Austin Seagren
O'Neill,NE
Summary
Collaborative Mechanical Engineer with a proven track record at Specialized Engineering Solutions, adept in leading complex projects and ensuring compliance with industry and owner standards. Skilled in communication, coordination, and mechanical building systems analysis, I strive to deliver high quality design and consulting service to owners through exceptional problem-solving abilities and time management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Project Engineer
Specialized Engineering Solutions
Omaha, NE
05.2023 - Current
- Leads mechanical design for various healthcare facility applications; including multi-phase renovations, additions, and green site facilities; while ensuring compliance with local codes, client standards, and industry standards.
- Coordinates with owners, maintenance staff, end users, architects, contractors, design partners, and vendors from design through construction to establish and maintain project goals, budgets, and schedules.
- Manages contract document production and communicates with junior engineers, drafting technicians, and principals to execute project deliverables on schedule.
- Provides technical consultation for economic analysis, energy analysis, troubleshooting, master planning, and facility assessments of mechanical systems.
- Develops specifications and controls sequences for mechanical building systems including but not limited to: chiller plants, boiler plants, geothermal systems, air handling equipment, domestic water equipment, medical gas/vacuum systems, and fire protection systems.
Mechanical Engineer
Specialized Engineering Solutions
Omaha, NE
06.2019 - 05.2023
- Performed system capacity calculations to support selection and design of HVAC, plumbing, medical gas, building management controls, and fire protection systems.
- Reviewed contractor shop drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with specifications, contract documents, owner standards, and quality and performance expectations.
- Lead production of drawings, schedules, schematics, and details associated with contract document packages and provided direction to drafting technicians to support execution.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Specialized Engineering Solutions
Omaha, NE
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Performed heating and cooling load calculations to support HVAC system selection and sizing.
- Designed and coordinated HVAC, plumbing, and medical gas distribution layouts to accommodate performance requirements, architectural goals, and to maintain constructability.
- Developed technical and soft skills through mentoring and supervision by senior engineering staff.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Farris Engineering
Omaha, NE
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Developed 2D and 3D drafting skills in AutoCAD and Revit through supervised hydronic and HVAC layout design.
- Validated system installation at construction sites according to contract documents.
- Supported senior engineering tasks through delegated calculations, internal tool development, and drafting.
Education
Master of Science - Architectural Engineering
University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Omaha Campus
Omaha, NE05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Omaha Campus
Omaha, NE05.2018
Skills
- Communication/Coordination
- Problem solving
- Mechanical building systems
- Time Management
Certification
Licensed Mechanical Engineer (State of Nebraska)
Timeline
Mechanical Project Engineer
Specialized Engineering Solutions
05.2023 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
Specialized Engineering Solutions
06.2019 - 05.2023
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Specialized Engineering Solutions
01.2016 - 06.2019
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Farris Engineering
05.2015 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Architectural Engineering
University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Omaha Campus
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Omaha Campus