Christopher L.

Chris L. is a seasoned engineer specializing in electrical engineering, currently serving as a Sr. Distribution Optimization Engineer at NRECA since 2024. Previous experience includes mentoring as a TN Promise Mentor at tnAchieves from 2021 to 2024 and working as an Electrical Engineer at Burns & McDonnell from 2019 to 2023, where Chris contributed to design and documentation for transmission and substation projects mainly for the Tennessee Valley Authority. Chris's early career involved designing transmission lines as a Civil/Structural Engineering Technician at Mesa Associates, Inc., and creating AutoCAD electrical schematics during a tenure as a Technician at the Tennessee Valley Authority. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Smart Grid and Power Systems from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.