Chris Ashe P.E.
Mechanical Engineer, Licensed in Washington State.
Employment Objectives
Position as a Project Manager/Engineer.
Educational Background
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, California State University, Sacramento 1988
Associate of Arts, Electrical Engineering, Diablo Valley College 1985
Ygnacio Valley High School, Concord,
CA 1981 YVHS Page
Experience
Mechanical Engineer
Wide variety of engineering skills: design, project management, HVAC,piping, mechanical systems, facilities, commisioning, manufacturing, CAD, calculations, spreadsheets...
University
of Washington, Seattle, WA
from 5/00 to present, Position: Mechanical Engineer
Project Engineer:
·
Designed and managed wide variety of institutional construction projects.
· Coordinated with clients, facilities, contractors, architects
and other engineers.
· Designed mechanical systems for remodel projects to labs, offices,
classrooms and medical facilities.
Contractor-King
County and Macdonald Miller, Seattle, WA
from 11/98 to 5/00, Position: Mechanical Engineer
Project Management:
· Managed complex infrastructure upgrade to institutional facility.
· Coordinated with consultants and contractors to ensure a successful
project.
· Designed mechanical systems for industrial facilities and transit
operations.
Notkin Engineering,
Seattle, WA
from 5/97 to 9/98, Position: Engineer
Projects:
· Developed and designed mechanical systems.
· Prepared reports and investigative studies.
Mechanical
Systems:
· Designed complete HVAC and piping systems for large institutional
and commercial projects.
· Calculated system requirements and sized equipment.
· Researched codes and regulations to ensure project compliance.
· Prepared cost estimates.
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard:
from 1/90 to 5/97, Position: Mechanical Engineer
Projects:
· Designed mechanical systems for Navy vessels.
· Developed and designed mechanical systems for facilities and industrial
welding operations.
· Maintained industrial shipyard cranes.
Mechanical Systems:
· Designed complete HVAC and piping systems for Navy vessels.
· Calculated heat loads and determined sizing requirements.
· Conducted trouble-shooting operations and made immediate repairs.
· Lead Engineering responsibilities: Tasked other departments for
support, coordinated with other engineers
(structural and electrical), managed projects to ensure a quality finished
product.
Manufacturing and Facilities:
· Developed and designed mechanical systems for industrial operations.
· Worked with environmental and OSHA standards to meet safety and
air pollution requirements.
· Maintained industrial shipyard cranes (Weight Handling Equipment).
· Coordinated with mechanics and other engineers to ensure the safe
products.
Computer Skills:
· Extensive use of CAD systems to develop drawings and design mechanical
systems (Unix and PC).
· Implemented procedures to streamline design process and reduce
costs.
· Prepared engineering documents and technical reports using word
processing and spreadsheet programs.
Interests - personal
Travel, skiing, bicycling, family
Contact Information
206-655-0062
Chris Ashe
Seattle, WA
ibcea@yahoo.com