Paul Chiampa, M.Eng., EIT
Highly analytical, organized and performance-driven mechanical engineer with a master’s degree, 5 years of relevant engineering experience, and 5 years of teaching experience. Engineering career experience and passion is to work in the energy industry within the renewable or energy efficiency space. Turn-key project management experience at over 30 hospitals in the United States. Experience coaching and teaching which has made me a strong mentor to junior staff during my career. Lifelong learner always looking for a challenge and a problem that needs a solution.
Skills
Project Manager
Lead the Building Optimization Program that has yielded over 24 million kWh savings, 2 million therms savings, and the equivalent of $5 million in annual cost savings at 23 hospitals across the United States
Hire contractors to perform the implementation of energy efficiency measures and manage the implementation of work to be completed within constraints of the scope of work
Communicate with all stakeholders regarding progress, obstacles, and expectations
Engineer
Perform forensic engineering efforts to diagnose issues related to mechanical equipment operation and propose solutions
Lead author on technical client reports detailing the project’s findings and next steps
Create calculation methods to estimate energy savings from the implementation of energy efficiency measures
Applying for P.E. Licensure, expected test date October 2021
Scientist
Majored in chemistry at Bates College where I was indoctrinated with the idea that it is important to test hypotheses and find truth in experimentation and research
Scientific background has fostered an adaptable mindset that follows evidence
Background in the core sciences allows me to better understand scientific principles that make the wonders of engineering possible
Worked as a research assistant and scientist after college
Mentor
Coached, tutored and taught children of all ages in for 15 years
Private tutor (self-employed): 2016-Present
Senior Tutor (Open Door Education): 2014-2020
Head Baseball Coach (Middlesex Reds AAU Team) 2016-2018
Math and English Tutor Volunteer (Orphanage in Cartago, Costa Rica): 2014
High School Math and Science Teacher (Department of Youth Services): 2013-2015
Head Baseball Coach (Tulln Ravens, Tulln Austria): 2013
Graduate Assistant Baseball Coach (Tufts University): 2011-2012
Baseball Camp Coach (Steve Ferolli Baseball Camp): 2005-2010
Leader
Introduced new energy savings measures that were not being considered prior to my joining the company that have transformed the energy savings potential that we have been able to identify
Led the effort to streamline processes for the Building Optimization Program in order to complete the implementation of all measures at 30 hospitals within a 3-year timeframe
Revamped existing client-facing documents to provide more relevant and useful information
Co-Chair of the ESOP committee where I am tasked with creating effective communication channels and leading company-wide meetings
Energy Efficiency
Lover of the natural world and want to dedicate my career to savings it from the impact of human beings
Contributed to research project at Boston University on a self-cleaning solar panel technology where I was the lead mechanical engineer
Lived in Austria and Costa Rica for periods of time where I admired the sustainable way their population lives and am motivated to bring that sustainable mindset to the United States
Life-Long Learner
Avid reader or history, science, non-fiction, novels, and new-age philosophy
Leisure pursuits in coding languages, data analysis, carpentry, and finance
Traveled throughout Europe while living in Scotland and Austria
Tutoring allows me to keep my previously learned science and mathematics skills sharp
Education
M.Eng. Mechanical Engineering, 2015-17
Highlights:
Research assistant for project within the electrical and computer engineering department that worked on developing electrodynamic screens that would be used for self-cleaning solar panels
Internship with facilities and engineering where I looked for energy savings opportunities within the 14 million sq ft campus.
Completed an independent study into the energy savings potential at the Boston University Medical School
B.S. Chemistry, 2007-2011
Highlights
Completed my senior thesis on the technology of Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer in identifying the binding capabilities of mRNA the active protein that causes Lyme Disease
4- year starting pitcher for the Bates Baseball team where I broke the season and career records for strikeouts, games started, and innings pitched
Spent my junior semester abroad studying in Edinburgh, Scotland where I studied chemistry and human evolution
Technical Skills
Computing
Microsoft Excel
MATLAB
R
Python
MS Office
Computer-Aided Design and Modeling
eQUEST
PTC Creo
AutoCAD
Revit
HVAC and Energy
Building Automation System Fluency
ASHRAE Member
FGI Guidelines
BERDO Reporting
Project Management
Microsoft Project
Trello
Work Breakdown Structure
Financial Analysis
Microsoft Teams