John Smyth
About John Smyth
John Smyth is a Mechanical Design Engineer at Arup in County Cork, Ireland, with a strong commitment to sustainability in engineering projects.
Mechanical Design Engineer at Arup
John Smyth has been working at Arup as a Mechanical Design Engineer since October 2018, located in County Cork, Ireland. His primary focus is mechanical design engineering with a commitment to sustainability. John brings extensive experience in energy and sustainable engineering to his work, aligning with Arup's emphasis on innovative and sustainable design solutions.
Previous Positions in Energy and Sustainability
Before joining Arup, John Smyth worked as a Junior Energy Engineer at the 3 Counties Energy Agency (3CEA) from 2017 to 2018 in County Kilkenny, Ireland. He also served as an Energy and Sustainability Advisor at The Albanese Organization for five months in 2016, where he worked on sustainability initiatives at The Solaire in New York. Additionally, John had a brief tenure as a Meter Operations Associate at ESB in Wilton, Cork in 2015.
Educational Background in Engineering
John Smyth holds a Master of Science (MS) in Sustainable Energy Engineering from Waterford Institute of Technology, obtained in 2018. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Energy from University College Cork in 2017. Prior to his higher education, John attended Rockwell College from 2007 to 2013. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in both energy engineering and sustainable design.
Commitment to Sustainable Design
John Smyth is dedicated to integrating sustainability into his mechanical design engineering projects. His career trajectory reflects a strong commitment to sustainable practices in engineering. With ambitions to become a chartered engineer in the Sustainable Design and Building Services industry, John focuses on creating environmentally responsible and energy-efficient solutions for his clients.
Early Career and Internships
John Smyth began his career with internships and summer positions that laid the groundwork for his expertise in energy and sustainability. In 2014, he worked as a Summer Camp Counselor at Camp Rockwell in Tipperary. These early roles provided him with a diverse range of experiences that have contributed to his development as a mechanical design engineer with a strong focus on sustainability.