Daniel M. Perlin, P.E.

**** ******** **. ******, ** 80204

217-***-**** ac26kj@r.postjobfree.com

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Senior mechanical engineer with progressive responsibility for project management and large-scale system design as part of projects in deadline-driven, cost-contained environments. Successful in leading collaborations with internal teams, clients, vendors, and contractors. Recognized for follow-through, leadership, resourceful problem solving, and strong decision-making skills. Professional Experience:

LUMINATE LLC; Denver, CO, 2016 – 2017

Associate Manager

• Accomplished technical and financial due diligence for clients which provide financial services to power-generation developers.

• Identified risks and flaws present in Interconnection, Power Purchase, and Operations & Maintenance contracts of existing thermal and solar power plants. Summarized findings in formal reports provided to clients.

• Analyzed power plant financial models; determining if revenue, budget, and debt servicing models are sound and identifying any flaws or risks to clients.

• Executed construction monitoring site visits of solar power plants. POWER ENGINEERS COLLABORATIVE; Chicago, IL, 2014 – 2016 Project Engineer

• Coordinated and executed projects on behalf of clients, delegated work to internal project teams, and met schedule and budget with minimum supervision.

• Conducted retro-commissioning study for emergency diesel generator system at historic office building in Chicago.

• Performed design work as part of retro-commissioning project of chilled water and HVAC systems at historic office building in Chicago.

• Created optimized conceptual and detailed designs of power generation systems, including new technology such as H-frame gas turbines.

• Headed technical design specifications, feasibility study reports, and CAD layout drawings for building and power generation systems.

• Successfully executed Owner’s Engineer scope for $200 million gas-fired peaker plant project. o Selected project engineering and construction contractor based on detailed technical and commercial review of bid proposals on behalf of client. o Supervised team of three junior and senior engineers. KELLOGG, BROWN & ROOT; Chicago, IL, 2012 – 2013

Senior Mechanical Engineer

FEED stage design of 2.5GW, integrated gasification combined cycle power plant for Middle East client.

• Designed P&IDs for all plant utility systems using CAD software.

• Developed technical specifications for all pumps and heat exchangers.

• Performed sizing calculations for boiler feedwater and condensate pumps.

• Performed thermal and hydraulic stress analysis piping calculations for plant water systems. Project Bid Proposals

• Developed EPC technical bid proposals for US combined cycle power plant and environmental retrofit projects, including preparation of technical specifications, bid evaluations, P&IDs, and material take-offs.

Daniel M. Perlin, P.E.

1150 Galapago St. Denver, CO 80204

217-***-**** ac26kj@r.postjobfree.com

AMBITECH ENGINEERING; Downers Grove, IL, 2010 – 2011 Lead Mechanical Engineer

• Lead mechanical engineer for ExxonMobil refinery projects.

• Managed up to four projects at one time, both in FEED and Detailed Engineering stages.

• Successfully completed mechanical scope for projects up to 1000 manhours within budget and schedule.

• Prepared manhour estimates and weekly project status updates.

• Collaborated with and advised clients, vendors, and contractors.

• Prepared specifications, calculations, and vendor bid evaluations.

• Completed 40-hour Dale Carnegie leadership training course. SARGENT & LUNDY LLC; Chicago, IL, 2006 – 2010

Mechanical Associate 3

Field Assignment; new power plant construction site; Gillette, Wyoming

• On-site design liaison to mechanical contractors at construction site of 420MW, coal power plant.

• Coordinated interface between multiple engineering and construction disciplines to facilitate execution of construction tasks, saving time and cost.

• Readily acclimated to site environment and reduced number of outstanding contractor RFIs ~75% within first two months.

• Proactively streamlined process used for resolving construction and manufacturing issues.

• Spent ~40% of time daily on plant site for disposition of issues, surveilling construction, and ensuring safety on the jobsite.

Combined Cycle Power Plant Project

• Developed and maintained P&IDs using CAD software for all critical and balance-of-plant systems.

• Managed work of three Associate 1 engineers during preparation of P&IDs.

• Interfaced with designers during plant layout to resolve piping and equipment location issues. Wet Flue Gas Desulfurization Project (Scrubber)

• Performed bid evaluation for $2 million purchase of fabric expansion joints for flue gas ducts.

• Developed P&IDs using CAD software for all piping systems of scrubber plant.

• Participated in weekly 3D model review meetings with project vendors and construction contractors to assess constructability and accessibility of the scrubber plant. Education

Bachelor of Science; Mechanical Engineering

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006

Certification: Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois, with ability to obtain certification in Colorado Computer Skills: Proficient in CAD (Autodesk and Microstation), 3D modeling software (Creo/ProEngineer), thermal modeling software (Thermoflow), finite element analysis software (Ansys), piping system software (AFT Fathom, Pipe-Flo) and Microsoft Office.

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