Dennis L. McDade
Manassas Park
Summary
Master Electrician with over two decades of specialized experience in high-voltage distribution, underground and overhead utility systems, and emergency restoration. U.S. Air Force veteran and seasoned leader at Dominion Energy, skilled in energized line work, circuit diagnostics, substation switching, and advanced fault location. Recognized for technical precision, operational safety, and mentoring future electrical professionals across the utility sector.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Serviceman 1st Class
Dominion Energy
01.2007 - Current
- Splice, terminate, and phase secondary and primary cables (OH and UG).
- Perform transformer installations (pad-mount, single-phase, and 3-phase banks).
- Conduct pole framing, anchor setting, and energized conductor transfer using S&C Loadbuster.
- Locate UG and secondary faults and complete fault isolation for rapid restoration.
- Complete confined space UG work including switchgear terminations.
- Replace arrestors, reclosers, crossarms, cutouts, and fuses on energized lines.
- Operate construction vehicles and ensure safe transport of tools and equipment.
- Daily use of PPE and advanced electrical safety protocols for high-voltage environments.
- Electrical Systems Specialist
- United States Air Force | 2000 – 2004
- Installed and maintained mission-critical electrical distribution systems.
- Trained in advanced diagnostics and high-voltage power infrastructure.
- Recognized for consistent safety performance and reliability under pressure.
Education
B.A. - Business Management & Leadership
Capella University
04.2027
Skills
- Overhead & Underground Line Work (OH/UG)
- Secondary Services, 3-Phase Transformers, Splicing & Terminations
- Energized Gloving up to 199kv
- Substation, Line, and Transmission Switching
- UG Fault Location, Cable Identification, and Phasing
- Equipment Operation: Digger Derricks, Aerial Lifts, Grounding Vehicles
- Street Light Installation, Bayonet Fuse Replacement, Loop Schemes
- RTARM, Circuit Maps, Mobile Dispatch & Job Package Completion
Certification
- Master Electrician License – Virginia, 2019
- Class C Contractor License – Virginia, 2019
- Journey Lineman Certification – OH & UG, 2011
- Leadership Training – Dominion Energy, 2020
- A+ and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) – ECPI
- Electrical Systems Training – USAF CCAF, 2000-2002
Affiliations
- Safety Committee, 2008-2010
- Diversity Council, 2008-2010
- Young Professionals, 2017-Present
- Veterans Resource Group, 2017-Present
- African American Resource Group, 2017-Present
Timeline
Serviceman 1st Class
Dominion Energy
01.2007 - Current
B.A. - Business Management & Leadership
Capella University
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