Qian Wang

About the Candidate

Sonia Q. Wang, M.Sc., EIT
Project Engineering Designer / Project Coordinator

(819) 552-8360

sonia.wang.ca@gmail.com

Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area, Ontario

http://www.linkedin.com/in/qw0128

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of work experience in the civil/mechanical engineering field with sound knowledge of building science/engineering for commercial, institutional and residential buildings
• Motivated, organized Engineer in Training  (EIT)  with a Master’s Degree, registered Energy Advisor (EA) and Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist with Nature Resources Canada (NRCan)
• Proficient in building mechanical engineering design and calculation, drawing preparation and interpretation, modelling, environmental and energy assessment, and codes and standards compliance
• Proven creative, analytical and problem-solving skills to propose professional solutions to meet clients’ demands and ensure satisfaction
• Good understanding of project/program implementation, coordination and management principles, including planning, scoping, scheduling and budgeting, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills working well in a fast-paced team environment

 

Languages: English, Mandarin, French

Computer literacy:  Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, AutoCAD, Revit, HOT2000, GIS, Zoom, MS Teams

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Quick learning/adaptation
• High sense of responsibility
• Client service orientation
• Prioritization
• Eager to excel
• Work under pressure
• Research/analysis
• Excellent mathematics aptitude
• Attention to detail and accuracy

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Registered Energy Advisor & QA Specialist / 2022

EcoPlus Services, Gatineau, Quebec

• Intensively trained, skills elevated and successfully passed four (4) qualification exams in a short period
• Assessed energy performance of homes, tested indoor air quality, mould, and asbestos of buildings
• Performed computer simulations with the HOT2000 software and prepared evaluation reports
• Explained the federal program well and communicated the house retrofit goals with clients to provide them with practical and cost-efficient advice on saving house energy, increasing occupant comfort, and improving the indoor environmental quality
• Maintained high-level service standards and work ethic and got positive feedback from clients

 

Environmental Professional / 2021 – 2022

Englobe Corp., Ottawa, Ontario

• Carried out Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), including historical document review, stakeholders interview, site reconnaissance, soil/water sampling and monitoring well installation for due diligence, property transaction, or land lots development/redevelopment
• Prepared proposals and technical reports in compliance with regulations, standards and methodologies
• Liaised frequently with clients, interdepartmental staff, laboratories and equipment suppliers for smooth project progression and  successful completion timely and within budget

 

Program Officer / 2019 – 2020

Foreign Environmental Cooperation Center of Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Beijing, China

• Translated and interpreted foreign nations’ policies and regulations, provided practical consultation on soil/groundwater contamination investigation and remediation for domestic decision-makers reference
• Developed project scope and schedules and monitored budgets to guarantee the Ministry’s funding program meeting the high-quality project management principles

 

Engineering Assistant / 2015 – 2017

Highway Planning and Design Branch, Manitoba Infrastructure, Winnipeg, Manitoba

• Assisted Phase I/II ESAs and highway construction projects in sampling, data collection and analysis, site visits, construction drawings interpretation, materials and equipment preparation, etc.
• Implemented administrative duties like preparing Request for Proposals (RFPs), assessing bidders, coordinating project participants, scheduling, documentation printing and archiving, memos, etc.

 

Engineering Designer / Project Coordinator / New Business Developer / 2008 – 2014

CCDI Group, Beijing, China

• Conducted plumbing and fire protection system design, hydraulic calculations of building service systems and community pipeline networks according to building/municipal codes
• Developed engineering drawings using AutoCAD and prepared specifications, reports, change orders and other related project technical documents
• Worked collaboratively with project managers, architects and other engineering disciplines (structural, electrical, HVAC, LEED, etc.) for project kick-off, pipeline layout coordination, and cost estimate
• Performed watershed investigations, collected water samples, and processed water quality analytical data for proposing supply water protection and treatment solutions
• Explored and advocated innovative services to benefit clients through the integration of building information modelling (BIM) services into traditional engineering design deliverables
• Prepared marketing tools such as PowerPoint slides, brochures, videos, etc., for services advocacy

 

EDUCATION

– Internationally Educated Engineering Academic Confirmatory Program (EGM) / 2016

Civil Engineering Department, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba

– Civil Engineering Technology Program (Completed 2nd year courses) / 2014 – 2015

Red River College, Winnipeg, Manitoba

– Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering / 2005 – 2008

Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi’an, China

TRAINING AND LICENSE

– ERS (v15.10) – Foundation Level, Energy Advisor and Quality Assurance Specialist (House/MURB) Exams / 2022

Nature Resources Canada (NRCan)

– WHMIS 2015 for Workers Certificate / 2021

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)

– Bridging Program: Skills and Jobs in Ontario’s Environment Sector / 2021

Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE)

– Engineer in Training (EIT) / 2016

Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM)