Summary

Experience

Senior HVAC Engineer|IMEG Corp.

Chicago, ILAug 2021Present

• Led mechanical design for 8+ large-scale commercial and healthcare projects, overseeing budgets up to $15M and reducing design errors by 18% through enhanced QA/QC protocols.
• Managed energy modeling and daylighting analysis using Trane TRACE 700 and IES-VE, identifying opportunities to cut projected energy costs by an average of 25% for new constructions.

HVAC Design Engineer|Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI)

Chicago, ILJun 2018Jul 2021

• Designed and specified HVAC systems, including VAV, VRF, and geothermal loops, for over 15 institutional and industrial projects ranging from $1M to $10M in mechanical scope.
• Performed detailed load calculations, ductwork sizing, and piping layouts using Carrier HAP and AutoCAD MEP, optimizing system performance and material costs by 10%.

Projects

Downtown High-Rise Mixed-Use Development

Mar 2022Present

• Developed comprehensive mechanical system designs for a 30-story mixed-use tower, integrating high-efficiency VRF systems and dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS) to achieve LEED Gold certification targets.

Large-Scale Industrial Facility HVAC Upgrade

Sep 2020Jun 2021

• Engineered and implemented a new ventilation and exhaust system for a 500,000 sq ft manufacturing plant, improving indoor air quality and worker comfort by 40% while reducing energy load.
• Designed a process cooling water system that improved operational efficiency of critical machinery, resulting in a 15% reduction in downtime and a projected annual saving of $180,000 in utility costs.
• Managed the installation and commissioning phase, ensuring all systems met design specifications and performed within expected parameters, completing the project 2 weeks ahead of schedule.

University Campus Central Plant Optimization

Jan 2019Dec 2019

• Conducted a detailed analysis of existing central chilled water and hot water plants for a major university, identifying inefficiencies in pump and chiller sequencing.
• Developed and proposed a control system upgrade and optimization strategy, which was projected to reduce central plant energy consumption by 20%, saving the university $300,000 annually.
• Assisted in the development of project specifications and bid documents for the control system implementation, ensuring scope clarity and competitive procurement.

Education

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign|Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Urbana, ILAug 2014May 2018

• Graduated Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.7/4.0
• Awarded Dean's List honors for six consecutive semesters
• Completed capstone project on sustainable building design, optimizing HVAC systems for a net-zero energy prototype

Publications

Integrated Design Strategies for Enhanced Indoor Air Quality in High-Performance Buildings

Jan 2023Jessica Thompson, Dr. Robert Miller

Leveraging VRF Technology for Energy-Efficient HVAC Systems in Commercial Retrofits

Jul 2022Jessica Thompson

The Impact of Advanced Energy Modeling on Achieving Net-Zero Energy Building Targets

Nov 2021Jessica Thompson, Sarah Chen, David Lee

Skills

HVAC Systems & Design

HVAC Design & EngineeringChilled Water SystemsVRF SystemsAir Handling Units (AHU)Ductwork & Piping DesignVentilation & Exhaust Systems

Energy Modeling & Analysis

Trane TRACE 700Carrier HAPIES-VE (Integrated Environmental Solutions - Virtual Environment)EnergyPlusLoad CalculationsEnergy Audits & Retrofits

Software & Tools

Autodesk RevitAutoCAD MEPNavisworksBluebeam RevuMicrosoft Office SuiteCOMcheck & REScheck

Codes & Standards

ASHRAE Standards (62.1, 90.1, 55)International Building Code (IBC)International Mechanical Code (IMC)International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)LEED Accreditation (Green Associate)NFPA Codes

Project Management

Project CoordinationCost Estimation & BudgetingConstruction AdministrationCommissioning & Start-upClient Relationship ManagementSubmittal Review