked as an Interconnection Planning Engineer at SunEdison from September 2013 to July 2016. James gained valuable experience as a Power Systems Engineer at BEW Engineering from June 2010 to September 2013. In this role, they were involved in various projects related to electric utility consulting, solar PV industry consulting, and independent engineering.

James also served as a Grainger Power Engineering Fellow at UW EE Department from September 2008 to March 2010. Prior to that, they worked as an Electric Vehicle Power Systems Lead at San Jose State University from August 2007 to August 2008. James began their professional journey as a Photolithography Intern at Hewlett-Packard in June 2007.

Overall, James MacPherson, EIT has a strong background in engineering with a focus on transmission planning, interconnection, power systems, and renewable energy.

James MacPherson, EIT received their Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from San Jose State University in 2008. James then pursued their Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems at the University of Washington from 2008 to 2010.