Francisco Contreras
About Francisco Contreras
Francisco Contreras is a Mechanical Engineer at H.H. Angus & Associates Ltd. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with extensive experience in mechanical design and energy assessment.
Current Role at H.H. Angus & Associates Ltd.
Francisco Contreras is currently working as a Mechanical Engineer at H.H. Angus & Associates Ltd. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He leverages his expertise in mechanical design to contribute to high performance building projects. His role includes developing whole-building energy models for code compliance and performance standards, furthering the company's goals in sustainable and energy-efficient building design.
Previous Positions at H.H. Angus & Associates Ltd.
Before becoming a Mechanical Engineer, Francisco Contreras worked through several roles at H.H. Angus & Associates Ltd. His journey began as a Mechanical Designer from 2015 to 2017 and progressed to Senior Mechanical Designer from 2017 to 2019. These roles have provided him with comprehensive experience in mechanical design and building energy assessment. With over eight years in the company, Contreras has developed a significant and diverse background in mechanical engineering.
Academic Experience and Education
Francisco Contreras holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto, where he studied from 2013 to 2015. He also earned his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad Simón Bolívar, completing his studies in 2011. Alongside his academic pursuits, Contreras worked as a Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Toronto and as a Teaching Assistant at Universidad Simón Bolívar.
Experience in Project Programming and Scheduling
In 2012, Francisco Contreras gained valuable project management skills as a Project Programmer/Scheduler at ENIAC for nine months. This experience allowed him to develop a keen understanding of project timelines, resource allocation, and effective scheduling which he continues to apply in his engineering roles.
Expertise in Building Energy Assessment
Francisco Contreras specializes in building simulations and energy assessment. He is responsible for developing whole-building energy models for code compliance and performance standards. His work includes serving as an Energy Star Portfolio Manager, where he focuses on improving building energy performance and compliance.
Notable Projects
Currently, Francisco Contreras is working on the new South Niagara Hospital project and involved in the renovations for Ontario Power Generation's new office. These projects highlight his expertise and ongoing contribution to significant architectural and engineering projects within Ontario.