John Deal

John Deal is an accomplished Project Manager at The Ampere Group, overseeing a portfolio of electric utility jobs and programs in the substation, transmission, and distribution sectors since May 2023. In addition to this role, John serves as the Manager of Relay Commissioning & Design at Blue Ridge Power, where responsibilities include leading renewable interconnection substation design and developing standards for internal engineering use. Previous experience includes a senior supervisory position at National Grid for nearly a decade, involved in supervising protection operations and electrical substation design. John’s career began with notable roles at The Shaw Group and Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Inc., building a robust foundation in electrical design and project management. Academic qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and a certificate in Engineering Design/CAD from Massachusetts Bay Community College.