Leora A. Houtary, Design Engineer

EDUCATION:

• B.S.M.E. - University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1999
• Radiant Heating Design and Controls courses, 2000
• University of Alaska’s Cold Climate Construction, 2001
• 2006 International Mechanical Code and Uniform Plumbing Code Seminars, May 2007
• Army Corp of Engineers: Contract Quality Control Certified 1999 (5 year certificate)
• Robert McNeel and Associates: AutoCAD Release 2006 Class
• IGSPA Ground Source Heat Pump Installer Training, 2009
• 2006 International Mechanical Code Class, 2007
• 2006 International Plumbing Code Class, 2007

Responsibilities include assisting in the production of drawing and specifications, design calculation for heating, air volumes, and construction services for current projects. Leora has been a project mechanical engineer on the latest Bartlett Regional Hospital Renovation Medical Surgery Project that is completing phase one construction.

EXPERIENCE:

Leora is a design mechanical engineer and is responsible for assisting project engineers on condition surveys, site inspections, design and construction services support for mechanical engineering documents.   Leora supports project engineering tasks including the design of mechanical systems consisting of layout of ductwork systems, piping plans and diagrams, engineering calculations, selection of equipment, review of submittal data, performing inspections, and assisting with project coordination for current projects.  Ms. Houtary’s experience also includes the adjustment and balancing of mechanical systems. Mr. Murray and Ms. Houtary have extensive experience in construction services including reviewing submittals and shop drawings including sprinkler and control drawings, providing project coordination for mechanical construction, providing progress and milestone inspections, reviewing contractor as-builts for completion, providing start-up and commissioning services, providing or reviewing operation and maintenance manuals, and reviewing and checking adjustment balancing reports of mechanical ventilation and heating systems. 

PROJECTS:

• Bartlett Hospital Renovations; 2005-2008
• UAS Paul & Zeigler Building Renovation, Ketchikan, 2005-2008
• Juneau Bone and Joint Center, 2007
• Best Western, Ketchikan, The Landing 4-story 45 Bed Addition, 2004
• Sheldon Jackson College Daycare Facility, Sitka, 2003
• UAS Robertson Building Renovation, Ketchikan, 2003

AFFILLIATIONS:

• ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers
• ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• NSPE– National Society of Professional Engineer

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

• AEEF – Statewide President, 2006-07
• ASPE – Statewide President, 2005-06
• ASPE – Statewide President-Elect, 2004-05
• Boy Scouts Pack 10 Committee Chair and Webelos Den Leader 2004-2005
• Alaska Society of Professional Engineers – Southeast President, 2002-03
• ASPE – Southeast Vice-President, 2001-02
• ASPE – Southeast Secretary/Treasurer, 2000-01
• ASME UAF Student President; 1998-99
• Cathedral N.B.V.M. Building Committee Member, 2007-2008
• BSA Troop II Committee, 2006-2008
• BSA Troop 700 Committee Member, 2008-2009
• A.C.T.S. Missions Board President, 2008-Present

REFERENCES:

• Alicja Gorska, CBJ Project Architect, 907-586-0885
• Fred Knowles, Project Inspector, Sheldon Jackson College (907) 747-2592
• Bruce Hanhlen, Bartlett Regional Hospital Facilities Director, (907) 796-8620