Jacob Roussel

As a May 2023 Engineering graduate with over a year of experience in the commercial HVAC and Mechanical Equipment field, I am seeking an engineering opportunity to develop my interpersonal and problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment. I am a natural leader with a talent for cultivating positive relationships and am highly organized, self-driven, and open to constructive criticism. My interests in mechanical systems, quick thinking, communication, and team management make me an excellent fit for an Engineering role.

Engineering Intern                                               BRAYN Consulting, LLC               

179D Associate                                                                                                                                         January 2022 – Current                                                                                                  

• Demonstrated expertise in evaluating and comprehending mechanical equipment and systems utilized in commercial buildings, encompassing all aspects of HVAC equipment, building envelope and roofing, and internal building lighting. 
• Aided training and mentorship efforts for new engineers in the Phase 2 processes, relevant software and mechanical HVAC systems while managing their workload and monitoring progress to ensure successful onboarding of new team members.
• Personally accountable for drafting final reports containing Energy Analysis results, site inspection information, and necessary deduction information that met the specified standard. As the sole employee responsible for this task, I ensured that all information was accurate, complete, and eligible for further investigation if audited by the IRS.
• Contributed to the development of a highly effective Python script that streamlined the Phase 3 Final Report drafting process by 75% across multiple service lines.
• Assisted with the communication of clients, document reviews and RFI meetings to obtain all relevant documents and information necessary for the analysis of their building.
• Completed site inspections on multiple projects across the nation, obtaining necessary documentation and HVAC equipment specifications to conduct thorough energy analysis and studies.

Analysis of a High-Performance Building                  Axis Design Build                                                                                           

Energy Modeler                                                                                                                                         August 2022 – May 2023                                                                                               

• Assist our team to design an energy analysis model of a High-Performance building designed by Axis Design-Build, Inc. in compliance with LEED and IgCC protocols, using eQUEST and OpenStudio energy modeling software.
• Developed and implemented a sensor system to monitor the building's temperature and humidity, coded with Arduino to communicate with a local receiver that transmits and stores data in a Microsoft Azure cloud.
• Demonstrated strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills throughout the project, resulting in a successful outcome and positive feedback from stakeholders.

System Dynamics and Controls                           University of North Texas 

Modular Belt Driven Conveyor System                                January 2022 – May 2022

• Designed a modular belt driven conveyor system that maintains a desired velocity for varying load masses using a PID controller.
• Modeled the system response by tuning the PID controller through Matlab Simulink and Bode Plot Diagrams.
• Presented the final design, including manipulated and controlled variables, expected outcomes, dynamic (open-loop) response, and controller design and analysis (closed-loop).

University of North Texas, B.S. in Mechanical and Energy Engineering, graduating May 2023