Illinois Water Environment Association
Date/Time
6/2/2026
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Central
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Central
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Event Description
Electrical Distribution and Controls Committee Webinar:
Switchgear Explained: The Backbone of Electrical Systems
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Noon to 1:15 p.m.
Zoom Webinar
This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of switchgear systems and their critical role in electrical infrastructure. The session is designed to build a foundational understanding of how switchgear operates, beginning with key electrical engineering principles and progressing into real-world system applications, configurations, and maintenance considerations.
The session will focus on the following key areas:
Speaker Bios:
Brian R. Goldman, P.E., BCEE, ENV SP is a senior electrical engineer and executive leader with over 25 years of experience delivering complex electrical engineering solutions across water, wastewater, municipal, governmental, utility, and industrial systems. He specializes in electrical system planning, design, and project execution, guiding projects from concept through commissioning while focusing on reliability, redundancy, safety, and maintainability providing client value. Brian is known for translating complex electrical challenges into practical, forward-thinking solutions that support long-term system resilience and operational success.
Michael L. Wagner, P.E., ASEP (PhD Candidate) is a senior electrical engineer with over a decade of specialized experience in power systems, electrical infrastructure, and industrial applications. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering, his work focuses on identifying and mitigating electrical system inefficiencies to improve performance and reliability. He brings a unique blend of advanced analytical insight and hands-on field experience, enabling him to bridge theory and real-world application in complex electrical environments.
Hosted by IWEA's Electrical Distribution and Controls Committee
Members $20 | Non-members $30
1 PDH/TCH
Switchgear Explained: The Backbone of Electrical Systems
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Noon to 1:15 p.m.
Zoom Webinar
This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of switchgear systems and their critical role in electrical infrastructure. The session is designed to build a foundational understanding of how switchgear operates, beginning with key electrical engineering principles and progressing into real-world system applications, configurations, and maintenance considerations.
The session will focus on the following key areas:
- Fundamental electrical concepts, including Kirchhoff’s Laws, power, and energy, to establish a mathematical understanding of system behavior.
- An overview of switchgear components and how they function together to control, protect, and isolate electrical systems.
- Operational characteristics of switchgear, including system performance, load distribution, and fault response.
- Common switchgear terminology and how it applies to design, operation, and communication across engineering teams.
- Typical switchgear configurations, including main and tie breaker arrangements, bus sections, and system layouts used to achieve redundancy and reliability.
- Maintenance considerations and best practices to support long-term system performance, safety, and operational flexibility.
Speaker Bios:
Brian R. Goldman, P.E., BCEE, ENV SP is a senior electrical engineer and executive leader with over 25 years of experience delivering complex electrical engineering solutions across water, wastewater, municipal, governmental, utility, and industrial systems. He specializes in electrical system planning, design, and project execution, guiding projects from concept through commissioning while focusing on reliability, redundancy, safety, and maintainability providing client value. Brian is known for translating complex electrical challenges into practical, forward-thinking solutions that support long-term system resilience and operational success.
Michael L. Wagner, P.E., ASEP (PhD Candidate) is a senior electrical engineer with over a decade of specialized experience in power systems, electrical infrastructure, and industrial applications. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering, his work focuses on identifying and mitigating electrical system inefficiencies to improve performance and reliability. He brings a unique blend of advanced analytical insight and hands-on field experience, enabling him to bridge theory and real-world application in complex electrical environments.
Hosted by IWEA's Electrical Distribution and Controls Committee
Members $20 | Non-members $30
1 PDH/TCH
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Setting: Live Virtual
Zoom
Zoom
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Samantha Pacella
(phone: 708-263-9273)
(phone: 708-263-9273)
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