Consulting Application Engineer, Schneider Electric; BS, Electrical Engineering, University of Delaware
Known as a lifelong learner, Melissa Poggi has over 17 years of experience, dedicated to electrical design, construction and infrastructure development across a wide range of industries. Her work spans the full life cycle of engineering projects, including conceptual planning, design, analysis, testing and field commissioning for sophisticated electrical systems such as data centers, cogeneration facilities, solar and wind installations, substations and multibuilding distribution networks. Poggi’s technical expertise includes preparing construction drawings and specifications for low- and medium-voltage power systems, building electrical system models and performing condition assessments and life cycle analysis. In her current role, she works with consulting engineers on layouts, specifications and pricing while reviewing her clients’ bill of materials orders. She is known as an expert in microgrid design and has hosted multiple presentations and seminars on the topic. Throughout her career, Poggi has been recognized for her ability to simplify complex electrical challenges and communicate solutions effectively to clients and project teams. Her knowledge of resiliency helps clients recover from storm and other natural disaster damage, then plan and build reasonable modifications to improve their redundancy for their facilities. She has also led engineering teams and mentored younger engineers, helping them develop critical thinking skills and professional confidence. She remains active in the engineering community through leadership roles with the IEEE Power & Energy Society and ongoing participation in the Society of Women Engineers. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Poggi is passionate about obstacle course racing and functional fitness competitions, having completed more than 200 races across the United States and internationally. She also serves on the Lone Star Spartan leadership council where she helps inspire athletes from diverse backgrounds to pursue healthy lifestyles and push beyond perceived limits. She enjoys hiking local trails, exploring scenic outdoor locations and snowboarding whenever she can.
