Chris Pardington P.e.

Chris Pardington, P.E. is an accomplished engineering manager with extensive experience in power systems, specifically in protection and automation projects for industrial and utility clients. Currently serving as Engineering Manager at Qualus Power Services since October 2021, Chris previously held significant roles including Lead Engineer at Power Grid Engineering, LLC, and Automation Engineer at SEL. With a long tenure at Xcel Energy from June 1988 to September 2013, Chris advanced through various engineering positions, culminating in managerial roles overseeing substation maintenance engineering and distribution design. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from New Mexico State University and has furthered education at the University of Colorado Boulder.