Raymond Planas is a mechanical engineer with experience in HVAC design, solar PV design, and CAD drafting. He has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from UNLV with a GPA of 3.64. He is proficient in various engineering software programs and holds a Nevada Certified Engineer Intern certification. Planas seeks to utilize his diverse skills and quality focus as a mechanical engineer.

1. Raymond Planas
(702) 501-7653 ∙ johnraymondplanas@gmail.com
Summary
Mechanical engineer with a desire to lead in team efforts, possessing a diverse proficiency in engineering software and
various subject fields. Quality-focused, highly-productive, quick-learning, and enthusiastic early professional.
Skills
- Proficient in SolidWorks, MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW, entire Microsoft Office package
- Experienced with AutoCAD, Revit, PTC Creo, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop
- Nevada Certified Engineer Intern
- Skilled with dynamics, fluid dynamics, dynamic systems, mechanical design, etc.
- Elementary proficiency in Filipino
Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.64
Experience
Mechanical HVAC exp U.S. Services Inc. June 2015 - Present
Design Engineer
 Designed HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial buildings using AutoCAD and Revit software.
Secretary American Society of Mechanical Engineers July 2015 - Present
 Helped plan and organize events and budgets for the professional Silver State section of ASME.
PV Designer SolarCity Feb 2015 - May 2015
Jr. PV Designer July 2014 - Feb 2015
 Designed plans for residential solar PV module arrays including structural and electrical calculations using
AutoCAD and company design software. One of the team’s top producers and earned the highest quality rating.
CAD Drafter UNLV Center for Energy Research Feb - July 2014
 Drafted plans for Center for Energy Research including final drawings sent to fabricators.
Chair American Society of Mechanical Engineers, UNLV Section 2014
 Collaborated with ASME local professional section, initiated revival project of Human Powered Vehicle
Challenge, organized Hoover Dam and other student tours, and redesigned logo, website, and social media.
Vice-President Tau Beta Pi, Nevada Beta 2013-2014
 Planned events/banquets, coordinated and completed all 5 Engineering Futures workshop modules.
Accomplishments
SolarCity
Helped make the team one of the company’s top design teams by having the team’s highest quality marks and consistently
being within the top 10 in production throughout the whole company, while providing helpful tips and tools to teammates.
2014 Troy Bartlett Service Award
“Most outstanding senior for service to others, both on the college campus and within the local community”
2014 1st
Place Interdisciplinary Award
Senior Design Competition. Also received a provisional patent for our project.
Dean’s Honor List
College of Engineering; 5-time recipient