Electrical Engineer: Rochelle Mellott

At Colorado State University, the Electrical Engineer is responsible for electrical power and lighting systems on all campuses.  The electrical engineer is a champion of select CSU Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Standards and collaborates with on-campus electricians both on the installation side and the maintenance side, while consulting with and advising other departments and end users to help meet their electrical needs.

The three main areas of responsibility:

• Medium voltage power distribution
  • CSU operates and maintains its own medium voltage power distribution to all buildings where the engineer designs and specifies electrical services for new buildings.
  • Load calculations and power studies are performed to ensure a safe and reliable electrical infrastructure is installed.

• Campus site lighting
  • Critical to the safety and security of its occupants. Site photometric calculations are conducted to ensure that minimum footcandles are achieved and designs are compliant with Energy Code and Dark Sky regulations.

• Building power and lighting systems
  • For large new projects, the electrical engineer acts as the University’s technical representative reviewing concepts, drawings, and submittals to verify Codes and CSU standards are met.
  • For smaller remodels, electrical drawings can be designed internally in conjunction with the FM Remodel and Construction Services group.

The primary goal is to promote a safe work environment while also promoting the well-being of the campus community through the services provided. 

Mechanical Engineer: Dimitri Poppeliers

The Mechanical Engineer is a steward of Colorado State University’s building mechanical systems which include heating, ventilation, & air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and their associated control systems. These building systems ensure that building air quality is comfortable, safe, and efficient and that the water is safe to utilize and drink. The mechanical engineer works with Utilities, Electrical, and Commissioning groups to ensure these systems operate as intended and as efficiently as possible. Duties include:

• Champion of select CSU Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Standards
• Guiding and designing new construction and renovation projects in response to campus space needs and sustainability goals
• Inspecting the building systems to ensure safety, quality and functionality including verification of building code and construction standards compliance.
• Collaborating and consulting with campus maintenance shops.
• Providing solutions for conserving energy and water without compromising function or comfort.

Retrocommissiong Engineer: Blake Miner

The Retrocommissioning (RCx) Engineer is responsible for conducting retrocommissioning audits on existing buildings as well as commissioning audits on new buildings on CSU’s campuses. The audits for Building Automation System (BAS) along with mechanical systems which include heating, ventilation, & air conditioning (HVAC) work to help the buildings operate more efficiently and reliably while meeting the needs of the occupants, reducing utility usage, and adhering to local and state building performance standards. The RCx engineer works with mechanical design, BAS, and commissioning vendors along with CSU Facilities Management (FM) personnel to ensure these systems operate as intended and as efficiently as possible. Duties include:

• Champion of select CSU Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Standards.
• Guiding, and designing new BAS construction and renovation projects in response to campus space needs and sustainability goals.
• Inspecting the building systems to ensure safety, quality and functionality, including construction standards compliance.
• Collaborating and consulting with campus FM Trades Service groups and providing solutions for conserving energy without compromising function or comfort.