Thomas L. Rocha, P.E., C.F.E.I - MC Consultants

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Thomas L. Rocha, P.E., C.F.E.I

Expert – Electrical Engineer, Electrical Contractor

thomas.rocha@mcconsultants.com

Licenses/Registrations/Designations

Alabama Professional Engineer No. PE53712
Arizona Professional Engineer No. 84253
California Professional Engineer No. 25878
Colorado Professional Engineer No. 0063712
Florida Professional Engineer No. 97152
Georgia Professional Engineer PE050958
Hawaii Professional Engineer No. (Pending)
Illinois Professional Engineer No. 062.077748
Iowa Professional Engineer No. P29881
Kentucky Professional Engineer No. 39125
Louisiana Professional Engineer License No. PE.0051037
Michigan Professional Engineer No. 620132819
Nevada Professional Engineer No. 034280
New Mexico Professional Engineer No. 29322
New York Professional Engineer No. 112207

North Carolina Prof Engineer No. 37130
Oklahoma Professional Engineer No. 34434
Oregon Professional Engineer License No. (Pending)
Texas Professional Engineer No. 103596
Utah Prof Engineer License No. 14231698-2202
New Mexico Electrical Contractor License – EE98
and EL-01 (Transmission & Distribution Contractor)
Texas Electrical Contractor 36808
Texas Master Electrician 173755
30 -Hour OSHA Safety and Health Certification No.
26-602056459
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Survey License No. 16-125-98
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate FAA No.
4864119
Washington Professional Engineer License No. (Pending)

Memberships

American Society for Testing and Materials
National Association of Fire Investigators
National Fire Protection Association
International Assoc of Arson Investigators (Member)
IEEE Power and Energy President (TX)

Texas Society of Professional Engineers
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation

Areas of Focus

Electrical and Electronic Systems
AC/DC Power Systems
Fire Origin and Cause Determination
Explosion and Arc Flash Investigations
Electrical Equipment Failure Analysis
Evidence Preservation & Documentation
Lighting and Surge Impact Assessments
Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Investigations

Cell Phone and Charger Product Liability
Mechanical Utility Systems
Cost Estimating and Damage Valuation
Generator and Backup Power Systems
National Electrical Code (NEC) Compliance
Mechanical and Utility Systems
Litigation Support and Expert Testimony
Consumer Electronics and Battery Failures

Project Expertise

Residential
Commercial
Agricultural
Industrial
Aviation

Utility and Energy Infrastructure
Transportation Facilities
Marine Dock Systems
Renewable Energy Systems/Installations
Government and Municipal Buildings

Areas of Expertise

Forensic Investigation
Cause and Origin Analysis
Electrical Forensics and Failure Analysis
Fire Dynamics and Arc Flash Investigation
Battery Failure Modes and Lithium-Ion Thermal
Runaway
Testing and Validation
Extent of Damage Assessment
Scope of Repair Evaluation
Repair Recommendations
Design and Plan Review
Code Compliance (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, UL, ASTM)

Standard of Care Evaluation
Regulatory Compliance
Expert Witness Testimony
Contract Disputes and Review
Document Analysis
Change Order and Cost Management
Scheduling and Delay Claim Analysis
Incident Reconstruction and Damage Modeling
Operational Oversight
On-Site Supervision
Project Management

Education

Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas Tech University
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and National Electrical Contractors Association Apprenticeship