Alex Wilson
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Natalie Sherwood, PE
Alex has an exceptional ardor for the field of building science. While working on Portland State's ASHRAE ISBD competition submission, he consistently demonstrated knowledge of of systems beyond the scope of any HVAC class being offered by the university. His ability to explain complex technical subjects in a comprehensible manner was of great value to the team.
Blake Reynolds
Alex’s contribution to the ASHRAE ISBD project were critical to its achievement. He led the effort to design the mechanical systems that would reduce the building’s energy use while staying within budget. Alex’s commitment to innovative design was apparent throughout the project and his dedication ensured its successful completion. His work is consistently detail-oriented, but he understands the importance of restructuring for an intelligible presentation. These skills will serve Alex well in his future work.
Natalie Sherwood, PE
Alex has an exceptional ardor for the field of building science. While working on Portland State's ASHRAE ISBD competition submission, he consistently demonstrated knowledge of of systems beyond the scope of any HVAC class being offered by the university. His ability to explain complex technical subjects in a comprehensible manner was of great value to the team.
Blake Reynolds
Alex’s contribution to the ASHRAE ISBD project were critical to its achievement. He led the effort to design the mechanical systems that would reduce the building’s energy use while staying within budget. Alex’s commitment to innovative design was apparent throughout the project and his dedication ensured its successful completion. His work is consistently detail-oriented, but he understands the importance of restructuring for an intelligible presentation. These skills will serve Alex well in his future work.
Natalie Sherwood, PE
Alex has an exceptional ardor for the field of building science. While working on Portland State's ASHRAE ISBD competition submission, he consistently demonstrated knowledge of of systems beyond the scope of any HVAC class being offered by the university. His ability to explain complex technical subjects in a comprehensible manner was of great value to the team.
Blake Reynolds
Alex’s contribution to the ASHRAE ISBD project were critical to its achievement. He led the effort to design the mechanical systems that would reduce the building’s energy use while staying within budget. Alex’s commitment to innovative design was apparent throughout the project and his dedication ensured its successful completion. His work is consistently detail-oriented, but he understands the importance of restructuring for an intelligible presentation. These skills will serve Alex well in his future work.
Natalie Sherwood, PE
Alex has an exceptional ardor for the field of building science. While working on Portland State's ASHRAE ISBD competition submission, he consistently demonstrated knowledge of of systems beyond the scope of any HVAC class being offered by the university. His ability to explain complex technical subjects in a comprehensible manner was of great value to the team.
Blake Reynolds
Alex’s contribution to the ASHRAE ISBD project were critical to its achievement. He led the effort to design the mechanical systems that would reduce the building’s energy use while staying within budget. Alex’s commitment to innovative design was apparent throughout the project and his dedication ensured its successful completion. His work is consistently detail-oriented, but he understands the importance of restructuring for an intelligible presentation. These skills will serve Alex well in his future work.
Credentials
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LEED AP Building Design + Construction
USGBCAug, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Engineer (PE)
Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering & Land SurveyingMay, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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American Heating Inc.
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mechanical Engineer
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May 2016 - Present
- Design a variety of HVAC systems including VRF/DOAS, VAV, hydronic, as well as packaged unitary systems - Create energy models for existing buildings for Energy Trust using eQuest or Trace 700. - Design existing building retrofits to optimize energy savings and improved indoor environmental quality (IEQ). - Design high rise stair & elevator pressurization systems to meet Int'l Building Code requirements under varying conditions. Primarily utilizing CONTAM & the ASHRAE Smoke Control Handbook. - Ensure compliance with local codes and ASHRAE 62.1, 90.1, 170, and others.
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EnergyNeering Solutions, Inc.
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Sisters, OR
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Mechanical Engineer Intern
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Apr 2012 - Jul 2012
Researched, specified, and purchased equipment for landfill gas to energy project sites. Performed design calculations and fluid flow calculations for landfill gas sites. Prepared reports including well sequencing and plan reports as well as bid proposals Researched, specified, and purchased equipment for landfill gas to energy project sites. Performed design calculations and fluid flow calculations for landfill gas sites. Prepared reports including well sequencing and plan reports as well as bid proposals
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Mt. Bachelor
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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100 - 200 Employee
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Line Cook II
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Nov 2011 - Apr 2012
Cooked food to safety & quality standards. Oversaw junior line cooks. Ran cash register. Cooked food to safety & quality standards. Oversaw junior line cooks. Ran cash register.
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Green Mountain Power
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Utilities
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200 - 300 Employee
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Power Generation Co-op
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Jan 2007 - May 2007
Project management & support involving hydro, wind, and fuel powered sites. CAD Drafting for electrical control systems and other projects. Project management & support involving hydro, wind, and fuel powered sites. CAD Drafting for electrical control systems and other projects.
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Bellows Division
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Sharon, MA
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Manufacturing Engineering Co-op
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Jan 2005 - Jun 2005
As a manufacturing engineering co-op I performed engineering tolerance studies, participated in LEAN manufacturing restructuring of the production floor and wrote and processed manufacturing changes using Oracle. As a manufacturing engineering co-op I performed engineering tolerance studies, participated in LEAN manufacturing restructuring of the production floor and wrote and processed manufacturing changes using Oracle.
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Always Caring Medical Transport
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Dunellen, NJ
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Emergency Medical Technician
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Sep 2002 - Aug 2004
Performed patient care and transport in emergency and non emergency situations. Performed patient care and transport in emergency and non emergency situations.
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Education
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2014 - 2015
Portland State University
Master’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering -
2003 - 2008
Northeastern University
B.S., Mechanical Engineering -
2010 - 2011
Northwest Renewable Energy Institute
Wind Turbine Technician training program
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