Patrick Shu, EIT, is an Associate Engineer at ZGlobal, supporting transmission planning, generation interconnection, and power systems engineering projects across the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), with a focus on California energy infrastructure and renewable energy development.
Patrick supports utility-scale renewable generation and battery energy storage projects through power flow modeling, contingency analysis, feasibility assessments, and interconnection studies utilizing PSLF software and WECC base cases. His experience includes reviewing utility and CAISO impact studies, supporting System Impact and Facilities Studies, developing single-line diagrams (SLDs), and assisting clients through the CAISO and utility interconnection processes.
Patrick also contributes to project development activities including site assessments, transmission analysis, equipment cost estimating, SCADA and communications coordination, and EPC request for proposal (RFP) development. He is proficient in engineering and modeling tools including PSLF, ETAP, MATLAB, AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, and utility mapping resources to support project siting, documentation, and technical evaluations.
Patrick works closely with project teams, utilities, and developers to support the successful development and interconnection of energy infrastructure projects across California and the Western Interconnection.
Education
Patrick is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at California State University, Sacramento, with an expected graduation date of Spring 2026. He is also a certified Engineer-in-Training (EIT) in the State of California (#186944).