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Mary McVeigh

Saline,MI

Summary

As Director of Engineering at DTE Vantage, I navigate complex engineering and project management projects. With a strong foundation in the industry, I have honed my competencies in project development, construction, and continuous improvement. My focus is on steering engineering processes towards sustainable energy solutions and operational excellence. Collaboratively with our team, we have significantly improved project delivery and efficiency. This professional journey reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing the energy sector and helping customers achieve carbon neutrality and economic success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, Engineering

DTE Vantage
03.2022 - Current
  • Developed a high-performing team of five by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Approve final project scope, schedule, and budget for new project development for projects with a capital cost of $5M to $500M. Execute complex utility projects including gas fired combined heat and power plants, woody biomass plants, and large-scale central utility projects
  • Enhance team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.

ES Manager, Engineering

DTE Energy Services
04.2017 - 03.2022
  • Manage team of electrical and mechanical engineers as well as a project manager
  • Responsible for overseeing all projects executed by the group
  • Manage overall scope, schedule and budget for seven new build or plant betterment projects ranging in scale from $2M - $275M capital cost.
  • Execute multiple conceptual engineering and configuration screenings in collaboration with the development group to support value proposition analysis.

Development Engineer

DTE Energy Services
08.2008 - 04.2017
  • Create conceptual engineering packages including heat balances, capital costs, and milestone schedules
  • Responsible for managing multiple technical consultants and equipment vendors for a $35M cogeneration project from conception until turn over to operations
  • Review customer utility delivery needs and project drivers for development opportunities in projects ranging in scale from $10M to $100M.

Mechanical Engineer

HDR|Cummins & Barnard
04.2006 - 08.2008
  • Responsible for providing mechanical design for plant systems and equipment, procurement support in utility and industrial power and steam generation facilities.

Assistant Project Engineer | Turnover Coordinator

Calpine
01.2005 - 03.2006
  • Responsible for all pertinent paperwork for system turnover packages for 2x1 combined cycle power plant
  • Maintain project punch list and 'as built' Piping and Instrument Drawings.

Education

Master of Science (M.S.) - Program and Project Management

University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
2015

BSME - Mechanical Engineering

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
2003

Skills

  • Energy
  • Project Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Process Engineering
  • Project Engineering
  • Project Planning
  • Renewable Energy
  • Engineering Management

Certification

Professional Engineer (PE), Michigan

Honors and awards

  • Sarah Sheridan Award, DTE Energy, 01/01/17, Award to recognize the commitment, innovation and sustained efforts to provide Service Excellence as a key team member of the DTE Dearborn Project. This project delivered a LEED certified, award winning central utility plant for Ford's campus transformation in Dearborn MI.
  • Service Excellence All-Star, DTE Vantage, 01/01/23, Recognized as an employee who consistently delivers for the company for work on complex utility projects.

Timeline

Director, Engineering

DTE Vantage
03.2022 - Current

ES Manager, Engineering

DTE Energy Services
04.2017 - 03.2022

Development Engineer

DTE Energy Services
08.2008 - 04.2017

Mechanical Engineer

HDR|Cummins & Barnard
04.2006 - 08.2008

Assistant Project Engineer | Turnover Coordinator

Calpine
01.2005 - 03.2006

Master of Science (M.S.) - Program and Project Management

University of Michigan-Dearborn

BSME - Mechanical Engineering

Michigan Technological University

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