WSP
Tenure - April 2025 to August 2025
Role:
Mechanical Engineering Intern - Worked on various tasks including new software tools for entire company division, HVAC designs for building, and on-site field work. While learning from other professionals in the industry.
Objectives:
- Gain experience and skills in engineering, cooling, design, and HVAC working alongside industry professionals
- Make an impact in a short amount of time while learning and developing skills.
- Develop better understanding of mechanical engineering careers and opportunities.
Tools & Technologies & Skills
- CAD: Revit, AutoCAD
- Skills: Client Communication, Field Observation and Reports, Teamwork, Organization
Contributions:
ASHRAE Refrigerant Calculator
- Built a VBA calculator that automated ventilation, mitigation, and refrigerant compliance checks, streamlining data entry and report generation for WSP engineers and supporting NYC’s refrigerant transition.
- Integrated ASHRAE-15 guidelines for refrigerant systems. Including new guidelines regarding the use of A-2L classification refrigerants in new systems.
- Worked with multiple professionals in the field to verify, test, and design calculator.
- Learned/Developed:
Field Work
- Conducted Punch List, Field Observations, and Site Surveys for clients to understand and mark up plans for future designing.
- Consulted with clients and other companies/consultants for field observations.
- Marked down missing units, incorrect drawing plans, and collected information on site observations utilizing BlueBeam.
- Learned/Developed: Familiarity with various types of mechanical systems/units used in HVAC; Understanding of how mechanical systems are implemented in buildings; Collaboration skills working with multiple agencies and other engineers.
