Scott Rushing
P.E., LEED® AP; Director, Engineering Services
Scott oversees all engineering at Rushing. He has provided solutions for an extensive range of project types with all levels of complexity and is an industry-recognized expert at code analysis. He performs energy modeling, LEED concept development, and utility incentive procurement. Scott is adept at delivering appropriate solutions that optimize performance while meeting owner criteria, including cost constraints.
Eric Vander Mey
P.E., LEED® AP; Director, Mechanical Engineering
With a passion for details and problem solving, Eric is dedicated to project solutions that are cost-effective and energy-efficient. In addition to consulting engineering, he has worked in the design/build industry which contributes to his thorough understanding of the contractor's perspective on every project. Eric is an appointed member of Seattle's Construction Codes Advisory Board.
Craig Gagner
P.E.; Sr. Project Manager, Mechanical Engineer
Craig has 34 years experience in the industry working in general construction, design/build contracting, and design engineering. In addition to mechanical design, his diverse background also includes being a commissioning test engineer and Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker in the HVAC trade. Craig is highly knowledgeable in pricing, value engineering, conceptual design, engineering, pre-construction, and the technical aspects of construction.
Nathan Miller
P.E., LEED® AP; Mechanical Engineer
Nathan is passionate
about sustainable practices and is ardent about incorporating them into
his designs. He has expertise in natural ventilation and energy
modeling, is co-chair of the Seattle Branch Cascadia Green Building
Council's Steering Committee, and is involved in the
Seattle Climate Partnership.
Nathan's perfect day is a sunny bike ride to the farmers' market to buy some Rainer cherries and a fresh load of bread.
Erik Olnon
P.E., LEED® AP; Mechanical Engineer
Erik provides expertise in plumbing and hydronic piping design, load calculations, low- and medium-pressure ductwork design, product selection, and equipment scheduling. Working with new construction, complex remodels and historic renovations, he is experienced in many project types. Erik is in the MBA program at the University of Washington; he brings a can-do attitude and is passionate about providing clients cost-effective solutions with minimal environmental impacts.
Robby Oylear
E.I.T., LEED® AP; Mechanical Project Engineer
Robby has a
passion for sustainable practices, an eye for accuracy, and focuses on
HVAC, plumbing, and piping design; energy modeling; and LEED management.
He is an active member in local Energy Code development and performs
project quality assurance on all energy code issues to assure that the
most effective decisions are made to save both energy and
cost.
Robby had his fifteen minutes of fame when he was featured in an E.E. Robbins commercial with his wife, sharing their engagement story.
Grant Young
LEED® AP; Designer
With a
passion for 3-D design and puzzle-solving, Grant brings more than 10
years experience with integrated design of building systems and
manufacturing components. He designs mechanical, plumbing, and
electrical systems and is proficient in AutoCAD MEP and
Revit.
Grant once had three barbeque grills going at once and managed not to burn any of the food.
Jeff Lynch
P.E., LEED® AP; Mechanical Engineer
Jeff is dedicated to project solutions that are
cost-effective and sustainable. During his nearly 10 years of
mechanical and plumbing design, he has provided solutions for
institutional, educational, mixed-use residential, and high-rise office buildings for both new construction and complex remodels. In addition to consulting engineering, Jeff worked in the design/build industry for 3 years, which provides him insight into the perspective of the contractor through the design and construction processes.
Jeff loves to get out into the mountains; carrying everything he needs to survive in his backpack.
Maxwell Greenheck
LEED® AP; Mechanical Project Engineer
Maxwell has been practicing HVAC and plumbing systems engineering for 4 years. He has experience in completing whole-building mechanical systems design from the schematic design phase through to building construction and turnover. Maxwell's diverse skill set also includes creating energy models to assist in identifying cost-effective building upgrades and improved building energy performance.
Although having the longest commute to work, Maxwell opts to spend that time supporting the transit system in lieu of a gas guzzling car.
Mitch Fotes
Senior CAD Designer
Mitch has 22 years of CAD experience within many disciplines including Civil, Survey, Structural, and MEP Engineering. He is proficient with Autodesk AutoCAD/LDD/Civil 3D/MEP, and Microstation XM. Mitch has managed projects of varying scale, and is adept at keeping them on track and within budget.
Just like many Rushing employees, Mitch is happiest when he is on two wheels, not four.
Evan Harris
CAD Drafter
Evan has been a strong team member of the CAD department at Rushing for a year. He is proficient with Autodesk AutoCad and has produced drawings for numerous projects of varying scales and types. His responsive dedication to the end product makes him a consistent asset to each project team.
With a background and degree in Fashion Design, it's safe to say he's one of a kind in the Mechanical Engineering field.
