Carlos Benitez, PE

License
Texas Board of Professional Engineers,
License No. 118870

Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio,  Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering 2010

Affiliations
Eta Kappa Nu Engineering Honor Society (HKN)
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
Golden Key International Honor Society
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE)

Abilities
Mr. Benitez has designed building emergency power systems for healthcare facilities, Commercial buildings and Department of Defense Facilities. He has designed system ranging from the use of generators and automatic transfer switches to lighting inverter power supplies. He has designed emergency lighting calculations in accordance with the applicable codes and standards of the NFPA.

He has designed the renovation of multiple dormitories for the Department of Defense. He designed the power distribution for the buildings which included new 60A, 1-Phase load center at each dormitory, installation of receptacles, and installation of specialty equipment. He sized the branch circuits, safety switches, and overcurrent protective devices in accordance with the NEC to HVAC and plumbing equipment. He designed the interior lighting based on photometric calculations and the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). He also designed the interior and exterior lighting controls based on the requirements of the end user and the IECC.

Mr. Benitez is familiar with the design of electrical systems in hazardous locations. He designed the electrical distribution system to serve a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) distribution fuel station. He designed the system following closely the requirements of the National Electrical Code for Hazardous Locations. He designed the lighting layout which consisted of explosion proof luminaires rated for Class I Division II locations. He also incorporated the use of explosion proof disconnects and switches. He performed load calculations for the lighting and specialty equipment serving the CNG Station. He designed a large 3-phase electrical distribution system to serve the new CNG station equipment in accordance with the NEC.

He has designed renovations for theaters and performing centers. He is familiar with the design of the electrical power distribution to serve the required components for the new stages including dimming control panels, Lyntec switched theatrical lighting panels, sound equipment etc. He also designed a sound/audio booth to serve the new stage.