MATLAB
Nicholas Fergerson
Golden,CO
Summary
Lifelong nerd with a passion for the outdoors. Applying creative thinking and communication between engineers and stakeholders to ensure that the future of energy is sustainable, efficient and intentional.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Intern
National Renewable Energy Laboratory, NREL
01.2024 - Current
- Aided in design of several subsystems of novel thermal energy storage system
- Collaborated with research team to determine project specifications
- Ensured designs meet various code and safety requirements
- Preformed material characterization tests relevant to the project
Technical Intern
NextEra Energy
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed daily maintenance across field of 100+ wind turbines
- Aided senior technicians in troubleshooting on GE 1.X technology
- Complied with OSHA safe work practices
On-Campus Events Coordinator
Mines Activities Council
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed several budgets exceeding $20k
- Communicated with other council members to organize exciting and memorable events
- Managed event logistics and operations
- Professionally communicated with vendors and entertainers
Laboratory Technician
Youngdahl Consulting Group
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Managed laboratory sample collection for regional projects
- Complied with OSHA safe work practices
STEM Instructor
KidzToPros
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Instructed several groups of elementary school students
- Created daily lesson plans based on age group
- Brought STEM concepts to life through a variety of tools
Programming Board
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
- Project Name: Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
Eagle Scout, Senior Patrol Leader
Boy Scouts of America
- Project Name: Boy Scouts of America
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Energy Systems
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO05-2024
General Education
Oak Ridge High School
05.2020
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Professional Communication
- Design development
- System Troubleshooting
- Cost Analysis
- Creative Thinking
- Technical Writing
Projects
- De-carbonizing Mines Campus
- Geothermal Collegiate Challenge
- Plastics Recycling Sheet Press
- Package Thief Deterrent
Hobbies and Interests
- Snowboarding
- Hiking
- Skateboarding
- Music
- Personal Development
- Weight Training
- Camping
Software
Solidworks
Python
GenAI
Microsoft Excel
LabVIEW
Timeline
Graduate Intern
National Renewable Energy Laboratory, NREL
01.2024 - Current
Technical Intern
NextEra Energy
05.2023 - 08.2023
STEM Instructor
KidzToPros
06.2022 - 08.2022
On-Campus Events Coordinator
Mines Activities Council
05.2022 - 05.2024
Laboratory Technician
Youngdahl Consulting Group
05.2021 - 08.2021
Programming Board
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
Eagle Scout, Senior Patrol Leader
Boy Scouts of America
General Education
Oak Ridge High School
Master of Science - Advanced Energy Systems
Colorado School of Mines
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
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