Claudia Vargas Arenas Pe

Vice President at Cosentini Associates

Claudia Vargas Arenas, PE has extensive work experience in the building system industry, primarily in HVAC system design. Claudia began their career as a Mechanical Engineer at Tetra Tech in 2013. In this role, they focused on projects including high-rise residential, commercial, cultural, interiors, and mixed-use buildings, primarily located in New York City. Claudia'sresponsibilities included design calculations, coordination, preparation of construction documents, and field observations.

Claudia then joined Cosentini Associates in 2013 and held various roles within the company. As an Associate, Claudia was a project manager responsible for HVAC system design. Claudia regularly coordinated with building owners, developers, architects, design consultants, and contractors, and prepared system comparisons and cost analyses for client review.

In 2015, Claudia was promoted to Senior Associate, where they led internal operations and marketing discussions. Claudia represented Cosentini at recruitment events and interviewed prospective hires. Claudia also played an active role in proposal creation, negotiation, and tracking, including master service agreements. Additionally, Claudia continued to serve as a project manager and HVAC system design specialist.

Most recently, Claudia served as Vice President at Cosentini Associates, starting in January 2022. In this role, they served as an active project manager and global account manager. Claudia presented to clients for prospective projects and supervised their team.

Throughout their career, Claudia has demonstrated strong leadership skills, excellent project management abilities, and expertise in HVAC system design.

Claudia Vargas Arenas, PE has a strong educational background in engineering and design. Claudia earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University, completing their studies from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, they pursued a Certificate in HVAC Systems Design from New York University between 2013 and 2014.

While their earlier educational experiences have not yielded specific degrees or fields of study, Claudia attended Whitman College in 2008 and Walla Walla University in the same year. Prior to their college education, they attended Walla Walla High School from 2005 to 2009.

In terms of certifications, Claudia obtained a "LEED Green Associate" certification from the Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) in August 2023. Claudia also holds a Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the New York State Education Department. Further details about the specific month and year of obtaining the PE license are not available in the provided information.

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Timeline

  • Vice President

    January, 2022 - present

  • Senior Associate

    September, 2019

  • Associate

    December, 2015

  • Mechanical Engineer

    July, 2013