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Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Developed whole building energy models for a variety of building types (single-family homes, mixed-use multi-unit residential, commercial, educational +) • Built hourly models using eQuest, OpenStudio, and EnergyPlus• Built Passive House models using DesignPH, PHPP, and WUFI Passive • Assessed energy and carbon performance according to different high-performance building standards in different jurisdictions including: BC Step Code, Toronto Green Standard, Massachusetts Stretch Code, Passive House International and US, Zero Carbon Buildings, and LEED v4• Communicated energy conservation measures to the client for retrofits of existing buildings • Collaborated with clients and utilities to collect energy consumption billing data for calibrating building energy performance using the Energy Star Portfolio Manager

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

- Drafted design specifications and drawings at multiple stages of the project, from early client review to construction - Assisted with contract administration through the duration of a diverse array of simultaneous, ongoing projects- Assisted with the preparation and submittal of application documents for building, development, and rezoning permits, ensuring the design met the building codes, energy efficiency standards, and other regulatory standards - Researched requirements for LEED v4 Building Design and Construction and communicated with project team on how to implement LEED design principles into new construction projects- Conducted building life cycle assessments with the aid of environmental impact estimator software. The assessment focused on the full lifespan energy and embodied carbon emissions of the construction, materials, and operation of the proposed building - Performed field reviews to assess the installation of building envelope components and prepared subsequent field review reports with a focus on quality assurance and conformance to the project requirements - Coordinated insurance warranty reviews and pre-construction condition surveys to assess building envelope conditions including those of the roofs, windows, walls, doors, parkades, and balconies- Conducted water leak investigations to determine locations of rainwater ingress and possible condensation issues, helping clients achieve their unique building rehabilitation goals - Assisted with structural investigations for concrete and timber structures including investigation in the field and drafting comprehensive reports outlining observations, discussions, and engineering recommendations demonstrating professional engineering judgement

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

- Assisted with construction coordination of ICE District Parkade structure (steel and concrete), waterproofing, cladding, and mechanical and electrical systems - Assisted field engineers, project managers, and superintendents with quality assurance and control (QA and QC) through site walks and reviews- Issued punchlists, deficiency lists, and checklists- Performed frequent site health and safety inspections (HSE) and audited worker pre-job safety hazard assessment forms- Liaised with clients, consultants, and sub-contractors to discuss requirements and monitor progress of the project- Issued redline drawings and design change notices using Bluebeam

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

- Assisted with coordinating documentation and quality assurance for the turnover of the ION Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Kitchener-Waterloo - Conducted site visits to monitor construction progress and compliance of as-built LRT structures - Reviewed concrete and asphalt field and test reports to ensure accuracy- Assisted with reviewing redlines, requests for information (RFI), non-conformance reports (NCR), and resolved deficiencies in construction- Compiled detailed Excel sheets to organize large quantities of numerical data

Sparwood, British Columbia, Canada

- Coordinated the maintenance and development of transportation infrastructure and zone planning in Sparwood- Corresponded regularly with contractors, consultants, various agencies, and the public, applying communication and customer service skills- Assisted in the maintenance of as-built records, ensuring project compliance with municipal standards and policies - Estimated costs for contractor projects, ensuring accuracy and full completion between the final invoices and initial contract- Issued Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs)- Familiarized with aspects of engineering practices in the public sector

Ontario, Canada

- Collaborated with professors and graduate students on innovative research experiments involving the analysis of urban water systems and their interactions with land development in Toronto- Extensive experience in field surveying techniques including the use of total stations, GPS, and RFID (radio frequency identification) tracking - Exposed to techniques of geographic information systems through QGIS and AutoCAD Map 3D by analysing and processing raw data from topographical surveys - Compiled and analysed large sets of data in the development and design of inline friction viscometer, which cumulated in a detailed design report submitted to a corporate partner of the research project

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Architectural Engineering

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: Steel Bridge Design Team, Baja SAE, Iron Warrior Engineering Newspaper

Exchange Term, Civil Engineering