Sophia Phillips, PE

Energy and Sustainability Engineer at UVA Office for Sustainability
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, US
Languages
  • Chinese Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • Carbon Footprinting Certificate
    UNH Professional Development & Training
    Sep, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Mechanical Engineer
    State of California
    Mar, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • LEED Green Associate
    Green Business Certification, Inc.
    Jun, 2017
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Energy and Sustainability Engineer
      • Sep 2021 - Present

    • United States
    • Professional Services
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Mechanical Engineer
      • 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

    • United States
    • Design Services
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Mechanical Designer
      • 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

    • United States
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Energy Engineer
      • 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

    • United States
    • Environmental Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Energy Efficiency Co-op Engineer
      • 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

    • Research Assistant
      • 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)

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Junior Specialist
      • 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.

Education

  • Northeastern University
    Master of Science (M.S.), Energy Systems
    2012 - 2014
  • UC Davis
    Intensive English Program
    2010 - 2011
  • Shandong University of Technology
    Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering
    2006 - 2010

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