Andrew Degner
New Lenox,Illinois
Summary
A dedicated, energetic, and self-motivated engineering student with experience in the engineering workplace, critical problem-solving skills, and strong communication skills while collaborating with others. Always eager to develop new skills and techniques while learning from coworkers. Looking for a focus in design work and 3D modeling.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Design Project (Project Manager)
Lockheed Martin
Melbourne, FL
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Designing and building a Mobile Package Handling System at Florida Tech to be used by Lockheed Martin.
- Experience with team management, project planning, and budgeting.
- Use of CAD and analysis applications to perform stress and stability tests.
- Writing and fulfilling system requirements.
- Created and presented critical documents to our customer representatives (Critical Design Report, Preliminary Design Report, System Requirements Report).
- Using manual machining operations to manufacture parts (mills and lathes).
- Final product presented at the 2025 Senior Design Showcase.
Project Intern
RWE Design Build
Downers Grove, Illinois
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Gained in-field experience working on a county animal shelter project while shadowing superintendents and project managers.
- Exposure to MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems, project planning, and construction plans.
- Developed in-field communication and organizational skills that are vital for project success and problem-solving.
Piping Department Intern
Zachry Engineering Corporation
Downers Grove, Illinois
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Using Autodesk Plant 3D and other CAD software to complete backchecks involving pipe routing and adding piping components for a food plant project.
- Modifying client documentation, responding to clients, and RFIs (request for information) for a Marathon plant project.
- Working and communicating with different engineering disciplines within the company to produce quality construction packages for multiple clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL05-2025
Skills
- Skilled in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
- Proficient in Autodesk applications, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Vault, Aveva, Creo, Ansys, and Fusion
- Experience with manual machining operations (mills, lathes, and carpentry tools)
- Excellent work ethic and outgoing personality
Affiliations
- Florida Tech lacrosse player (2021-2023)
- Golfing and playing sports
- Fishing and boating
- Listening to various music genres (Rock, Country, EDM)
Timeline
Senior Design Project (Project Manager)
Lockheed Martin
08.2024 - 05.2025
Project Intern
RWE Design Build
05.2024 - 08.2024
Piping Department Intern
Zachry Engineering Corporation
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Florida Institute of Technology
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