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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, KS
05.2026

High School -

Rockhurst High School
Kansas City, MO

Skills

  • 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
GRANT SESLER