Michael Perry Résumé

Experience

May to Aug 2026Horsham, Pennsylvania

Trefz Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Trefz Engineering is a consulting firm that designs mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems for institutional buildings. Most of my work was hydraulic modeling of campus chilled-water systems, along with design support and drawing review on building projects.

  1. University of Delaware chilled-water model

    Built the first Pipe-Flo hydraulic model of the University of Delaware campus chilled-water network, consolidating historical engineering records into a single reference for future utility connections.

  2. University of Pennsylvania hydraulic systems

    Modeled interconnected hydraulic systems at the University of Pennsylvania to evaluate flow distribution and interactions across multi-building central utility infrastructure.

  3. Wharton Learning Center feasibility analysis

    Co-authored a technical feasibility analysis for the UPenn Wharton Learning Center, assessing system capacity, utility interfaces and proposed connections.

  4. Calculations and design in Revit

    Performed engineering calculations and supported equipment selection, system layouts and coordinated mechanical design in Autodesk Revit.

  5. Drawing and specification review

    Reviewed multidisciplinary drawings and specifications to identify design conflicts and assess constructability and code compliance.

CENTRAL PLANTChillerChillerPumps Building ABuilding BBuilding C Supply mainReturn main Control valve Supply Return
Conceptual schematic of a campus chilled-water loop, drawn with generic components to show the kind of system a hydraulic model represents. It is not a client drawing.

Client drawings, models and system data are not shown on this site.

Additional engineering work

Case studies

Fall 2026, ongoing

Senior Design (EML 4550)

Automated medication dispensing device

I'm on a senior design team designing an automated medication dispensing device for people with mid-stage dementia. So far I've worked on requirements development, concept generation and our engineering documentation, including the record of our design decisions. The project is still in progress.

Personal project

CNC Router Programming

3D waving American flag

For a personal project, I programmed CNC router toolpaths in Mastercam and ran the router to machine a three-dimensional waving American flag from wood.

Spring 2026

Stirling Engine

Mechanical design and fabrication

I modeled the parts in SolidWorks, machined them in the university machine shop and assembled a working engine.

Case study

Leadership

Florida State University

FSU Startup Studio

Founder and President

I founded FSU Startup Studio, a student organization that brings together students interested in developing businesses, products and new ideas. The focus is on feedback, collaboration and accountability.

Florida State University

Zeta Beta Tau

Founding Father and VP of Operations

Led chapter operations and implemented standardized processes to support efficiency and policy compliance.