Brian P.
Counihan
*** **** ***** ***** **. Clair, PA
15241
Phone: 412-***-**** Email: ***************@*****.*** LinkedIn
Creative goal-oriented problem solver, aspiring to learn and gain knowledge under a
senior mechanical engineer. Recent graduate of an ABET-accredited program seeking an
entry level mechanical engineering position with a company, specifically in a machine
design or mechanical drafter role.
Key skills and knowledge areas:
Optimal field includes designing new mechanical equipment or retrofitting an industry process to achieve
the highest possible efficiency. Experience with mini projects dealing with large building energy and
HVAC loads. Deliverables included cost efficiency calculations and analysis, engineering design analysis.
Knowledge of various industry standards including: ASHRAE, ASTM, ISO, ANSI, AWWA.
Experience in using GD&T skills to appropriately complete project deliverables regarding drawings and
designs. Applicable knowledge of various industry standards including: Experience with the inter face of ERP
systems, specifically MRP II.
Experience being in a project leader role to ensure all tasks are completed with the long term goal, budget, and
timeline in mind. Strong team communication and collaboration skills. Attributes are justified by Dean’s List
honors and leadership success in hobbies and activities.
Education
University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown PA
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Technology Minor: Mathematics Graduated:
December 2014 GPA: 3.2
Industry Relevant Completed Courses:
Fluid Mechanics, HVAC, Advanced Machine Design, CAD, Pro/E, Energy, Engineering
Economics, Engineering Design, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Technical Writing,
Heat Transfer, Power and Machinery.
Senior Design Project (8/2014 to 12/2014):
Completed senior project at Stella-Jones Inc., a leading producer and marketer of pressure
treated wood products. Assisted engineering department by retrofitting the current assembly line with a
hydraulic squeeze unit. Presented to advisors, entire UPJ MET department, and peers.
Project Deliverables: Final technical report including: Bill of Materials (Engineering and
Manufacturing); dimensioned AutoCAD drawings; 3-D model of final design; force, stress, and fatigue
analysis on complete design; ANSYS of each component; material and manufacturing selections; timeline;
budget.
Accreditation
Passed the FE Mechanical Examination - January 8th 2015
Program Expertise
Modeling: AutoCAD, Inventor, PTC Creo Parametric (Pro/E), SolidWorks, NX 8.5, Solid Edge
ST5
Organization/calculation: MS Suite programs, MATLAB, Mathcad, LabVIEW.
Work Experience
Heartland ECSI - (2015) Job Title: Print Program Operator – (Volunteered for midnight shift
once others quit)
Operated print program pools and organized 1098 T-forms in extremely fast-paced
manufacturing environment. Four-man team completed 5,000,000 forms in 20 days.
Michael Counihan Landscape Company - (2009-2014) Job Title: Landscape Project Lead
Led and instructed other employees to complete innovative landscape designs in a
timely fashion
Activities
2 year captain of wrestling team
Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Upper St. Clair HS
4th degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do Karate American Ninja Warrior