Susan MacDougall

Susan is a leader in the field of energy modelling in British Columbia.  She is a mechanical engineer and project manager with nearly 15 years of experience and a passion for sustainability, which has been her career focus.  She is the owner of Focal Engineering Inc, which she founded in 2015.  

Her certifications include:

    – Professional Engineer (Engineers & Geoscientists BC),
– LEED® Accredited Professional with a Building Design + Construction Specialty (Green Building Certification Inst.),
– Certified Passive House Consultant (Passive House Canada), and
– PowerSmart Modeller (BC Hydro).

Susan’s work has included mechanical design, energy modelling, research, and other energy analysis for new construction and existing buildings.  Some of her career highlights include presenting at conferences across North America, contributing to several magazine publications, leading the LEED® energy modelling team for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Athlete’s Village, and being the lead mechanical designer for two buildings that won Vancouver Regional Construction Association Excellence awards. 

Susan is an avid supporter of diversity in engineering, energy modelling and sustainability initiatives, and volunteers at several organizations.

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-macdougall-399b171