Evan McDonald

About Evan McDonald

Innovative engineer with strong education and practical experience involving the design phase of mechanical and plumbing systems. Proficient in planning, recording, and completing projects in a timely manner. Hands-on and resourceful leader and communicator with proven capacity to keep project teams focused and productive.• Self-starting and goal-oriented engineer confident in leading and supporting projects that result in effective solutions.• Collaborative communicator able to offer direction and organize cross-functional teams.• Proficient in process design and continuous improvement; process safety; and QA and corrective action processes.Job 37:14

Experience

1. Lead Engineering Systems Analyst

   MSS Solutions, LLC

   Oct 2025 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Manage and mentor a team of Building Systems Analysts, overseeing workload distribution, technical quality, schedules, and professional development.Direct the development of proposals, budgets, scopes, and schedules for facility assessments based on equipment inventory, square footage, building count, and operational complexity.Lead mechanical and plumbing assessments for hotels, resorts, industrial facilities, and large commercial properties worldwide, evaluating system condition, performance, efficiency, and remaining useful life.Perform on-site evaluations of major MEP systems including chillers, cooling towers, boilers, pumps, water heaters, exhaust systems, rooftop units, split systems, and domestic water systems.Document equipment make, model, capacity, age, installation quality, operation, and service area; compile photographic records and detailed field notes.Produce comprehensive mechanical assessment and energy assessment reports (15–40 pages) detailing system operation, deficiencies, risks, and prioritized recommendations.Develop capital planning (CapEx) models outlining replacement timelines, projected costs, and obsolescence risk to support long-term budgeting and decision-making.Identify energy conservation measures, operational improvements, and potential utility rebate opportunities to reduce energy consumption and operating costs.Collaborate with Directors of Engineering and ownership groups to review findings, align recommendations with budgets, and prioritize projects.Support project managers with engineering review, equipment selection, and design validation to ensure systems are properly sized and perform as intended.Manage travel logistics and field execution while maintaining budgetary and scheduling accountability.

Education

• The Citadel

  Master of Science - MS, Project Management

  2020 — 2022

• The Citadel

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering

  2016 — 2020