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Deborah Gagne-Barney

@deborahgagne-barney

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I design code-compliant plumbing and MEP systems for complex residential, commercial, and healthcare projects.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to apply my plumbing design, MEP coordination, code compliance, and project delivery experience to contribute to Visa Hunt's success.

I've designed and stamped plumbing and MEP packages for high-end residences, dental facilities, retail fit-outs, multifamily buildings, medical gas facilities, and commercial renovations at Team Engineering and Pearson & Associates.

I take projects from site investigations and infrastructure evaluations through equipment selection, construction documents, specifications, bidding, construction administration, and final turnover. I work closely with architects, owners, facility managers, vendors, and contractors to define practical design requirements.

Earlier, I delivered energy audits and poultry-farm design services at ENSAVE, led biomass feasibility studies at BERC, and supported commissioning work that contributed to LEED Gold certification. My work has also included advanced heating and cooling systems, rainwater capture systems, hospital projects, and design-build plumbing.

I've trained junior engineers in safety, calculations, and drafting, and I teach plumbing apprentices using practical examples of flow and pressure. I bring more than 15 years of mechanical engineering experience, supported by Professional Engineer licenses in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Team Engineering

Aug 2024 - Feb 2026 (1 year 6 months)

Orchestrated design and drafting of multi-million-dollar projects including high-end residences, dental facilities, and commercial spaces. Reviewed and stamped project packages, crafted proposals, and conducted site investigations.

Revit Autocad MEP Coordination Project Management Construction Administration Training

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Pearson & Associates (A Division of Dubois & King)

Mar 2018 - Aug 2024 (6 years 5 months)

Executed design and drafting for diverse facilities including cannabis, medical gas, and senior residences. Managed equipment selection, bidding, and construction administration through project turnover.

Revit Autocad MEPs Project Management Construction Administration Bidding Negotiation

Energy Analyst for Agricultural Facilities

ENSAVE

Jan 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 10 months)

Conducted energy audits on agricultural facilities to identify cost-effective upgrades. Delivered design services for poultry farms to enhance efficiency and profitability.

Energy Auditing Agricultural Facilities Design Services

Mechanical Engineer

Thomas Engineering

Jun 2012 - Dec 2015 (3 years 6 months)

Led engineering efforts for large-scale projects including high-end residential and hospital boiler replacements. Participated in commissioning projects and contributed to LEED certification achieving Gold status.

Mechanical Engineering Commissioning LEED Troubleshooting Site visits

Project Manager

Biomass Energy Research Center (BERC)

Mar 2009 - Dec 2011 (2 years 9 months)

Managed project proposals and technical studies for biomass systems. Conducted technical reviews and site evaluations to assess engineering feasibility.

Project Management Technical Reviews Biomass Systems Site Evaluator

Level 4 Instructor

Vermont Plumbing Apprentice Program

Jan 1999 - Dec 2011 (12 years 11 months)

Instructed plumbing courses at Levels 1, 3, and 4, preparing students for the Plumbing Apprentice Exam. Used practical examples to explain system functionalities.

Teaching Plumbing Curriculum Development

Mechanical Engineer

Liebert Engineering

Jan 2008 - Mar 2009 (1 year 2 months)

Engineered advanced plumbing systems for LEED-qualified buildings, focusing on rainwater capture for irrigation. Developed unique plumbing solutions for project requirements.

Plumbing Systems LEED Rainwater Harvesting Design

Mechanical Engineer

Northern Power (Distributed Energy)

Feb 2006 - Jan 2008 (1 year 11 months)

Designed heating and cooling systems for standalone power systems. Co-invented a patent-pending compact power turbine and developed a mobile power system for Con-Edison.

Heating Systems Cooling Systems Power Systems Patents Design

Mechanical Designer

Bonhag Associates LLC

Mar 2002 - Feb 2006 (3 years 11 months)

Designed components for a water park and delivered hospital operating rooms, a cleanroom facility, and a large residence. Collaborated closely with contractors.

Mechanical Design Autocad Project Collaboration