Mackenzie Hoover

mackenziehoover@gmail.com

Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Overall GPA - 3.6/4.0
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering May 2014

Relevant Experience
AHA Consulting Engineers June 2016 Present
Mechanical Design Engineer Arlington, VA
Working with senior engineers to design mechanical systems for new construction and retrofits
Surveying existing buildings, sizing and scheduling equipment, drafting with AutoCAD and Revit
Working with building types prevalent in DC metro area, including schools, mixed use/multi-family, and hotels
Coordinating expectations and issues with architects and building owners
Working with senior engineers to further drawing standards and smooth internal practices

Schneider Electric June 2014 June 2016

Systems Application Engineer Austin, TX
Designed and installed HVAC automation systems
Designed and installed access control and CCTV systems
Integrated third party hardware and software where specified
Furthered understanding of controls, serial communications protocols, and networking

Exelon Corporation Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station May 2013 August 2013
Mechanical Engineering Intern Delta, PA
Performed minimum allowable wall thickness evaluations on piping sections throughout the plant
Determined the change in discharge temperature due to installed components for environmental reporting
Worked with senior operators to revise procedural documents for emergency situations
Reported findings and made recommendations to senior leadership

Additional Experience
Formula SAE Spring 2012-May 2014
Drivetrain Team Leader
Designed a small-scale open wheel race car for competition at Michigan International Speedway in 2014
Developed the braking and pedal box package on the car, and oversaw the powertrain implementation as a whole
Worked with peers to develop a method of building corporate knowledge and mitigate year-to-year skill and
knowledge losses
Balanced budget, time, and manufacturing constraints to stay competitive with international teams with large
sponsorship backgrounds

Skills
Software Familiarity: Carrier HAP, AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office, Windows/Linux

Societies
ASHRAE National Capital Chapter, Member June 2016 - Present
Washington Building Congress, Member July 2016 - Present