David Huitema, P.Eng. Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, On, Ca

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Performing analyses for pedestrian-level wind, snow, and air quality studies using CFD. Working with clients from RFP, through project award and delivery. Team coordination and project planning.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Performing analyses for pedestrian-level wind, snow, and air quality studies using CFD.

Regional Municipality Of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

- Editing academic manuscripts for acceptance in major academic journals and publications.- Technical editing of manuscript content and format, involving providing insights for improvement of the manuscript, and fixing and improving the English writing.

Waterloo, Canada Area

- Responsible for the design, development, and manufacturing of composite wind turbine blades, involving the design and analysis of their airfoil, geometry, design envelope, and composite design, including the layup schedule, material selection, manufacturing method, surface coating(s).- Using mechanical design principles in addition to ANSYS FEA (Mechanical, Fluent, Thermal), SolidWorks, Python, MATLAB, and other proprietary and non-proprietary software to design the rotor blades, hub, shafts, mechanical overspeed control system, nacelle, and turbine support system to meet CAN/CSA-C61400-2, CAN/CSA-S37, and other related standards.- Technical lead for all mechanical and aeronautical projects, providing technical oversight and guidance to work performed by mechanical and civil engineering co-op students, as well as interviewing and recruiting potential candidates for full-time and co-op roles.- Collaborating with the University of Waterloo on research on additive manufacturing and composite materials, design, and manufacturing.- Working with manufacturers and academic/industry partners to prototype parts and production runs of turbine components.- Performing research and development in blade design, composites manufacturing and design, wind engineering, and related topics.

Montreal, Canada Area

Provided tutoring to McGill students, high school, and CÉGEP students in mathematics (linear algebra, calculus, differential equations, and numerical methods), and mechanical engineering (kinematics and dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer, instrumentation and measurement).

Montreal, Canada Area

Teaching assistant for MECH 331 at McGill University. Responsibilities included running tutorial sessions, invigilation, grading, and various additional instructional duties.

Vancouver, Canada Area

- Drafted Requests for Information and Non-conformance Reports using applicable codes, and procured materials and revised field drawings (for as-builts).- On-site project coordinator for the piping construction program of an LNG liquefaction facility, responsible for the coordination of the program including construction activities planning and sequencing, and completion tracking.- Created Field Installation Work Packages (FIWP) for implementation by field personnel for the assembly of equipment externals and internals- Visited fabricator shops for quality control and assurance, to understand the fabrication process, and for developing and maintaining fabricator relations.- Created and issued bid packages and material requisitions, reviewed received bids and vendor quotes, awarded successful bids to vendors, and coordinated payment and shipping.

Master Of Engineering (M.Eng.), Fluid Mechanics And Aerodynamics, 3.67

Activities and Societies: - Teaching Assistant for MECH 331 (Fluid Mechanics I) Fall 2018 and Winter 2019 semesters - Official McGill.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering, 3.97

Activities and Societies: Queen's Aero Design Team The Engineering Society of Queen's University