Bithia Gutema

Bithia Gutema is a Project Engineer at Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC since November 2022, with previous experience as a Project Manager and Senior Project Coordinator at Atwell, LLC. Bithia's background includes significant roles at Mott MacDonald as Engineer III-Solar and Black & Veatch as Electrical Engineer I-III in Renewable Energy, focusing on solar project design and interconnection applications. Bithia's expertise encompasses electrical system design, cable sizing calculations, PV performance modeling using NREL's SAM, and various engineering analyses for solar and wind projects. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Operational Effectiveness from Ottawa University and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Additionally, Bithia has supported academic environments as a Student Teacher Assistant and gained initial exposure in engineering internships and student advising roles.