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Colleen

Colleen Jones, EIT

System Design Engineer

Meet Colleen Jones, the dynamic System Design Engineer at Positive Energy, who joined the team in April 2022. Armed with an EIT credential and a Bachelors of Science in Architectural Engineering, Colleen navigates the realm of design with expertise and enthusiasm.

Colleen's expertise extends to a host of professional software, from Revit and AutoCAD to SketchUp, Rhino, Trane Trace, and RHVAC. Her designs are a testament to her passion for better buildings, passive house design, and sustainability.

To Colleen, building design is an avenue to enhance communities' quality of life. Her mission is to create a built environment that leaves a lasting positive impact, fostering well-being for generations to come.

In the projects she tackles at Positive Energy, Colleen's impact is transformational. Her designs not only ensure comfort and health for occupants but also minimize the ecological footprint. It's about creating homes that serve as sanctuaries for decades while nurturing the surrounding environment. The thrill of Positive Energy's projects lies in their diversity and challenges. Each project is a new puzzle to solve, a new opportunity to create something extraordinary.

Among her colleagues, Colleen finds a network of kindred spirits. The shared passion for the work and the genuine support they offer each other create an environment of camaraderie. Colleen's proudest moments stem from collaboration. She cherishes the incredible outcomes achieved by working together on projects, a testament to the power of teamwork.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Colleen's heart lies in fostering dogs with her local city shelter. It's a testament to her compassion and dedication to making a positive impact.

Her favorite book, "Catch-22," mirrors her appreciation for complexity and satire. Her favorite quote, "People aren't against you, they are for themselves," reflects her understanding of human motivations. An unusual tidbit about Colleen adds charm - she has one double-jointed thumb, a unique trait that mirrors her distinctive approach to life and design.

Colleen Jones isn't just a System Design Engineer; she's a creator of community well-being, a solver of design challenges, and a cherished member of the Positive Energy family.