Rachael Jennings
Engineer, Sr.
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Skills:
●Engineer in Training (EIT) - working towards a Professional Engineer’s licensure.
●Cost estimating and cost analysis.
●Mechanical design.
●Process improvement.
●AutoCAD, Revit, Solid Edge, ProE, Microsoft Office.
Experience:
Engineer, Sr. March 2019 - Present
American Electric Power Tulsa, Oklahoma
●Creating cost estimates for public utility construction, including substation and telecom projects, both brownfield and greenfield sites.
●Adherence to strict deadlines for each project, and completing special requests in a quick turnaround.
●Coordinating with multiple disciplines including project management, engineering, planning, and external contractors to ensure accuracy of the cost estimate and to eliminate any scope/design issues and make recommendations as needed.
Mechanical Coordinator January 2015- February 2019
MPW Engineering Tulsa, Oklahoma
●Designed mechanical and plumbing systems. Created construction drawings for commercial and public spaces (i.e. restaurants, retail, medical, hotels). Ensured designs adhered to applicable construction codes.
●Sized and selected mechanical and plumbing equipment.
●Coordinated with architects, clients, and other engineering disciplines on both new construction and remodel projects.
Product Support Engineer February 2013- December 2014
Southwestern Wire Cloth Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
●Redesigned products to improve performance. Designed and conducted product testing. Recorded and interpreted test data.
●Designed and implemented Quality Control (QC) and manufacturing processes. Troubleshot issues with equipment and tooling. Created, revised and maintained NC programming for equipment.
●Engineering documentation including job instructions (JI) for ISO 9001 certifications, BOM’s, engineered drawings, process for engineering change notices (ECN’s), and ECN’s.
Manufacturing Engineer October 2010- November 2012
Aaon, Inc. Tulsa, Oklahoma
●Cost savings and quality projects. Ensured new products met specifications and monitored implementation of such.
●Solved production issues such as design, BOM, electrical and documentation errors.
●Sourced new ratcheting cycle crimp tool, battery powered crimp tool, and electrical terminals to meet UL standards and solve electrical wiring issues. Tested new tools and terminals to ensure a quality crimp was achieved and documented results. Additional benefits were time saved and increased ergonomics.
Applications Engineer January - October 2010
Specific Systems Tulsa, Oklahoma
●Developed a standard for electrical diagrams. Compiled a standard library of electrical diagrams and components based upon said standard. Designed electrical panel layouts according to various codes (i.e. NFPA, IEC/IECEX, etc.)
●Developed methods for optimal component selection and accurate nameplate data using engineering calculations.
●Project management for international applications. Designed units according to pertinent codes and standards.
Engineering Intern, Product Engineering June 2008–February 2009
Carrier Corporation Tyler, Texas
●Cost improvements. Projects completed resulted in an overall cost savings of $100,000.
●Tested components from potential vendors to ensure adherence to specifications.
●Compiled professional reports on technical findings and test protocol.
Engineering Intern, Air Handler Team May–August 2007
Trane Tyler, Texas
●Modeled solid components using ProE to resolve internal geometry issues of said components.
●Conducted research on units in potential markets and compiled findings. Research findings helped determine whether to pursue potential markets.
●Researched and documented installation practices of residential equipment for quality control.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas at Tyler
May 2009