Brandon Hornak

12 Parker Hill Ave, #2 Boston, MA 02120

CELL (203) 598-4810 E-MAIL hornak.b@husky.neu.edu

EDUCATION
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Expected May 2017

3.15 GPA

Relevant Courses: Sustainable Engineering Systems for Buildings, Life Cycle Assessment, Fluid
Dynamics, Environmental Engineering 1, Structural Analysis 2, Concrete Design
Activities: Engineers Without Borders, American Society of Civil Engineers, Energy Systems Society,
EWB-USA Impact Committee Member, NU In First Semester Study Abroad

WORK EXPERIENCE
OpTerra Energy Services (Formerly Bluestone Energy Services)
NORWELL, MA

Performed and evaluated lighting audits for commercial and industrial spaces
Analyzed runtime data of HVAC equipment using amperage data loggers
Completed custom and prescriptive utility rebate applications
Wrote technical reports for clients and utilities, including project scope and savings
Commissioned a buildings wireless LED lighting controls system
Prepared riser diagrams, pipe layouts, and mechanical room layouts in AutoCAD
Visited project sites to coordinate material deliveries, supervise sample installs, and collect
equipment information

Eversource (Formerly NSTAR Electric & Gas)

WESTWOOD, MA

Energy Engineering Co-op

July-December 2015

Environmental Operations Specialist

May-December 2014

Supervised and documented hazardous material release cleanups

Monitored long-term remediation of hydraulic and transformer oil waste sites
Conducted material monitoring and sampling for substation construction projects
Performed internal facility compliance inspections and permit renewals

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Engineers Without Borders-USA Northeastern University
BOSTON, MA

Maintain corporate relations with past, current and potential donors

Oversee grant applications, financial reporting, and individual donor programs

Engineers Without Borders-USA Northeastern University

BOSTON, MA

Vice President of Development

September 2015-Present

Program Director
June 2014-August 2015

Supervised 30 students and two projects in Honduras Program of chapter

Created water distribution system model for community of 186 people
Led five-student team to supervise construction of 7,000 feet of pipe and 4,500-gallon distribution
tank
Performed preliminary in-country assessment of rural village in Panama seeking aid

SKILLS
Computer Applications: WaterGEMS, AutoCAD 2013, Microsoft Office, MATLAB, OpenLCA
Technical Skills: Surveying, Soil sampling, HAZWOPER Certified, OSHA trained

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