Leadership
Jeffrey J. Gilbeaux
JEFFREY J. GILBEAUX, P.E.
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING EXPERT
Mr. Gilbeaux is a 1986 graduate of Drexel University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has completed Masters level courses at Penn State Great Valley campus in Engineering Science. His professional experience in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection design, analysis and assessment spans 32 years.
Mr. Gilbeaux’s expertise includes HVAC system design and failure analyses along with operational assessment, chiller and boiler plant faults, demand peak shaving systems, engine powered generator sets, power distribution within a building, system remediation, and HVAC systems building control and automation design, implementation and integration. Through his experience, he has gained and extensive knowledge of the NFPA and ICC Series Code Sets. Mr. Gilbeaux also has experience in HVAC DDC (Direct Digital Control) analysis and third party integration, as well as Sprinkler System design, analysis and assessment in accordance with NFPA-13 and IFC (ICC Series Fire Code), hazard classifications and zone density requirements.
Mr. Gilbeaux has lectured on Automatic Temperature Controls systems and system integration. He also has experience in the study and operational remediation of excessive building humidity issues and associated mold propagation. Mr. Gilbeaux has strong experience in ATC (Automatic Temperature Control) system requirements, commissioning, design, equipment selection, MEP construction management, and building HVAC systems review and remediation.
Education
b.s. mechanical engineering Drexel University 1986
Licenses
-Pennsylvania #PE043081E
-New York # 082335-1
1. President Philadelphia Chapter
2007-2008 (ASHRAE-Presidential Award of Excellence PAOE, and ACE Best Chapter President Performance of the Year award)
2. Regional technology Transfer Chair 2019
American Society of Professional Engineers (ASME)
American Statistical Association (ASA)
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE)
Delaware Valley Green Building Council (DVGBC)
International Code Council (ICC)
Contact
- (215) 834-5155
- Philadelphia, PA 19147
profile
employment history
Gilbeaux Associates
2003 – Present
Allen and Shariff Inc
2003 – 2004
The Trane Company
1998 – 2002
Johnson Controls Inc
1996 – 1998
Delaware Valley York Inc
1988 – 1996
Optimum Controls Corp
1986 – 1988
Industrial Valley Controls Inc.
1982 – 1986
DETAILED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CONSTRUCTONOMICS (CNX), LLC 2019 – PRESENT
Engineering Manager for School District Philadelphia
Engineering design management for HVAC upgrades on existing School District facilities and
new school construction.
GILBEAUX ASSOCIATES 2003-2019
Principal
Engineering design and management of projects in the HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection disciplines, while specializing in system problem assessment and resolution. Experience in Commissioning including LEED and non-LEED projects, energy modeling and conservation projects, and design and field analysis of automatic temperature control and
building automation systems. Third-party HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection project review, cost estimating and construction administration. Management and scheduling of staff engineers. Assessment of existing mechanical equipment site conditions and life expectancy. Mechanical/Electrical/HVAC fault analysis, root cause and remediation. Extensive knowledge of required design codes.
Building Load Analysis Programs (Trane Trace) and energy modeling, Basis of Design. Fire Protection hydraulic calculations. HVAC design including air distribution sizing, specifications and equipment selection, pump head and horsepower calculations, hydronic layout, and water, gas and condensate pipe sizing. Commercial kitchen exhaust hood design (Class I and II) and make up air systems; HVAC, Fire Protection and Plumbing site survey and analysis.
Electrical design including feeder calculations, short circuit ratings, panel selection, panel schedules, switchgear and new service coordination, lightning protection, single line diagram and specifications. Plumbing design including fixture requirements, sizing incoming domestic water service, sanitary and vent system sizing, domestic, sanitary and gas piping layout, schematics and inverts. Design of backflow prevention and prevention of improper cross connections and domestic water booster pump systems. Fire Alarm System design including schematic design and specifications.
ALLEN AND SHARIFF INC. 2002-2003
Director, New Jersey office
HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing design and specifications. HVAC load calculations, ductwork layout, piping layout, pump head calculations, equipment selection and schedules, electrical design and plumbing design of domestic water, heater selection, gas line sizing, sanitary and vent line sizing. Supervised design work by branch offices for local projects.
THE TRANE COMPANY 1998-2002
Building Automation Systems Department Manager
Supervised engineers, project managers, technicians and subcontractors for installation and service of building automation systems. Work included control of central plant monitoring systems, electrical submetering and integration of multiple brands and types of automation system networks.
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC. 1996-1998
Performance Contract Project Manager
Installation of outside funded energy conservation projects that include replacement of lighting, boilers, chillers, fans and pumps and retrofit related energy consuming equipment with more efficient products controlled by into a complete system that will offer payback in energy savings to the building owner or operator. Perform load calculations, equipment selection, review automation system design parameters and work product, contracting for HVAC, lighting and power and low voltage wiring installation, construction management and field review to owner acceptance.
DELAWARE VALLEY YORK INC. (NOW BURNS MECHANICAL) 1988 – 1996
Project Manager
Design and installation of HVAC, electrical and building automation systems. System design included central plant, water side free cooling, ice storage, automation, and submetering. Responsibilities included CAD, programming, equipment selection, Construction management of field work of in house and subcontractor labor and start up. Equipment selection including
boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, rooftop equipment, built up air handlers, VAV boxes and split system air handlers. Clients included hospitals, pharmaceuticals, data centers, shopping centers, schools and industrial facilities. Delaware valley York is now known as Burns Mechanical Inc.
OPTIMUM CONTROLS CORP. 1986 – 1988
Director of Engineering
Design of automatic temperature control and building automation systems. System design included pneumatic, electric and electronic controls and direct digital control systems (BAS), electrical submetering, peak shaving, and card access systems. Supervised engineers, CAD draftsmen and panel fabricators.
INDUSTRIAL VALLEY CONTROLS INC. 1982 – 1986
Project Manager
Design and CAD pneumatic, electric and building automation systems; provide programming, CAD plans for installation. Construction management of field labor and subcontractor work to project completion. Start up and check systems for proper operation.
certifications & training
Certified Backflow Prevention Device Inspector/Tester – New England Water Works Association
Introduction to Underfloor Airflow Systems – Price Training
Air handler Design for Optimal Owner Satisfaction – CESI Group
Advancements and Innovations in Heat Sync and Energy Recovery – CESI Group
Innovations in Adiabatic Cooling for Heat Rejection – CESI Group
Lessons Learned from Silicon Valley applied to operating room HVAC design – CESI Group
Blowing Away Energy Consumption- Fanwall technology – CESI Group
Chiller Plant Design in the 21st Century – CESI Group
Key Impacts of ASHRAE Standards on Waterside Design – James M Pleasants Co.
Variable Flow Over Cooling Towers for Energy savings- SPX/Marley
ASHRAE/IES/USGBC 189.1 for High performance Green Buildings – ASHRAE
Preview of ASHRAE Standard 90.4 – Data Centers – ASHRAE
Chilled Beam Technology – Sheetmetal Contractors Association
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 Energy Standard for Buildings – ASHRAE
Rainwater Harvesting and Graywater Systems – Highland tank
SMACNA HVAC Air Duct Leakage Technical Seminar SMACNA
Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Design – CaptiveAire RBI and Hydrotherm Boiler training – MESTEK
Designing a Free Cooling System – Marley/SPX
Variable Refrigerant Flow Diamond Designer Certification – Mitsubishi
Sustainability – Undefined Success in a Defined World – ASHRAE
Building Information Management (BIM) for Construction- Microsol Resources
Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems – ASHRAE
Commissioning for High Performance Buildings – ASHRAE
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