Brendan McManus

mcmanus.br@husky.neu.edu 508-509-3052
44 Alleghany St #1, Boston, MA 02120
Hands-on learner with excellent communication skills searching for a position in energy conservation. Passionate about the
outdoors and ready to do my part to save it. Graduating in December 2017.

Education
Northeastern University Boston, MA December 2017
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Relevant Courses: Energy Systems, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering
Design, Measurements with Thermal Applications, Microeconomics
Honors: Deans List
Activities: Engineers Without Borders (Panama Program Director), Saus (part-time restaurant work), GlobeMed
Northeastern, ASME, Northeastern University Hiking and Outdoors Club

Work Experience
OpTerra Energy Services Energy Conservation Company January June 2017
C&I Division Engineer/Analyst
Conducted preliminary audits of potential energy conservation projects by doing walkthroughs, using drawings,
and organizing utility bill history
Connected with both engineering and sales teams to prioritize and evaluate energy conservation measures
Used AutoCAD, Helioscope, and proprietary documents to assess feasibility of potential conservation measures
Coordinated electrical contractors and commissioned advanced lighting controls (Daintree, LG, and Enlighted)
Updated electrical as-built drawings based on contractor instruction
Applied for rebates from a variety of utility incentive programs
Wyss Institute of Bioinspired Engineering, Harvard University January July 2016
Phase Change Heat Transfer Research
Planned and executed experiments exploring relationship between surface topography to heat transfer, using
resources such as 3D printers and humidity controlled chambers to design test setups and fixtures
Contributed to greater lab goal of finding specific applications of SLIPS lubricated surface technologies
Collaborated with Aizenberg Research Group including senior lab members and SLIPS proprietary team
Presented findings to group in the form of in person presentations and formal journal articles (pending) to allow
for critique, collaboration, and general understanding of new ideas
NxStage Medical, Inc. Dialysis Machine Company January July 2015
Chemical Engineer
EcoTec Inc, Worcester, MA Small environmental consulting firm Summers 2012-2014
Wetland and Soil Science Intern
Collaborated with professional scientists and clients doing vegetated wetland delineation using soil chroma and
vegetation species
Gathered preliminary site data by taking photos, using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and visiting town
government offices for preparation and filing of permit applications
Collected and tested water samples for turbidity using lab equipment

Other Relevant Experience

Engineers Without Borders Northeastern University Chapter January 2015 Present
Panama Program Director Volunteer Engineer
Organized two service trips each consisting of a team of students traveling to the village of Las Delicias, Panama in
an effort to bring a reliable water distribution system to the village
Designed water system with 5 pressure break tanks (tanquilla rompecarga) using WaterGEMS and GIS software
Operated geographic surveying equipment and GPS data collection for use in proposed water distribution system
Established and sustained relationships with many community members
Contributed to fundraising efforts by writing grants and speaking at professional networking events

Background and Interests

Interested in energy conservation, the great outdoors, and the strange noises under the hood of my car
Enjoys skiing, live music, movies (especially short films), books, the Arboretum, and art museums
10/13/2017