Grant McNeill

Experience

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  Camp Rockmont for Boys

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2012

  Counselor

  As a counselor at this overnight summer camp, I was responsible for supervising and mentoring groups of eight campers for four-week camp sessions. Taught soccer, kayaking and guitar to campers of all ages. Helped organize activities and overnight camping trips for groups of 60-70 campers. Was given the task of leading the longest camp sessions due to proven responsibility and leadership.

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  Duke Energy Corporation

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Nuclear Generation Intern

  Interned in the Engineering Project Management group. Wrote a computer program to automate data entry for the Project Controls division that saved the group 5 days of work per month. Met with vendors to review proposals for engineering changes to the plant.

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  Duke Energy Corporation

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Nuclear Generation Intern

  Interned in the Balance of Plant Systems Engineering division. Built and tested a flow model of the nuclear plant's fire protection system using AFT Fathom. Went on walk downs to monitor the condition of the fire protection piping system.

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  Baker Hughes

  Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  Research, Design, and Development Engineer - Drilling Services

  Designed and tested components for Logging While Drilling (LWD) and Measurement While Drilling (MWD) tools. Performed root cause analyses to diagnose design errors in commercial products and developed solutions to improve product performance. Used Finite Element Analysis to validate designs and confirm their ability to withstand drilling loads and the borehole environment.Created and documented engineering changes that resulted in improvements to commercial tools.Designed and built test fixtures for calibrating and troubleshooting drilling tools.Experience packaging electronics to withstand high vibration and high temperature environments.Experience designing mechanical components for high temperature (>300F), high pressure (>25,000 psi), and corrosive media operation.Experience with resistivity imaging and directional tools.Gained experience with structural analysis, material properties, finite element analysis, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and manufacturing methods including additive manufacturing. Show less

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  Alliantgroup

  Jul 2016 - now

  Spearhead research and development tax credit studies that strengthen the bottom line of small to mid-size American businessesLead and mentor a team of consultantsWork with companies from a wide range of industries from high-tech manufacturing to food and beverage producersInterface daily with business owners and C-Suite executives

  • Associate Director

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Senior Associate

    May 2018 - Aug 2022

  • Associate Consultant

    Jul 2016 - May 2018