Timothy (Tim) A. Payne, P.E. – Partner | Senior Electrical Engineer

Experience

Served nine years at Mechanical Engineers, Inc. In Charlotte, NC. Job description included design and drafting of lighting and power systems for institutional and industrial building projects. Helped develop computer aided design C.A.D. tools. Visited jobsites to survey existing conditions and perform construction administration. Coordinated design parameters with Architects and other trade Engineers. Completed the N.C. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Exam during this time. After leaving for a year to work with another firm, returned to M.E.I. and Served an additional year as a Senior Project Designer/Electrical Engineer. Passed the N.C. Professional Engineering (PE) Exam during this time.

Served one year at Talbot and Associates as an Electrical Project Designer. Performed electrical design and C.A.D. drafting of schematic, design development and construction documents for lighting and power systems in institutional, houses of worship, commercial and industrial building projects. Visited jobsites to survey existing conditions and perform construction administration. Coordinated design parameters with Architects, owners and other trade Engineers.

Served two years at Little & Associates Architects as a Senior Design Engineer in charge of electrical design and C.A.D. drafting of schematic, design development and construction documents for lighting and power systems in institutional, commercial, retail, civic and industrial building projects. Visited jobsites to survey existing conditions and perform construction administration. Helped to implement new software design packages. Performed lighting systems studies and made recommendations for improvement. Oversaw and tutored junior design staff. Interacted with Architects, owners and other trade Engineers to coordinate design parameters.

Served eight years at Haas & Kennedy Engineers as a Senior Design Engineer in charge of design and C.A.D. drafting of schematic design development and construction documents for lighting, power and communications systems in institutional, commercial, houses of worship, retail, civic and industrial building projects. Visited job sites to survey existing conditions and perform construction administration. Oversaw design and drafting staff in the completion of contract documents. Interacted with Architects, owners and other trade Engineers to coordinate design parameters. Developed spreadsheets to aide in performing routine engineering calculations. Some projects designed while at H.&K. include: “Fifth and Poplar” mixed-use Condominiums/Retail, 230 South Tryon Condominiums, Harrisburg Fire Station #2, Cherokee County Wellness Center, Various educational projects for Mecklenburg County Schools, as well as several Universities and Community Colleges in North Carolina.

In 2007 founded Corban Engineering Company, PC. Corban Engineering specialized in the design of interior and exterior lighting, power, distribution, telecommunications, low-voltage and fire alarm systems for university/educational, retail, resort/hotel/motel, multi-family/multi-use, industrial, municipal, church, commercial/office/tenant, medical and financial buildings. Corban Engineering also offered electrical construction commissioning services. Some projects designed while at Corban include: High Point University Multiplex Buildings 1 & 2, Newell Elementary School-Additions and Renovations, Numerous CVS Stores in NC, SC, GA, AL, TN and MD, “210 Trade” and “300 S. Tryon” high-rise multi-use Condominiums/Retail/Office, Manufacturing Solutions Center, Casar Volunteer Fire Station, New Creation Church, Lancaster Children’s Clinic, Caromont Gaston Day Urgent Care/Family Practice, Caromont Glenway St. Accounting Dept. Building Renovations, 212 S. Tryon (Johnston Building) – numerous Tenant Upfits, Fort Jackson Ammo Yard, Eglin A.F.B., Dental Clinic HVAC Renovations.

Societies:

National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)