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Kurt Karnstedt

Davenport,IA

Summary

Experienced Mechanical Engineer with over 20+ years of experience in HVAC and Plumbing design. Very good reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mechanical Engineer

Shive-Hattery
Bettendorf, IA
06.2002 - Current
  • Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts, and coordinate delivery timelines.
  • Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
  • Performed quality mechanical drawing checks to confirm safe, compliant and cost-effective design criteria.
  • Provided technical guidance, peer review and mentorship to junior engineers engaged in building system designs.
  • Completed mechanical designs for HVAC and Plumbing systems and provided coordination input to client and design teams.
  • Performed field site visits for both facility assessments and CA/CO purposes.
  • Prepared Opinions of Probable Construction Costs by providing estimates of equipment, material and labor for projects based on design parameters.
  • Reviewed and checked technical drawings by architectural technicians, CAD technicians and drafters.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
12.2002

Skills

  • Engineer Collaboration
  • Performance Specifications
  • Mechanical Design
  • Drawing Preparation
  • HVAC Design
  • Project Documentation

Affiliations

Member ASHRAE

Certification

  • Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer State of Iowa - Exp Dec 2022

Additional Information

Former 1st Lieutenant, 3/327th Infantry Battalion, 101st ABN (AASLT), Fort Campbell, KY

Bronze Star recipient for Persian Gulf conflict

Timeline

Mechanical Engineer

Shive-Hattery
06.2002 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Iowa
Kurt Karnstedt