Brian A. Vaeth, P.E. Email & Phone Number

San Jose, Ca, Us

San Jose, Ca, Us

San Jose, Ca, Us

Project manager and mechanical engineer for new construction and existing building upgrade projects of various sizes in facilities engineering, medical facility, semiconductor fabrication / cleanroom, manufacturing, and academic facility applications. Led project teams consisting of multiple disciplines with subcontractor support.Responsibilities: Developed designs, performed calculations, and created process diagrams for a wide range of mechanical engineering applications, including: ● HVAC – AHUs, fan walls, split systems, heat recovery, exhaust, cold rooms ● Process – RO/DI/Ultra-pure water, process cooling, CDA, vacuum, bottle gases and toxic/flammable gas cabinets, steam and steam condensate ● Plumbing/Piping – Refrigeration, domestic and industrial water, heating and chilled water, fixture calculations, sanitary, storm, and industrial wasteWorked with city/county permitting agencies to obtain permits, ensured Title-24 energy efficiency compliance, acted as 3rd-party inspector, and participated in punch list job walks to ensure conformance of construction to specifications. Wrote project mechanical specifications (MS Division 15/23) and performed engineering review of equipment and material submittals and contractor RFIs.Prepared proposals, schedules, and design budgets for new projects as well as change orders, and developed construction ROMs using RS Means and/or Saylor construction cost standards.Drafted and modeled projects in AutoCAD and Plant 3D, and performed calculations using various load and energy use calculation software and math software such as MathCAD.Interfaced directly with both clients and vendors throughout design process to understand customer wants/needs and tailor solutions to individual applications, with consideration for backward compatibility, cross-discipline impact, and future planning.

One of seven board members elected in the first democratic board election held by the Umunhum Brewing (formerly San Jose Cooperative Brewery and Pub) member/owners.

Reston, Virginia, Us

- Rewrote engineering design guide for pipe support discipline. Researched code (ASME, AISC, ACI, AWS, UBC), project, and contractual requirements to ensure conformance in design practices, and incorporated numerous managerial directives and best practices into official documentation. New version aligned work process, methodology, and documentation across multiple design offices across the U.S., while drastically expanding content and improving document clarity and usability.- Provided preliminary content for development of mandatory training session to familiarize engineers with content changes and additions to pipe support design guide.- Created analysis tool to perform qualification of undercut concrete anchor bolts per ACI 349 nuclear safety code requirements. Developed training module, tutorial, and sample calculation to support distribution of new tool to engineering for use.- Acted as a Bechtel engineering representative in CSU East Bay teacher credentialing workshop, providing feedback and recommendations on course curriculum and lab projects. Workshop focused on incorporating a STEM approach to the new science-focused pilot program.- Led workplace wellness campaign, focused around a 15-minute group stretching program, to promote and contribute to improved employee health and reduce risk of repetitive stress injuries. Taught and distributed stretching program to HR representative that rolled out the campaign in other offices across the country.

Reston, Virginia, Us

- Acted as pipe support lead for Low Pressure Steam nuclear grade (ITS) piping system, and was point of contact for cross-team coordination of design evolution. Coordinated production work load among three engineers.- Performed calculation supporting the use of three pre-qualified standard support configurations for project use. Analysis resulted in reduced allowable loads compared to previous governing calculation; performed project-wide audit of existing support to identify at-risk designs. Supplied recommended course of action, including alternate design proposals, for all designs failing reduced design capacities.- Provided engineering review of construction deficiency reports and field change requests, and provided recommended course of action, whether qualifying as-built/as-installed materials or providing modification details.- Identified challenges and trained colleagues on new software procedures and work processes. Provided bi-weekly status updates to management on known issues and solutions.- Planned and managed training/development materials and schedules for summer intern. Mentored intern on career development and networking skills. Provided coaching and guidance based on feedback.- Created and coordinated office-wide community outreach programs, including fundraising walks, food drives, and volunteer opportunities. Received recognition for co-creation of "Community Ties" monthly fundraising day, supporting a local community health clinic.

Reston, Virginia, Us

- Designed, modeled, analyzed, and drafted steel support structures for commercial and nuclear grade piping systems.- Performed finite element analysis on steel structures to assure member and weld stresses met strength of material allowables, while incorporating fabrication and installation tolerances.- Acted as pipe support lead for Instrument Service Air commercial grade (non-ITS) piping system, and was point of contact for cross-team coordination of design evolution. Coordinated production work load among 3 engineers.- Minimized construction and fabrication costs by incorporating constructability and transportation considerations, minimizing field work required, and utilizing bulk materials.- Participated in project-wide piping audit to determine potential hydrogen gas accumulation points within pipes carrying nuclear waste.- Founded, along with three other engineers, the Oakland chapter of Bechtel's NextGen group, a worldwide young engineers group focused on leadership, networking, professional development, and community outreach. Elected by peers to act as group President.

-Prepared, edited, and reviewed over 700 commercial and residential appraisal reports. Interfaced with clients to understand and meet individual needs.-Performed data analysis on market conditions and analyzed neighborhood land use distribution and development regulations. Derived and analyzed capitalization rates, gross income multipliers, absorption, and vacancy factors using real estate databases.-Trained and educated junior appraisers in all aspects of job function.