Tai Lieu
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Credentials
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Professional Engineer of Ontario
Professional Engineers OntarioMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
LEED Accredited Professional
Canada Green Building Council - CaGBCSep, 2009- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Footprint
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Canada
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Project Manager
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Jun 2022 - Present
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Project Manager
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Apr 2017 - Present
Managed various projects from design to constructionWorked on Net Zero Carbon, M City Condominiums, York University Facilities and Classrooms, Ryerson University Buildings and multiple projects across Canada. Provided various studies for buildings that meet Net Zero, Net Zero Carbon, Toronto Green Standard v3 Tier 1-4.Trained and supervise staffCreate and developed new tools to improve work processes and increase efficiencyCo-Chair and Host Bi-Weekly Meetings for StaffProvide demos and presentations for training and improving staff
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Opresnik Engineering Consultants Inc
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69 Lesmill Rd, Toronto, ON M3B 2T8
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Junior Project Engineer & Energy Analyst
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Aug 2010 - Apr 2017
LEED Project Facilitator/Coordinator Provides design assistance and energy efficient solutions for a wide variety of building types including commercial, institutional, and multi-unit residential in all phases of the LEED process Construction project management expertise to facilitate LEED throughout design, construction, and certification Facilitated LEED requirements to clarify sustainable intents and maintain goal objectives Experienced in LEED for New Construction, Core & Shell rating systems Improved organizational and interpersonal skills to maintain project deadlines, ensure clear goals and responsibilities Researched products and bylaws to substantiate claims for LEED requirements Energy Analyst Complete building take-offs and energy models using EE4 & eQuest Prepared a variety of energy models for LEED, municipal & federal government, and energy incentive programs. Built energy model simulations with various HVAC configurations in eQuest using both ASHRAE 90.1, MNECB and NECB Standards. Provided full documentation and reports for submission for various programs and third party verification.
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Engineer in Training
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Mar 2009 - Aug 2010
• Design various innovative geothermal & solar thermal HVAC designs using software such as GLD2009, and AutoCAD 2009. Design includes flow conditions, pipe sizing, headloss calculations, building load estimation, cost estimating, ground source heat exchanger sizing, and equipment sizing • Performed many feasibility and financial analysis for geothermal and solar thermal applications, comparing renewable energy approach with the traditional HVAC, using RETscreen and finance calculations. • Involved with the energy modeling of various commercial buildings. • Investigate and prepare applications for various grants and incentives for energy efficient building, provided by federal, provincial, municipal, and private organizations such as HPNC, Enbridge, and Better Building Partnership. • Design Microsoft Excel programs to streamline extensive engineering calculations and the communication between various departments such as Engineering, Sales, Operations and Field Technicians. • Co-ordinate and liaise with clients, external consultants, contractors, and architects • Assist with the R&D for ground source heat exchanger systems to improve system performance and find cost effective methods for geothermal installations • Design, specify and install data loggers and various sensors to monitor and track geothermal performance.
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Education
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Ryerson University
BEng, Mechanical Engineer -
Seneca College
BES708 - Air System Design -
Seneca College
BES707 - Pipe System Design