Mike Cato, P.E. CDT

Experience

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  USS Ohio (SSBN-726) (Gold)

  Dec 1994 - Dec 1999

  Lieutenant, United States Navy

  Submarine Qualified Navy Nuclear Engineer. Thorough knowledge of design and operation of submarine nuclear engineering plant and auxiliary systems including nuclear reactor, heat exchangers, steam turbines, refrigeration systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, diesel engines, lube oil systems, pumps, valves, water chemistry control, radiation control, electrical power generation, electrical distribution, plant parameter monitoring/control equipment, weapons systems, navigation systems and fire control systems. Supervised groups of up to 60 personnel in various leadership positions throughout time in service. Show less

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  Siemens Building Technologies

  Nov 1999 - Jun 2004

  Project Engineer

  Responsible for all aspects of installation or retrofit of building automation systems. Duties included project management (responsible for multiple projects up to $8M), subcontractor management, graphical design, code writing, database creation, drafting engineering drawings, installation, test and commissioning, and troubleshooting of HVAC controls systems.

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  Wood Harbinger, Inc.

  Jul 2004 - Jun 2013

  Senior Mechanical Engineer

  Thorough knowledge of HVAC design and construction. Worked in all facets of design and construction administration with overlap in varying specialties. Specialties included 3 years' experience in building commissioning, 8 years' experience in building automation system design, 5 years' experience in mechanical piping design, 2 years' experience in plumbing design, 1 year experience in HVAC design, and 2 years' experience in writing specifications for HVAC, plumbing, and fire suppression.

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  ATS Automation, Inc

  Jun 2013 - Jan 2020

  I am a technical sales representative for Alerton Controls, Delta Controls, Phoenix Controls, Tridium, Aircuity, and Blue Ridge Technologies Unified Lighting Controls. Most of my time is spent working with owners and consultants to develop projects in the laboratory, healthcare, K-12, and higher education vertical markets. I'm able to bring a unique perspective to my clients because of my 9-years of experience as a mechanical engineering consultant. My primary area of responsibility is to work with clients to develop solutions for hospitals, laboratories, and vivariums utilizing products provided by Phoenix Controls and Aircuity. These two products are extremely useful in these applications for reducing energy consumption, maintaining proper space pressure control, and maintain proper indoor environmental quality without compromising occupant health and safety.

  • Senior Sales Engineer

    Aug 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Sales Engineer

    Jun 2013 - Aug 2019
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  Renton School District

  Jan 2020 - now

  Capital Planning & Construction - Project Manager

  Responsible for all aspects of managing construction projects at the District, including scope, schedule, budget, design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and warranty.As of May 2024, I've completed 57 projects for a total project cost of $33.5M (TPC). These projects ranged in value from $2k to $5.3M TPC and included scope studies, painting, roofing, HVAC upgrades/replacements, central plant upgrades/replacements, creating new networking (IT) classrooms, and HVAC control system upgrades/replacements.I'm in the process of closing out 14 projects worth $18.8M ranging in value from $150k to $12.1M TPC. The largest of these projects is the modernization of the Hazen High School Pool. This project included expansion of the pool vessel dive well, modification of the pool gutter system to bring it to deck level, installation of a new Myrtha pool liner, demolition and remodel of locker rooms and pool offices, demolition and installation of the pool deck, replacement of all pool mechanical systems, replacement of all HVAC systems, and upgrades to the plumbing and electrical systems.I currently have 12 projects in design or construction worth approximately $104M. These projects range in value from $900k to $85M and include electrical upgrades, HVAC upgrades/replacements, central plant upgrades/replacements, new portable classroom buildings, and a modernization of Hazen High School. The modernization of Hazen High School is an $85M project which includes seismic upgrades, an HVAC and central plant replacement, remodel of 9 science classrooms, a new security vestibule entrance, replacement of access controls, security alarm system, fire alarm system, and installation of a new distributed antenna system. Show less