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S2E53 Kristy M. Walson | From Mechanical Engineer Degree to Designing Buildings: A Career Path You Can Take

Being an Engineer · 17 Dec 2021 · 33m · Episode 53

What this episode covers

Kristy M. Walson, Principal and Senior Sustainability Consultant at TLC Engineering Solutions, explains her transition from a mechanical engineering degree to designing building energy systems. She details how she uses energy modeling software like IES VE Pro and Trace 700 to optimize HVAC designs and building automation systems, moving beyond peak load calculations to actual operational efficiency. Walson discusses her work on large-scale projects like the Orange County Convention Center and the University of Central Florida, emphasizing the engineering community's role in mitigating climate change through sustainable design and material choices.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
TLC Engineering Solutions, Pipeline Design & Engineering
Products
Orange County Convention Center
Tools
Trace 700, IES VE Pro, E-Quest
Also
Virginia Tech, University of Michigan, US Green Building Council, LEED, University of Central Florida

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