Patrick Burns

Experience

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  Lighting Technologies

  Jan 1993 - May 1996

  Intern

  As an intern, I held a wide variety of interesting positions including technical support for Lumen Micro, production expert for Lumen Specifier and general go-fer.

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  Flack + Kurtz Consulting Engineers

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  Engineer

  As a youthful design electrical engineer, I had the great fortune to work with many great engineers and great projects in the four years here.I was able to develop many of design skills in power system design, lighting design, lighting controls and fire alarm systemsMy project types included higher education, aviation, commercial, commercial interiors and data centers.At the end of my tenure, I was able to dable as a project manager.

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  Beaudin Ganze Consulting Engineers

  May 2000 - Apr 2009

  Senior Associate

  Architectural Engineering firm with five offices in the western United States offering services in mechanical, electrical, energy design and LEED consultation.Board of Directors elected position (2007-2008)Executive Operating Group representative (2007-2008)Energy Services Leader (2008-2009): Existing building energy assessments Sustainable benchmarking; i.e. LEED-EB, Energy Star Renewable system designs, i.e. PV, solar thermal, energy recoveryElectrical Services Leader (2001-2008): Corporate leader cultivating growth from 4 engineers to 17 engineers Managed staff work loads, team roles and career development Primary quality control review, including responsible engineer in charge Project Manager Oversight of mechanical, electrical and plumbing design teams Coordination with architects, owner and construction teams Integral part of establishing project fee structure and sales team Show less

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  Nexant

  Apr 2009 - Jun 2018

  Senior Vice President in Strategy and Planning

  I am Senior Vice President in the Strategy and Planning group of Nexant's Utility Services business unit and has 20 years of consulting and engineering experience with a focus on demand side management programs and lighting/electrical systems design. I currently lead evaluation and planning studies for demand side management (DSM) programs for utilities, government agencies, and private sector firms across North America. My current activities include:- Program Evaluation Measurement & Verification- Market Potential Assessments for energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, and demand response- Litigation Support for M&V and construction activities- DSM Program Design and Management- Building Energy Audits Show less

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  Brightline Group

  Jun 2018 - now

  Principal and Owner

  I am so excited to announce a new chapter in my career. I have started a new consulting company focused on demand side management, energy efficiency, engineering, and sustainability with some great colleagues. As the kids get ready for school, we are getting ready to launch our new company, Brightline Group. Look for more from us soon!