Engineering Technology

 Leo JB Smith, Consultant

Formal Education: 

• Cass Technical High School

• Henry Ford College

• Wayne State University

• University of Michigan-Dearborn.

​Industrial & Professional career:

• Feb 2002 - Jan 2016 - Electrical Apprentice - Completed a 4-year electrical worker apprenticeship at Mistersky Power Plant with the City of Detroit Public Lighting Department (PLD).

​​

• June 2006 - Jan 2013 - Industrial Journeyman Electrician PLD - Divisions: Mistersky Power Plant, Interior Construction, Police Communication, Traffic Signal Maintenance. Proud former member of I.B.E.W. Local 17 and Local 58. 

​​

• Oct 2013 - Feb 2015 - Electrical Engineer for Applied Power & Controls. 

• Project: Public Lighting Authority (PLA) - State of Michigan. Designed PLA street lighting systems in Detroit on Gratiot Ave, Grand River Ave, Southfield FWY Service Drive, and West Outer Drive (Rosedale Park) 

• ​

• Feb 2015 - Aug 2022 - Senior Electrical Utility System Supervisor. - TMCA / PLD - 24KV system operator on the National Electric Grid. Special Project Manager

​​

• Aug 2022 - March 2025 - Construction Manager of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Project, electrical scope. Responsible for a $28 million construction budget, including material procurement, design-build integration, and subcontractor management of over 50 electricians