Adam Harmon, P.E.
Marshalltown,IA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional engineer with 14 years of experience and a proven knowledge of product design, applications of codes and standards, and working with a cross-functional team. Experienced with managing and supporting projects to meet customer needs in the Power industry.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Mechanical Engineer
PRVN Consultants
05.2022 - Current
- Developed and updated piping and valve standards for University Power Plant customer, including pressure class and material selection.
- Performed multiple studies for University Power Plant customer, determining rates of return for new or replacement equipment.
- Managed multiple projects for a Utility Power Plant customer during maintenance outages.
- Supervised installation of new chemical treatment system for Utility Power Plant customer
Senior Product Engineer, Steam Conditioning
Emerson Automation Solutions
07.2016 - 05.2022
- Supported products throughout entire lifecycle, including quotation, manufacturing, and customer support for issues with installed products in service, in both power and process industries.
- Designed new pressure retaining components for high temperature and high pressure steam applications using guidance from relevant ASME codes and standards.
- Developed training on best practices and code interpretations and communicated to junior colleagues.
- Led projects to investigate cost reduction and establish vendor requirements for components to meet business objectives.
- Calculated piping stress and load limits based on methods indicated in ASME B31.1 Code
- Effectively communicated project updates to multiple levels of management.
Product Engineer, Special Products
Emerson Automation Solutions
08.2012 - 07.2016
- Supported products throughout entire lifecycle, including quotation, manufacturing, and customer support for issues in installed products in service.
- Developed deep knowledge of product design and created or updated internal engineering documentation for products.
- Designed valve components for compressor anti-surge, cryogenic, high noise, high capacity, and other applications.
Product Order Engineer
Emerson Automation Solutions
05.2010 - 08.2012
- Wrote VBA program to analyze and report incoming workload and backlog levels
- Performed actuator sizing calculations and reviewed published valve capabilities to ensure constructions met customer requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2010
Skills
- Valve/Pressure Vessel Design
- ASME Y145 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- ASME Codes and Standards - B16 Series, B311, BPVC
- ASME/ASTM Material Specifications
- Bluebeam Software
- Microsoft Office Software
- Design to Specifications
- Material Selection for Piping Components
Certification
Licensed Professional Engineer #P26983 - (Iowa)
Committee Involvement
Volunteer with NCEES, July 2023 to Present
Includes volunteer work updating and developing the Mechanical Professional Engineering Exam
Timeline
Senior Mechanical Engineer
PRVN Consultants
05.2022 - Current
Senior Product Engineer, Steam Conditioning
Emerson Automation Solutions
07.2016 - 05.2022
Product Engineer, Special Products
Emerson Automation Solutions
08.2012 - 07.2016
Product Order Engineer
Emerson Automation Solutions
05.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Iowa State University