Design Engineer @ Standard Structures Inc
Hi, I’m Connor

Skills / Abilities
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Electromechanical Design
- Manufacturing/Machining
- DAQ Systems Implementation
- Process Optimization
- 3D Printing Design
- SolidWorks CAD
- MATLAB Scripting
- Excel Proficiency and VBA Scripting
- Product Design and Development
- Tekla Construction Software
- AutoCAD
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Electromechanical Design
- Manufacturing/Machining
- DAQ Systems Implementation
- Process Optimization
- 3D Printing Design
- SolidWorks CAD
- Tekla Construction Software
- AutoCAD
- Product Design and Development
- Excel Proficiency and VBA Scripting
- MATLAB Scripting
Education
B.S. Engineering, Mechanical Engineering – December 2021
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Experience
Standard Structures Inc – Design Engineer, Flagstaff, Arizona – February 2025 to Present
- Designs PEMB (Pre-Engineered Metal Building) using engineering calculations and software
- Ensures PEMB designs are in compliance with International Building Code
- Works alongside Professional Engineers
- Follows PEMB design process including; quote, design, detailing, and manufacturing
- Models large PEMBs layouts in AutoCAD and Tekla
E3 Energy LLC – Home Energy Efficiency Inspector, Flagstaff, Arizona – August 2024 to February 2025
- Conducts home energy audits: inspects homes identifying areas of energy loss or inefficiencies
- Uses diagnostic tools like pressure transducers, Anemometers, and various blower fans to detect energy loss
- Documents findings from audits, summarizing issues found, and repair recommendations
- Ensures compliance of local and national energy efficiency standards and certifications
Electric Torque Machines – Mechanical Engineer I, Flagstaff, Arizona – January 2022 to July 2023
- Specialized in electromagnetic FEA of large electric motor computer models
- Conducted design of experiments on Transverse Flux Motors (TFM) to identify advantageous qualities
- Created parametric SolidWorks CAD models of TFM for design iteration
- Wrote multiple code scripts for automated entry of large sets of FEA data
- Collaborated with professional engineers in the design process of TFM
- Met important client deadlines regarding TFM FEA data results
- Improved company FEA modeling capabilities by innovating new meshing techniques
Electric Torque Machines – Mechanical Engineer Intern, Flagstaff, Arizona – May 2021 to January 2022
- Performed electromagnetic FEA simulations on TFM
- General design of 3D-printed manufacturing aids
- Built and maintained TFM
- Designed outdoor test facility for 40hp TFM for HBK DAQ system
Enchanted Forest Spas – Pool Technician, Flagstaff, Arizona – October 2017 to May 2021
- Managed multiple pools and spas at a high-end golf club
- Performed maintenance on large pool pump systems
- Maintained diligent daily logs of pool statistics
- Passed county inspections for multiple pools and spas
- Performed chemical weight calculations and unit conversions
Educational Projects
General Atomics CubeSat Test Fixture – January 2021 to January 2022
- Key contributor alongside a team of 4 engineering students for Senior Project (Capstone)
- Objective is to design, build, and test a fixture that mounts a CubeSat satellite to a spherical bearing
- Financial Manager in charge of the team’s $8,000.00 budget
- Responsible for the design and programming of the General Atomics capstone website using HTML