Experience

Dawson Van Orden (DVO)

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Engineering

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Houston, Texas, United States

• Mechanical & Plumbing Engineering Department - Head

  • Jan 2020 - Oct 2022

  Houston, Texas Area



ShieldAir Solutions

• Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Jan 2017 - Nov 2019

  3708 Greenhouse Road Onshore/Offshore Oil & Gas , hazardous classified areas general HVAC design. Research & Develop and design of Explosion proof HVAC Equipment to serve industry needs and requirements.



DWD International, LLC

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Engineer

  • Oct 2011 - Jan 2017

  HOUSTON, TEXAS development and production of construction documents involving engineering calculations, air conditioning equipment selections/design evolving evaporator blowers, evaporator coils, compressors (scrolls & semi-hermetic), condensing coils, condenser fans, design layouts of refrigerant pipping within these units, controls, sensors, transmitters & related fittings/valves and accessories. Designed chemical filtration systems both cartridge and pour-in type for removal of dangerous and… Show more development and production of construction documents involving engineering calculations, air conditioning equipment selections/design evolving evaporator blowers, evaporator coils, compressors (scrolls & semi-hermetic), condensing coils, condenser fans, design layouts of refrigerant pipping within these units, controls, sensors, transmitters & related fittings/valves and accessories. Designed chemical filtration systems both cartridge and pour-in type for removal of dangerous and explosive gases. Designed systems around fire and blast dampers as required. Designed purge units (Black Start) and pressurization units to comply with constant pressurization of buildings and having the capability to also comply with NFPA 496 Z purge requirements. Document product designs by preparing bills of materials, cost analyses, drawings, and engineering change requests. Produced Cad HVAC air conditioning equipment design drawings and ductwork distribution layouts for construction. Designed air conditioning system controls employing PLC/relay logic/Smart relay in accordance with the scope of the project. Designed remote mounted NEMA 12/NEMA 7 control panels for the HVAC equipment supplied on the project. Designed, developed and produced air conditioning system electrical, controls, fire dampers, instrumentation and accessories power & control drawings, flow diagrams & P&ID's. Show less



RSA Engineering

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Mechanical Engineer

  • Sep 2010 - Oct 2011

  ANCHORAGE, ALASKA Design and production of construction documents involving project specifications, engineering calculations, HVAC and plumbing design and layout, seismic calculations for HVAC equipment, piping and ductwork, DDC controls sequence of operations and flow diagrams, fire suppression systems; sprinklers, clean agent fire suppression systems (FM 200, NOVEC 1230, etc.), equipment selections, project construction cost estimates, investigative narratives and project specific narratives… Show more Design and production of construction documents involving project specifications, engineering calculations, HVAC and plumbing design and layout, seismic calculations for HVAC equipment, piping and ductwork, DDC controls sequence of operations and flow diagrams, fire suppression systems; sprinklers, clean agent fire suppression systems (FM 200, NOVEC 1230, etc.), equipment selections, project construction cost estimates, investigative narratives and project specific narratives. Construction administration involving reviewing HVAC/plumbing equipment and controls submittals, issuing DCVR's, RFP's, reviewing O&M manuals, conducting field inspections at different phases of the project such as rough-in, substantial completion and project closeout (punch list). Engineered all kinds of commercial projects ranging from Schools, Hospitals, Fire stations, Police stations, Government emergency centers and service facilities, Hotels, Office buildings, waste water treatment plants. Show less



Design Alaska, Inc.

• Project Engineer

  • Jan 1999 - Aug 2010

  Fairbanks, Alaska Worked as a Mechanical Project Engineer for approximately 11 years. Acquired profound experience and knowledge in drafting, HVAC&R, plumbing, fire protection/suppression, DDC controls, etc. Typical projects evolved production of construction documents, project specifications, engineering calculations, seismic calculations, DDC controls sequence of operations and flow diagrams, fire suppression systems; sprinklers, clean agent fire suppression systems (FM 200, etc.), equipment selections… Show more Worked as a Mechanical Project Engineer for approximately 11 years. Acquired profound experience and knowledge in drafting, HVAC&R, plumbing, fire protection/suppression, DDC controls, etc. Typical projects evolved production of construction documents, project specifications, engineering calculations, seismic calculations, DDC controls sequence of operations and flow diagrams, fire suppression systems; sprinklers, clean agent fire suppression systems (FM 200, etc.), equipment selections, project construction cost estimates, investigative narratives, project specific narratives, project management, fee proposals, project scope determination, initial square footage cost estimates, RFP's, field inspections, project closeouts, commissioning, etc. Engineered projects ranging from Schools, Hospitals, Fire stations, Police stations, Government emergency centers and service facilities, Hotels, Barracks, Apartment buildings, Office buildings, Libraries, Vehicle Storage building, Parking garages, Malls, High security government and private buildings, snow melt systems, fuel tank farms, projects in Arctic regions in remote Alaskan Villages, Military, data/computer centers, Medical suites, Dental suites, Commercial Kitchens etc. Show less