Daniel McIlhaney

Daniel McIlhaney has a diverse work experience that spans the fields of engineering, construction, and military operations. Daniel started their career in 2015 as a Contract Coordinator Resource Management at Dominion Energy, where they worked for three months. Daniel then moved on to work as an Electric Distribution Designer at Dominion Energy for four months in 2016. In 2017, Daniel briefly worked as an Assistant Superintendent at Compo Construction Company.

From 2017 to 2018, Daniel attended the Engineer Basic Officer Leader Course at the US Army Corps of Engineers School. Daniel continued their military career with the US Army, serving as an Engineer Assistant Operations Planner from 2018 to 2019 and an Engineer Platoon Leader from 2019 to 2020. During this time, they supervised and managed a 40-person operating unit and optimized scheduling and tracking systems.

In 2020, Daniel became a Battalion Engineer with the US Army, where they advised, coordinated, and integrated engineering services for a 600-person infantry battalion. Daniel continued their military service as an Engineer Student Advisor in 2022, training and developing junior engineer officers.

Daniel also gained experience in the academic field. In 2021, they were a student at the US Army Corps of Engineers School, attending the Engineer Captains Career Course. Daniel also pursued a Master's degree in Geological Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology from 2021 to 2022.

Most recently, Daniel joined Engineered Structures, Inc. (ESI) in 2023 as a Project Engineer. Their role involves supporting the management team for a large multifamily project in East Boise, Idaho, assisting with construction management activities, and ensuring quality control.

Overall, Daniel McIlhaney has a strong background in engineering, construction, and military operations, with experience in project management, leadership, and coordination.

Daniel McIlhaney obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Building Construction from Virginia Tech, where they studied from 2012 to 2017. Daniel further pursued their education at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, earning a Master of Science degree in Geological/Geophysical Engineering from 2021 to 2022. In addition to their degrees, Daniel McIlhaney obtained NCCER Certification from NCCER in May 2022.