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Steve Nickels

Steve Nickels

Structural Engineering Co-op

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Owner & Solar Engineer at Nickels Energy Solutions, LLC

  • Education

    • Liverpool High School

      2003 - 2007

    • Rochester Institute of Technology

      2007 - 2011
      BS Mechanical Engineering Technology

      Activities and Societies: Secretary of Energy Innovation Club, Student Chapter of ASHRAE

  • Experience

    • JPW Riggers/Structural Contracting

      Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
      Structural Engineering Co-op

      Worked with civil engineers to detail structural steel for buildings and beam reinforcement, interpreted 2D architect drawings and created 3D views using computer software.

    • The Specialized Packaging Group, Inc.

      Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
      Manufacturing Engineer Co-op

      Manufacturing engineering coop; breakdowns, product failures, customer problems, equipment install, etc. Practiced lean manufacturing, calculated time cycles for all product lines and cost analysis proposals.

    • BorgWarner

      Mar 2010 - Aug 2010
      Quality Engineering Co-op

      Used the 8D process to determine the root cause of failure for parts returned from the customer.

    • Fenice Energy

      Jun 2011 - Jun 2012
      Mechanical Engineer

      Mechanical engineer specializing in the racking structures for rooftop and ground mount PV systems.

    • Eaton

      Sept 2012 - Sept 2015
      Solar Project Engineer

      Solar Project Engineer for Eaton's Crouse-Hinds, Commercial Products, Solar Product Line.

    • Nickels Energy Solutions, LLC

      Sept 2015 - now
      Solar Engineer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Photovoltaic Installation Professional

      NABCEP: North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
      Nov 2014