With the transition to Integrated Environmental Solutions – Virtual Environment (IESVE) from Trane Trace as the primary load calculation software, there is a more accessible way to create Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) models of spaces.  Since MicroFlo, which is the IESVE CFD application, is included in the IESVE program, the rooms built for energy modeling… Read More

The Lewis F. Powell, Jr. U.S. Courthouse in Richmond, VA, was my first field survey during my internship at Summer Consultants. The task felt a bit daunting. My only prior experience with surveying was looking at a mechanical room in a parking lot about 3 blocks down the street from where I worked. Adding to… Read More

For the past few months, I had the opportunity to be a mechanical intern for Summer Consultants at their Newark, DE, regional office. This internship has been extremely rewarding for me as a first step into the real-world of engineering. Having no prior experience in AutoCAD or HVAC, my mentor Connor Lammey was extremely supportive… Read More

When I first arrived at Summer Consultants, I must admit I felt somewhat underprepared. My knowledge of HVAC systems and CAD programs was limited, and I was unsure of what to expect in a professional engineering environment. However, this apprehension quickly gave way to a sense of reassurance as I was met with an incredibly… Read More

One of the aspects of Summer Consultants which I have benefitted most from during my 12-week mechanical engineering internship has been the employee and company culture. The support which I have received from my mentor and my fellow employees has helped me grow as both an engineer and a person during my time here. My… Read More