Sophia Phillips, PE
Energy and Sustainability Engineer at UVA Office for Sustainability- Claim this Profile
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Chinese Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Carbon Footprinting Certificate
UNH Professional Development & TrainingSep, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Mechanical Engineer
State of CaliforniaMar, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
LEED Green Associate
Green Business Certification, Inc.Jun, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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UVA Office for Sustainability
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Energy and Sustainability Engineer
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Interface Engineering, Inc.
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United States
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Professional Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Mechanical Engineer
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Jun 2017 - Sep 2021
· Design HVAC system for new and existing commercial buildings, education facilities, and public buildings · Project management · Prepare BOD, Design Criteria and Narratives · Use Revit/AutoCAD/Bluebeam to produce design documents · Conduct field observations and prepare site visit report · Prepare Title 24 calculations and LEED document · Attend client meetings · Attend discipline-specific exchanges and conferences · Design HVAC system for new and existing commercial buildings, education facilities, and public buildings · Project management · Prepare BOD, Design Criteria and Narratives · Use Revit/AutoCAD/Bluebeam to produce design documents · Conduct field observations and prepare site visit report · Prepare Title 24 calculations and LEED document · Attend client meetings · Attend discipline-specific exchanges and conferences
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Introba
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United States
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Design Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Mechanical Designer
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May 2016 - Jun 2017
Design: - Designed building HVAC systems - Load calculations - Equipment selection - Analysis of equipment energy use for optimizing systems selection - Developed system narratives (writing, organizing the document, develop images) - Coordinated mechanical system design with architects and other consultants Production: - Set up Revit drawing files including digitizing and cleaning up working drawings - HVAC system drafting on Bluebeam, Revit and AutoCAD - Ensured BIM Standards are being followed - Maintained Revit files - Coordinated mechanical requirements with other divisions - Detailed check of work prior to returning finished product to Designer Show less
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Alares LLC
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United States
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Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Energy Engineer
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Feb 2015 - Feb 2016
- Performed field investigations for Retro-Commissioning projects and ASHRAE level I & II energy audits for medical facilities. - Identified potential energy conservation measures within building HVAC, lighting, and control systems. - Interpreted energy models, performed energy savings calculations, and assessed project life cycle cost analysis. - Tested indoor air quality, and set up data loggers for monitoring zone comfort level. - Plot and analyze BAS trending data. - Prepared technical reports, including baseline analysis report, system testing report, energy audit report, etc. - Presented technical findings and results to clients. - Developed and maintained positive relationships with internal and external clients through active communication, attended seminars and conferences, and performing outreach to potential clients. Show less
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GreenerU
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Energy Efficiency Co-op Engineer
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
- Led lighting system upgrade projects. - Performed energy audits for target buildings and evaluated building energy usage. - Conducted utility baseline analysis and savings calculations for audited buildings. - Coordinated vendors and sub-contractors, distributed scope of work and RFPs for contractors. - Documented reports for ECM narratives and inclusion in the final project reports. - Conducted air quality, ventilation analysis based on ASHRAE 62.1. - Supported prescriptive and custom utility rebates documentation. Show less
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Research Assistant
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May 2013 - Jul 2013
Analyzed biofuel simples from the lab and other companies with Angilent 6890-5973 (TG-GC/MS technology) Analyzed biofuel simples from the lab and other companies with Angilent 6890-5973 (TG-GC/MS technology)
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University of California, Davis
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Junior Specialist
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Jul 2011 - Sep 2011
Investigated and compared the features of different solar PV-thermal generators and simulation softwares served in the market. Modeled and simulated a hybrid solar PV-thermal generation/storage system for the West Village Community to determine the best design and operational scenarios to achieve its net-zero energy consumption goal. Investigated and compared the features of different solar PV-thermal generators and simulation softwares served in the market. Modeled and simulated a hybrid solar PV-thermal generation/storage system for the West Village Community to determine the best design and operational scenarios to achieve its net-zero energy consumption goal.
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Education
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Northeastern University
Master of Science (M.S.), Energy Systems -
UC Davis
Intensive English Program -
Shandong University of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering