Nate Smith

Nate Smith is a licensed Electrical Engineer and Project Manager at Black & Veatch. Nate specializes in physical security systems for hydropower and critical infrastructure.

He manages PG&E’s FERC Security Improvements Program, leading 160+ security‑upgrade projects across remote and unmanned hydropower sites. He has also supported the California Department of Water Resources on its State Water Project Physical Security Modernization Program, helping standardize security enhancements statewide.

Nate’s background includes integrating site security, lighting, sensors, and monitoring systems into major facility upgrades, as well as providing emergency response engineering to restore critical electrical and monitoring equipment.