Description: A Panel for Students and people in industry panel to answer some questions about getting involved in the HVAC&R industry around energy modeling and some of perspective of where the industry is going.
Schedule
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meet n’ greet: 5:00 to 5:30
Presentation: 5:30 to 7:30
Wrap up: 7:30 to 8:00ish
Location: Engineering Computer Science 660 (ECS 660), https://www.uvic.ca/search/maps-buildings/index.php
Just beside construction site of new Engineering addition close to parking Lot 1
Participants: Students and interested industry professionals
MC for the evening will be Alyssa Bentsen. received the ASHRAE Alwin B. Newton Scholarship, in 2022. She is also a very enthusiastic UVic Mechanical Engineering Student, who has been encouraging her classmates to participate in ASHRAE events.
Panellists:
Potential Questions:
Light/personal questions to start a Q&A session:
Do you have a hobby you’re passionate about?
Do you have a favorite way to relax after a busy day?
If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be?
What's the most interesting thing you've learned recently?
What motivated you to pursue engineering, and how has your experience matched your expectations?
Career stories options:
Can you share a unique experience from a niche market you’ve worked in?
What’s the longest you’ve stayed in one job, and why?
How has your career path changed from what you originally planned?
What is the mission of your company, and can you tell us a bit about your team’s diversity in education and location?
If you had only 10 seconds to give job-seeking advice to young people, what would you say?
How do you incorporate green building design into your work daily, and what sustainability trends have you noticed in the industry?
What new green building technologies do you find most promising, and what advice would you give students who want to participate in this field?
We hope you are able to participate and gain some incentive and insight for the students for selecting their co-op and career path and for young professionals looking to get involved in the HVAC&R industry.
Education
University of Victoria
Master of Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering
Zhejiang University
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Energy Engineering
AME Consulting Group Ltd.
Project Manager - Building Performance
Building Performance Specialist
Active member of the Vancouver Island Chapter of ASHRAE since 2019,
Associate 2020
Student Member 2019
Amy is a dedicated project manager and building performance engineer at AME with five years of experience in delivering energy modeling consulting services. Her expertise spans a diverse range of building types, including recreation centers, residential, commercial, educational, healthcare, museums, and more. Amy specializes in conducting comprehensive whole-building simulations to support various designs and submissions, such as BC Energy Step Code compliance, LEED certification, ZCB certification, and NECB compliance.
Her passion for energy-efficient design and commitment to low-carbon systems drive her work Amy helps develop early-stage sustainability targets and strategies. She provides project information for decision-making by identifying and analyzing energy conservation measures, demonstrating parametric sensitivity in critical areas like building envelope, lighting, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems, and domestic hot water systems. Her vision is to shape a future where buildings are more efficient, comfortable, sustainable, and resilient.
Education
Okanagan College
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Applied Science Technologist (AScT)
LEED AP
Reliable Controls
Vice President Marketing and Communications
Senior Marketing Manager
Marketing Manager
Houle
Sales Manager, Controls
PM/Estimator - Controls Division
Care Systems Services
Project Manager/Estimator
Active member of the Vancouver Island Chapter of ASHRAE since 2019,
Associate 2023
Vice President of Marketing and Communications. In his new role, Cameron leads the Marketing, Website Operations, Training, Creative Services, and Technical Communications teams to amplify the company’s standing as a global leader in building automation technology.
Cameron joined Reliable Controls in January 2020 as marketing manager, where he demonstrated his collaborative, compassionate leadership style to empower efficiencies and expand the company’s marketing efforts. Prior to that, he held various roles at controls contracting companies working with Automated Logic and Reliable Controls products, at times overseeing system design, service and operations, and sales and business development. He is an Applied Science Technologist with a specialty in mechanical engineering and a LEED Accredited Professional designation.
At Reliable Controls I’ve found my forever home,” says Cameron. “As a contractor I often brought my customers to the Reliable Controls headquarters for tours and wished I could work in an environment like that. Now I do, and I’m fortunate to be part of an international organization that cares and makes a difference around the globe. Every day I am more motivated than the last to make sure everyone knows who Reliable Controls is and what makes us different.
With his impressive experience and commitment to developing strong partnerships with the Reliable Controls Authorized Dealer network, Cameron’s strategic leadership will help guide company innovation and growth in the coming years.
In his role, Cameron also contributes to developing and implementing building control products that help manage HVAC, lighting, and security systems. His work ensures that these systems are efficient, user-friendly, and forward-compatible with future technologies. Cameron’s expertise in building automation helps clients achieve their sustainability goals while maintaining comfort and efficiency in their facilities.
Education
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Mechanical Engineering
Avalon Mechanical Consultants Ltd.
Design Engineer
Junior Drafter Co-op
Department of National Defence · Co-op
Junior Drafter
Babcock International Group · Co-op
Marine Systems Engineering
Dometic · Co-op
Manufacturing Engineer
Active member of the Vancouver Island Chapter of ASHRAE since 2020,
Associate 2024
Student Member 2020
Rayna is a recent graduate of the University of Victoria. She completed a bachelor's of Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Energy Systems. She gained an interest in HVAC after taking the HVAC course offered at UVic
Rayna was a student member of ASHRAE as she completed her Engineering degree, and has recently joined as an Associate. Rayna is currently an EIT at Avalon Mechanical Consultants. She works on a team that focuses on healthcare institutions. With this type of work, the team is constantly presented with new projects with different design objectives, which keeps the work interesting. Rayna is keen to be starting her career in a field that offers such diverse work, where she can have a direct impact on necessary environmental design considerations in the coming years.
In her spare time, Rayna loves to be creative and spend time outdoors. Her hobbies include tap dancing, soccer, and sewing.
Education
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechanical Engineering
Sustainability Consultant
RJC Engineers (current)
Stantec Consulting Services Inc.
Advicas Group Consultants Inc.
Hirschfield Williams Timmins Mechanical Consultants
Mechanical Designer
Past Member of the Vancouver Island Chapter of ASHRAE since 2005,
Associate 2005
Engineer, artist, and opinionated arm-waver with a background in energy conservation, mechanical design and LEED consulting, Wendy channels her expertise and passion for sustainable design into helping teams strategize how best to drive down energy use and carbon emissions.
Wendy is a skilled facilitator and an engaging communicator known for being adept at translating technical concepts into plain language and keeping teams excited about “going green”. She is a long-time member of Canada Green Building Council’s (CAGBC) Energy and Engineering Technical Advisory Group, and chairs the CAGBC’s Zero Carbon Building Steering Committee.
And yeah, some would say she has a little too much fun mixing her varied skills. Like the time she carefully crafted a little outfit for TEDI the Teddy Bear so he could attend the CAGBC Building Lasting Change conference and show off his insulation and air barrier...thereby educating his admirers about Thermal Energy Demand Intensity (TEDI)... Yeah, that.
Refreshments Provided by: Avalon Mechanical Consultants Ltd.
In addition Avalon was one of the University of Victoria 2022 Co-op Employer's of the Year
