Eduardo Ramirez Bettoni

Eduardo Ramirez Bettoni currently serves as the Technical Director for R&D at Powell, where responsibilities include developing test programs for research projects and overseeing laboratory operations. Prior experience at Xcel Energy involved roles such as Consulting Engineer in Power Plants Fleet Engineering and project lead for a live work field manual for transmission lines, contributing to significant safety and compliance efforts in the industry. Additionally, Eduardo chaired a work group for ASTM International focused on developing performance specifications for arc flash suits. Previous roles at HDR and Black & Veatch involved managing engineering teams and ensuring regulatory compliance in substation projects, with early career experience including substantial contributions to substation design and mentorship of junior engineers. Eduardo holds a Licenciatura and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems from Universidad de Costa Rica.