My name is Nick Behling, and I am a Senior Energy and Data Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories, supporting the California Net Zero Organization.I am a licensed mechanical engineer (HVAC/R) registered in Arizona and California; and a Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) under the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). I hold an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Energy and Sustainability, from Northwestern University; and a B.S. in Civil Engineering and a Certificate in Mechanical Engineering — with a concentration in “Sustainable Energy Systems” — from The University of Texas at Austin. My interests lie in the energy sector, working as a mechanical, civil, environmental, water resources, or other related engineer, with a focus in renewable/alternative energy and sustainability.I have been passionate about the environment for as long as I can remember; I knew from a young age that I wanted to pursue a career that would not only offer me new and exciting challenges every day, but would help in creating a better — and greener — future for our society. My internships in the water-related engineering sector and research with the Webber Energy Group are at the intersection of the "Water-Energy Nexus", the concept that water and energy are interrelated. This concept is an extension of my childhood interests in the environment, and I hope I can work around this concept at a higher level.In order to properly convey an idea, an engineer should not only have a strong background in what he or she is presenting, but must also effectively communicate their thoughts to their audience(s). My leadership roles in my university's club tennis team, Chi Epsilon, tutoring, and coaching have developed my skills in effective communication, and have helped me become a more well-rounded, sociable person.If you have any questions or comments, or would like to see my resume, you can visit my website at www.nickbehling.com, or reach me at nicholasbehling@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you.