Brian Michaud
Project Engineer/Estimator · Xcel Mechanical Systems Inc.
Hermosa Beach, CA
In My Own Words
As a Project Engineer and Estimator for design build projects I spent my first year in Project Management developing kick off meeting presentations, producing AutoCAD design drawings and running successful projects. From Project Management I moved to the Estimating Department where I worked directly with the customer to walk the job, interpret the plans, develop the mechanical design and produce a quote for the work. With skills in both Project Management and Estimating I began to bid, design, draw and run my own jobs from initial concept to final completion. I have gained useful skills and experience in this fast pace environment, however, I would love to direct my engineering design knowledge towards a more creative position.
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Project Engineer/Estimator
Xcel Mechanical Systems Inc.2012 – Present
Analyze buildings for heat load and occupant requirements. Design duct/piping layout/ size efficient air conditioning units and systems. Finalize/ draft designs using AutoCAD. Estimate job cost using plans and specifications given by customer. Provide a cost breakdown of the estimate to properly relay information to team members. Xcel Mechanical Systems, Inc. specializes in commercial HVAC custom design and build solutions. The engineering team has designed creative cost effective HVAC solutions for leading Aerospace & Defense, Campus, Government Buildings, Hospitals, and LEED Architects throughout the state of California since 1998. Xcel engineers use the latest HVAC technology, Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, and years of commercial design experience. Project Managers and Procurement generate competitive pricing for the initial installation but also the long term maintenance and utilization of the complete HVAC system.
Plumbing and Heating Assistant
R. Laviero Plumbing and Heating2007 – 2012
Build and insulate warehouses and install HVAC units. Asses and install working units, boilers/ water heaters/ air handlers. Install and remove toilets, faucets, and radiators. - Sheet metal duct work - Copper pipe cutting/measuring - Weld/Solder piping - Carpentry
L.C Smith Recruitment Assistant
Syracuse University - L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science2010 – 2012
Speak to large groups of prospective students and families and provide information about the L.C.Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse University with a detailed tour and information session. Organize folders and admission material for prospective students and families. -Communications -Organizing Fairs -University Advertising -Public Speaking
ARISE Snowboard Instructor
ARISE Child and Family Service2011 – 2012
Provide ski lessons and activities to children and adults living with disabilities. Use adaptive, innovative ski equipment that helps people of all abilities meet the challenge of the slopes with the assistance of instructors and volunteers.
Haiti Outreach Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate
Haiti Outreach2011 – 2011
Syracuse University administrators, professors, and 7 select student’s install wireless Internet systems at the University of Haiti. Information technology, electrical and mechanical engineers worked together to deploy 60 wireless routers throughout 3 different colleges within the University of Haiti. - Measure and map campus dimensions - Calculate amount of ground wire and materials needed - Pinpoint location and mount routers accordingly - Attach switches and connect to patch panel
Orange Central Videographer
Syracuse University2010 – 2011
Capture footage of student activities across campus. Develop short films to be displayed during Orange Central Alumni Weekend. - Video capture - Video edit
Volounteer Discharger and Childcare Assistant
Hospital of St. Raphael2005 – 2007
Discharged patients out of the hospital. Received phone calls for discharge and escorted patients via wheel chair or foot to the parking garage or carpool lane. Assisted in hospital childcare which included feeding, monitoring and organizing games for the children hospital employees.
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