Dane Dulaney
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented Industrial Engineer with hands-on experience supporting manufacturing processes, electrical system design, and fabrication-driven projects. Skilled in CAD-based design, troubleshooting, and translating engineering concepts into real-world implementations. Proven ability to collaborate across engineering, fabrication, and field teams to improve process efficiency, ensure quality, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Controls / Systems Engineer
Water Treatment Engineering Company
GRAND JUNCTION, CO
09.2024 - Current
- Designed and developed automation systems for industrial water filtration, enhancing operational reliability with PLC-based controls.
- Integrated mechanical hardware, sensors, and instrumentation into control systems, improving system functionality and performance.
- Developed IO lists, electrical schematics, and comprehensive engineering documentation to support automation projects.
- Collaborated with engineers and electricians to construct and optimize integrated control panels, streamlining installation and operational efficiency.
- Supported prototype development and system testing for new equipment.
- Troubleshot mechanical, electrical, and automation subsystems during field deployment.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to efficiently source components, ensuring timely project delivery.
Founder / Hardware Developer
Desert Oyster Farms LLC
05.2022 - 10.2025
- Designed automated environmental control systems regulating temperature, humidity, airflow, and CO₂ levels.
- Developed automated systems to enhance mushroom cultivation efficiency.
- Developed automation workflows and monitoring systems to ensure consistent maintenance of optimal cultivation conditions.
- Built and tested hardware prototypes improving environmental stability and reliability of cultivation chambers.
- Integrated sensors, microcontrollers, relays, and control hardware into complete electromechanical systems.
- Developed IoT monitoring systems utilizing embedded microcontrollers and wireless communication to enhance real-time data collection.
- Designed chamber layouts that optimized integration of humidification, ventilation, and environmental sensing hardware.
- Designed and built automated environmental control systems for mushroom cultivation chambers integrating sensors, embedded electronics, and mechanical systems.
Solar Designer & Installer
High Noon Solar
Grand Junction, CO
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Supported installation and commissioning by identifying and resolving system issues to ensure optimal performance
- Streamlined installation workflows and documentation for field teams to enhance operational effectiveness
- Developed CAD layouts and electrical diagrams for efficient installation of residential and commercial solar systems
Lead Engineer
Hayden Data Systems LLC
Chattanooga, USA
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Led mechanical design and supported electrical integration for infrastructure monitoring systems deployed in outdoor and industrial environments.
- Designed mechanical enclosures and assemblies for sensor-based monitoring systems to ensure functionality in harsh outdoor environments.
- Investigated and resolved water intrusion failures by redesigning enclosures, enhancing sealing strategies, and applying protective coatings, resulting in increased system durability.
- Developed water-resistant enclosure designs for ingress protection (IP) testing and environmental certification, enhancing system resilience.
- Designed solar power systems that enabled reliable remote monitoring of infrastructure in challenging environments.
- Collaborated with electrical engineers to integrate sensors, electronics, and data acquisition hardware into deployed systems.
- Designed and built test arrays and pilot systems including methane detection arrays, gas testing platforms, and environmental validation rigs.
- Streamlined installation procedures and optimized hardware layouts to minimize field labor time and improve system reliability.
- Supported installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of deployed hardware systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO05-2018
Professional Certificate - Business (Entrepreneurship)
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO05-2017
Associate of Science - Computer Science / Information Technology
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT05-2012
Skills
Technical skills in engineering and manufacturing
Process improvement and workflow optimization
- Root cause analysis and troubleshooting
- Lean principles and continuous improvement
- Manufacturing support and fabrication coordination
- Quality verification and as-built validation
- CAD and documentation expertise
AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical proficiency
- Electrical schematics and panel layouts
- Process flow diagrams and technical documentation
- Drawing revisions, redlines, and version control
- Controls and electrical systems knowledge
PLC systems exposure (Allen-Bradley, Opto 22)
- VFD systems understanding and application
- Electrical instrumentation and control panels expertise
- System troubleshooting and commissioning
Hardware Engineering Projects
- Embedded Sensor & IoT Systems, Designed ESP8266 and ESP32-based embedded hardware systems integrating environmental sensors and relay control modules., Built IoT monitoring and automation platforms using MQTT and Node-RED., Developed embedded monitoring systems integrating temperature, humidity, and environmental sensors.
- Interactive Hardware Installations, Designed and built interactive lighting systems using addressable LED hardware and embedded controllers., Developed motion-responsive lighting systems using IMU sensors and microcontrollers., Integrated mechanical structures, electronics, and custom control hardware for interactive installations.
Timeline
Controls / Systems Engineer
Water Treatment Engineering Company
09.2024 - Current
Solar Designer & Installer
High Noon Solar
06.2022 - 07.2024
Lead Engineer
Hayden Data Systems LLC
06.2022 - 07.2023
Founder / Hardware Developer
Desert Oyster Farms LLC
05.2022 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Colorado Mesa University
Professional Certificate - Business (Entrepreneurship)
Colorado Mesa University
Associate of Science - Computer Science / Information Technology
Salt Lake Community College