Wade Hankin
Seattle,WA
Summary
I am a dynamic Construction Project Engineer with a proven track record at McKinstry, a leading design-build MEP contractor, specializing in enhancing built environment efficiency and implementing distributed energy resources. I will be committed to contributing to the Port of Seattle's Maritime Building Energy program, working to achieve the Century Agenda and Maritime Climate and Air Action Plan. Recognized for a strong work ethic, adaptability, and the ability to thrive independently and collaboratively within teams. I have a diverse educational background which has enriched my perspective on challenges and solutions, and I am ready to deliver innovative insights to the Port.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Project Engineer
McKinstry
Seattle, WA
08.2024 - Current
- Handle RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs to keep project planning moving smoothly.
- Put together materials take-offs, pricing lists and labor costs.
- Gathered and documented requirements from developers, owners, consultants and local code authorities.
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Selected and oversaw subcontractors, built positive relationships, and made timely corrections to maintain design specifications.
- Checked construction plans, design calculations or cost estimations for completeness, accuracy or conformity to engineering standards or practices.
- Coordinated with contractors, utility companies, and government agencies to implement projects.
Energy Technical Researcher and Outreach Specialist
Washington State University Energy Program, US Dept of Energy
Seattle, WA
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Researcher and Analyst for Washington State University contracting with Department of Energy Northwest Onsite Energy (previously Combined Heat and Power) Technical Assistance Partnership.
- Led outreach in identifying, recruiting, and engaging appropriate energy end-users who will benefit from energy technology information and technical assessment as offered under US DoE program funding.
- Coordinated and assisted with development and delivery of CHP and OE Technical Assistance analyses and report products to DOE and end-users for analysis of energy and cost use reduction possibilities.
- Research and formation of renewable energy technology recommendations and appropriate applications for small to medium-sized industrial clients in the Northwest to decrease industrial GHG emissions region-wide.
- Write policy white papers to ensure latest energy and environmental protection policies are in the program on a state by state basis.
- Assist lead engineers in the Initial and Advanced Technical Assessments for facilities in various tasks as utility billing analysis and payback calculations.
Net-Zero Supply Chain Analyst
McKinstry, Co
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Intern at Seattle based, nationally operating commercial contractor on Social Impact team. Was a versatile and multitalented intern on the team learning the MEP world and the decarbonization landscape of the private sphere.
- Created an internal calculator to track embedded carbon within the supply chain for the entire company adaptable to be used locally or for the entire company.
- Organized and consolidated a catalogue of questions and answers to various CSR and ESG surveys streamlining and organizing the client ESG request process.
- Created a uniform intake form for all internal employees to allow Social Impact Team to fulfill ESG/CSR client requests efficiently.
- Assisted Sustainability Manager in company electrification plan for service fleet.
Education
Masters - Energy, Environment, and Society
Universitetet i Stavanger
01-2024
Bachelors - International Studies and History
Vrije Universiteit
01-2021
Skills
- Project & Program Development
- Motivated Client & Customer Experience
- Code compliance
- Project oversight
- Building automation systems
- Energy efficiency expertise
- Energy conservation techniques
- Project design review
- Technical communication
Accomplishments
- Was on project team which delivered $24 million HVAC upgrade at Washington Veterans Home
- Was on project team which delivered $80 million electric bus charging station for King County Metro.
- Was on project team which delivered $9 million solar install for Federal Way Public Schools.
- Was on project team which delivered $6 million dollar boiler replacement for Highline Public Schools.
Timeline
Construction Project Engineer
McKinstry
08.2024 - Current
Net-Zero Supply Chain Analyst
McKinstry, Co
06.2023 - 09.2023
Energy Technical Researcher and Outreach Specialist
Washington State University Energy Program, US Dept of Energy
10.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelors - International Studies and History
Vrije Universiteit
Masters - Energy, Environment, and Society
Universitetet i Stavanger
EXPERTISE
- Committed to DEI and ESG
- Microsoft Suite
- EcoVadis Practitioner Program
- Energy Star Portfolio Manager
- Quickbooks
- Salesforce
- Product Delivery
- Team Management
- Active Listening