Thomas Pietsch, PE

Lift Operations - Lead, Grounds Crew, Ranger

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St Paul, Minnesota, United States

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About me
Fire Protection Engineer at Burns & McDonnell
Education
- University of St. Thomas
  2016 - 2019
  Bachelor's degree Mechanical Engineering 3.73
  Activities and Societies: ASME: Attended seminars from recruiters, industry representatives, and instructors to learn about engineering after an undergraduate degree. Rocketry: Worked alongside students to build rockets for the NASA Space Grant Midwest High-Powered Rocketry competition. IEEE: Assisted with holiday light show. Learned about soldering and raspberry pi.
- Inver Hills Community College
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  Associate of Science - AS 3.96
  Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. CRLA Certified Level 2 Peer Tutor
- University of Maryland
  2020 - 2023
  Master of Engineering - MEng Fire Protection
- Inver Hills Community College
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  Associate of Arts - AA
Experience
- Vail Resorts
  Dec 2013 - Apr 2019
  Lift Operations - Lead, Grounds Crew, Ranger
  Winter: Supervised on average 2 lifts each shift. Trained new lift operators. Provided customer service to ensure safety and to help make an experience of a lifetime.Summer: Completed various tasks to enhance appearance and functionality of both ski resort and golf course. Assisted club house and wedding staff with various items such as broken carts and disruptive customers. Oversaw course during weekends and competitions to promote respectful play.
- Inver Hills Community College
  Sept 2015 - May 2016
  Peer Tutor
  Taught students during scheduled weekly meetings and for walk in hours. Was hired as a math tutor after completing Calculus 2 but also assisted with remedial algebra through calculus 4, chemistry 1, physics 1 &2, and statics. Attended weekly seminars to develop tutoring skills. Was certified as a CRLA level 2 tutor before graduating from Inver Hills Community College.
- University of St. Thomas
  Sept 2018 - May 2019
  Engineering Lab Assistant
  Supported students and faculty at a one stop shop for many mechanical and electrical needs. Problem solved with students to help complete build steps for various individual, group, and club projects. Ensured safe use of lab spaces and machinery. Helped modify lab spaces for simper and safer use.
- Burns & McDonnell
  Jun 2019 - now
  - Staff Fire Protection Engineer
    Jan 2024 - now
  - Assistant Fire Protection Engineer
    Jun 2019 - Dec 2023
Licenses & Certifications
- Professional Fire Protection Engineer - Idaho
  State of Idaho Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
  Sept 2023
- Professional Fire Protection Engineer - Iowa
  Iowa Professional Licensing Board
  Dec 2023
- Engineer In Training (EIT)
  Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID
  Oct 2020
- Professional Fire Protection Engineer - Washington State
  Washington State Department of Licensing
  Nov 2024
- Professional Fire Protection Engineer - Minnesota
  Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID
  Aug 2023