GRANT SESLER
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dedicated to developing acquired skills by learning from senior mechanical engineering professionals while also working hard to make a positive impact on team designs. Enthusiastic about developing a career in engineering.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer Intern (Water)
Black & Veatch
05.2025 - Current
- Worked directly with vendors to evaluate and select flow straighteners, blowers, and intake filters for a wastewater treatment aeration system
- Built and ran CAESAR II pipe stress models for 2”–8” stainless steel piping; developed pipe support layouts and expansion joint strategies to manage thermal growth and system loads
- Marked up and generated first-draft P&IDs and developed initial discharge piping drawings
- Reviewed equipment submittals for compliance with project specifications
Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Schier Products
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Reduced production time for smaller pump-out ports by 20% and larger ports by 40%, saving approximately one full week of manufacturing time
- Redesigned workstation layouts and consolidated tools onto an 8-ft mobile rolling cart, enhancing workflow efficiency
- Utilized Lean Manufacturing principles to streamline operations and minimize wasted motion
- Designed and fabricated assembly tools with SOLIDWORKS (CSWA Certified), enhancing ergonomics and boosting productivity
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05.2026
High School -
Rockhurst High School
Kansas City, MOSkills
- CAESAR II (Pipe Stress Analysis)
- SOLIDWORKS (CSWA Certified)
- P&ID Markups & Drafting
- Submittal Review & Specification Interpretation
- Lean Manufacturing
- Microsoft Excel
Hobbies and Interests
- Investing
- Golf
- Classic American Muscle Cars
Leadership Experience
Beta Theta Pi - Gamma Epsilon Chapter
- Alumni Chair, Member Educator, Song Chair
Christmas in October, Captain - Black and Veatch
- Led volunteer team for the Christmas in October project, coordinating renovations and on-site task execution
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer Intern (Water)
Black & Veatch
05.2025 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Schier Products
05.2024 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kansas State University
High School -
Rockhurst High School