John Reed, Pe Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

Lead engineering design and analysis projects with an emphasis on energy efficiency and sustainability. Complete investment grade energy audits to identify energy and water saving measures, conduct technical and financial analysis of proposed measures, and develop construction documents for efficient and cost effective mechanical system renovations.

Denver, Co

Overview:Engineered mechanical and plumbing systems senior engineers for healthcare facilities including operating rooms and surgical suites, emergency departments, inpatient behavioral health facilities, pharmaceutical compounding spaces, and medical office buildings.Engineering & Design: Engineered air, hydronic, and plumbing systems for greenfield and renovation projects; performing load and ventilation calculations, duct and pipe design, equipment sizing, selection, and layout, and specification drafting. Communication & Construction Administration: Coordinated with project stakeholders including owners, architects, contractors, vendors, and permitting officials through OAC meetings, job walks, phone correspondence, and email to coordinate design decisions and maintain client expectations. Reviewed submittals and RFIs to ensure construction compliance with design intent.Drafting & Review: Modeled air, hydronic, and plumbing systems in Revit and created equipment schedules, details, and sheet specifications in AutoCAD; coordinating with other trades to avoid system interference and clashing. Provided markups to and reviewed designs by junior staff and drafters.Energy Modeling & LEED Documentation: Developed eQUEST energy models and supporting documentation for LEED and performance path compliance projects; comparing baseline vs. proposed facility performance to identify energy efficiency opportunities and verify design performance for IECC compliance and LEED certification.Codes & Standards: Reviewed and interpreted IMC, IPC, IECC, UMC, UPC, FGI, ASHRAE 170/90.1, USP 797/800, LEED, and client standards to ensure compliance with all AHJ requirements.

Boulder, Co

Overview:Delivered engineering expertise across a wide range of sustainable energy projects; conducting technical and financial analysis to advise Fortune 500 clients on the feasibility of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.Energy Auditing:Conducted ASHRAE level I/II on-site energy audits and site investigations for retail, commercial, government, and industrial facilities in seven countries/territories to define baseline end-use breakdowns and identify opportunities for energy efficiency measures.Energy Modeling & Analysis:Analyzed baseline utility records, as-built drawings, and energy audit field data to develop hourly annual energy models; calculating lifecycle energy and financial savings for recommended energy efficiency measures. Renewable Energy:Supported the schematic design and analysis of renewable energy systems ranging from rooftop to utility scale; including PV solar, fuel cells, CHP, and multi-technology micro-grid systems.Project Management: Directed team resources, managed project budget and schedule, and lead communication with clients and site contacts as task manager and project manager.

Boulder, Co

Develop site content and assisted with quality assurance and debugging of company website during development and launch.

New Ipswich, Nh

Overview:Supported design and specification of system components for industrial waste water treatment facility, biomass gasification power plant, and various industrial systems.Renewable Energy: Project managed the design, permitting, and preliminary stages of construction of a 2MW low-emission biomass gasification power plant; managing project schedule and budget and working internationally with contractors and stakeholders.Energy Modeling: Modeled and analyzed the heat demand of a 120,000 sf mill using eQUEST and Excel to size a retrofit hydronic heating system and identify potential facility energy efficiency upgrades.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Designed building information models (BIM) of Carnegie Mellon University campus facilities using Revit Architecture for use in building performance and energy analysis projects.

Durham, Nh

Researched, compiled, and analyzed data to assist in the development of a social life cycle assessment database for quantifying cradle-to-grave impacts and improving transparency of consumer products

North Hampton, Nh

Interned with Wheelabrator Technology's (a Waste Management subsidiary) corporate air quality control department. Reviewed continuous emission monitoring (CEM) reports, stack test reports, and other sources of information to monitor emission compliance and derive semiannual reports for review by upper management.

Durham, Nh

Worked in small teams and individually to acquire and analyze stream temperature readings using fiber optic cables and Hobo data loggers to assess impacts of urban stormwater runoff on stream water temperatures.

Brandon, Vt

Assisted in general carpentry and construction activities including, but not limited to, framing, insulation installation, siding, window installation, finishing, and concrete work during high school and college vacations

M.S, Civil & Environmental Engineering, 3.90 / 4.0 Gpa

Focus in Green Design

B.S, Environmental Engineering: Honors Program

Activities and Societies: President: New Hampshire Outing Club Environmental Engineering Liaison: American Society of Civil Engineers.