Syed Rafat Faysal, M.Eng, P.Eng., LEED Green Associate

Experience

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  GIZ, IUT team

  Jan 2015 - Aug 2015

  Mechanical Engineer in Training

  ◦Worked in a team of a technical project to develop and testing of retained heat cookers where managed a group of co-workers and helped them to create the project timeline.◦Reviewed 3D models and drawings to prepare Bill of Materials (BOM), labor costs, and duration estimates.◦Run experiments to understand heat transfer characteristics by conducting heat retention tests with thermal imaging◦ Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills by working as a member of an interdisciplinary team with the research director and scientists to ensure that experiments were appropriately conducted.◦ This product is now in the market. Show less

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  Sonargaon University(SU)

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2018

  Lecturer

  ◦Designed course syllabi and requirements which received official approval from the department.◦Developed creative instruction for students by creating weekly team-based activities for the classroom.◦Answered questions and concerns of students, provided viable solutions to individual problems.◦Polished communication skills by delivering weekly lectures with interactive videos and online forum discussions.◦Estimated budget, prepared specifications of pumps, compressors, steam generators, HVAC systems, etc., and coordinated with installation and commissioning teams for mechanical lab development. Show less

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  ISSELab

  Jul 2018 - Apr 2020

  Research Associate

  ◦ Key roles: Prepared substrates via chemical treatment use those substrates to quantify liquid bridge force measurement.◦ Investigated the role of contact line dynamics towards adhesion force measurement by a modified microbalance.◦ Quantified surface free energy values for different coated samples with dynamic contact angle measurement.◦ Prepared reports on the research activities and experimental results on a weekly basis.◦ Tracked progress of projects and recorded progress data ensuring projects meet required quantity expectations.◦ Gained shop and lab safety skills through training, health and safety meetings, and conducting safety audits.◦ Developed technical summaries of projects, and standard operating procedures to carry out complex operations. Show less

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  University of Alberta

  May 2020 - Dec 2020

  Research And Development Engineer in Training (EIT)

  ◦Reduced energy cost by developing remote community load simulator for renewable energy integration.◦Modeled residential consumption by using software ”HOT2000” to eliminate diesel engine energy production.◦Took initiatives in process improvement e.g. developing and implementing quick excel calculators and data analysis programs for calculation and reporting, generating status reports, graphs for forecast models, and feasibility analysis.◦ Explored user-specific other consumption in the health clinic, school, commercial sector consumption to model the consumption of electricity all over Canada by integrating daylight parameter Show less

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  Allied Technical Solutions

  Mar 2021 - Nov 2021

  Cost Estimator

  • Specialize in cross-referencing plumbing and mechanical products.• Convert written specifications and construction drawings into quotations.• Point of contact between ATS and their user base of industry professionals.• Provide customer support and technical information about products and applications.• Prepare mechanical and architectural quotes for commercial projects across North America.• Research, evaluate and cross products to satisfy the customers’ requirements/comply with local building code, accessibility, and other regulations.• Continuously learn product knowledge through daily work and in-house product training. Show less

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  Niche Development Corp

  Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

  Mechanical Engineer in Training (EIT)

  • Acquire knowledge of LEED Certified buildings & applicable HVAC codes and standards includingCSA, NFPA, ASHRAE, and building codes.• Acquire Knowledge of energy auditing accordance with ASHRAE by suggesting Eco’s in industriesWork with client to determine scope, budgeting, expectations for mechanical engineering• Model & design building mechanical systemsi. Energy Modelling – IESVEii. Design – REVIT, AutoCAD, GLDiii. General Admin – Microsoft Platform• Work with other disciplines such as architecture, civil, electrical to provide properly correlated plans• Work with trades to balance the design between theoretical and practical• Design and implementing cost-effective equipment modifications to help improve safetyand reliability• Manage and collaborate with a team of draftsperson(s), energy modeler(s) and engineers toexecute from concept to construction• Analyze, discuss and solving complex problems with manufacturing departments, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers Show less

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  AECOM

  Nov 2022 - now

  Mechanical Sustainability Engineer