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Jonathan DeSimone

Madison

Summary

Driven Mechanical Engineering student with hands-on experience in fluid systems, CAD modeling, and design compliance. Passionate about advancing efficient, high-performance engineering solutions through strong analytical skills, collaborative teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Proven ability to lead, problem-solve under pressure, and deliver results across technical and cross-functional projects.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Intern

Veolia North America
Haworth
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Supported professional engineers in the planning and development of PFAS-removal water treatment plants across northern New Jersey, contributing to drawing reviews, technical documentation, and regulatory coordination.
  • Participated in multi-stage design workflows (30%, 60%, 90%), assisting in the identification and resolution of issues in reports, schematics, and process plans.
  • Utilized AI tools to analyze and categorize historical engineering comments from design phases across multiple projects, building a searchable database to inform future design iterations.
  • Created an internal checklist system based on recurring feedback patterns to guide engineers during the review process, improving comment quality, reducing omissions, and enhancing design consistency.

Vice President

Sigma Pi Fraternity - Eta Chapter
West Lafayette
04.2024 - 04.2025
  • Served on the Executive Council, guiding chapter-wide decisions related to operations, events, discipline, and internal disputes for a 60+ member organization.
  • Directed and held accountable all chapter committees (Housing, Social, Philanthropy, Recruitment, etc.), ensuring effective planning, execution, and alignment with chapter goals.
  • Acted as house marshal, enforcing bylaws and resolving interpersonal and group conflicts through structured mediation and consensus-building.
  • Led the revision and upkeep of the chapter’s bylaws to maintain organizational clarity, fairness, and functionality as needs evolved.
  • Strengthened leadership, conflict resolution, and high-pressure decision-making skills through ongoing coordination and oversight of members and committee leaders.

Technical Affairs Intern

The Hydraulic Institute
Parsippany
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Performed quality assurance reviews of technical training materials on pump systems, identifying errors and inconsistencies to improve clarity, accuracy, and instructional effectiveness.
  • Developed an Excel-based Pump Energy Index (PEI) calculator used by industry clients to determine compliance with new U.S. Department of Energy pump efficiency regulations.
  • Conducted in-depth regulatory research to ensure alignment between calculator logic and DOE standards, supporting industry adoption and use in certification processes.
  • Worked extensively in Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, and interpret data from various HI pump standard committees, enabling improved decision-making and documentation.
  • Supported the operation and communication of multiple standards and white paper committees, helping facilitate collaboration among engineers and regulatory stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05-2026

Skills

  • CAD Design & Modeling
  • Mechanical Systems Design
  • Thermal/Fluid Analysis
  • Leadership & Collaboration
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Control Systems

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Italian
Elementary

Timeline

Engineering Intern

Veolia North America
05.2025 - 08.2025

Technical Affairs Intern

The Hydraulic Institute
05.2024 - 12.2024

Vice President

Sigma Pi Fraternity - Eta Chapter
04.2024 - 04.2025

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Purdue University

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