Karl Bratcher, Pe Email & Phone Number

Ballwin, MO, US

Ballwin, Missouri, US

Bratcher Engineering is a leading MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) consultant, renowned for its comprehensive suite of services tailored to meet diverse project needs. Specializing in engineering staff augmentation, project management, and the design of utility systems serving buildings and campuses, Bratcher Engineering ensures seamless.

Webster Grove, Missouri, US

St. Louis, MO, US

• Prepare proposals for clients to provide engineering services
• Lead teams of architects and mechanical, electrical, and structural engineers
• Investigate client issues related to mechanical systems and provide solutions via engineering studies
• Perform engineering calculations to size and select mechanical equipment for steam, hydronic,and plumbing systems
• Prepare bid evaluations and provide recommendations to the owner
• Prepare construction drawings detailing equipment layout, pipe routing, and duct layout

Seville, Seville, ES

• As a mechanical engineer at Abeinsa Business Development, a subsidiary of Abengoa, I prepared proposals for future industrial projects. My work included:
• Interpreted client Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements and disseminated the information to the proposal engineering team
• Coordinated the preparation of technical proposals with engineering teams including Civil, Structural, I&C, and Electrical engineers
• Supported proposal managers in the development of Front End Engineering Design (FEED) estimates
• Prepared Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and plant layout drawings to support piping, instrumentation, wiring, and mechanical installation estimates
• Collaborated with vendors to ensure compliance with equipment design requirements

• While at Bechtel I had the opportunity to work on Florida Power & Light's Extended Power Uprate at Turkey Point Units 3 and 4. My work included:
• Prepared and reviewed engineering reports, evaluations and whitepapers
• Generated piping and instrumentation diagrams
• Produced and verified calculations for pumps, heat exchangers, tanks and fans
• Coordinated engineering tasks with multiple disciplines to complete engineering designs, equipment specifications and technical bid evaluations
• Reviewed vendor document submittals for technical acceptance and code compliance

• While attending college at Missouri S&T I served as a community assistant at Collegiate Station apartments near the college campus. My work included:
• Actively marketed Collegiate Station on campus
• Served as a leasing agent for incoming residents
• Organized social activities for residents

Omaha, NE, US

• During the summer of 2009 I worked at Kiewit Power Engineers. My work included:
• Created and reviewed engineering calculations
• Supported senior engineers and designers
• Contributed to writing engineering guidelines for company wide use
• Streamlined equipment specifications for procurement
• Performed plant walk downs to verify the accuracy of existing plant drawings

Omaha, NE, US

• During the summer of 2008 I worked at Kiewit Power Engineers. My work included:
• Created and reviewed engineering calculations
• Supported senior engineers and designers
• Contributed to writing engineering guidelines for company wide use
• Streamlined equipment specifications for procurement
• Performed plant walk downs to verify the accuracy of existing plant drawings

Rolla, MO, US

As a resident assistant I helped students adjust to floor mates, room mates, and college. Also, I worked with other resident assistants to produced programs that benefited the community, and enforced policies to promote a safe environment for residents.