Dean E. Philips

Dean E. Philips, P.E. has extensive experience in the electrical engineering field, notably with FirstEnergy from 1996 until retirement. Philips contributed significantly to safety initiatives, focusing on induced voltages, minimum approach distances, and arc-flash calculations over the last ten years. Prior roles included managing distribution planning, protection, and power quality while providing corporate technical support and educational opportunities. Earlier experience with Ohio Edison included roles as a Distribution Design Engineer and Distribution Practices Engineer, emphasizing construction standards and safety compliance. Dean E. Philips holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Engineering from The University of Akron. Personal interests include astrophotography, gardening, and biking.