Dave Cavanaugh

Dave Cavanaugh is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in project management and thermodynamic modeling. Currently serving as a Senior Project Engineer at True North Consulting since April 2019, Dave specializes in managing performance tests for power plants, developing testing procedures, and overseeing projects with budgets ranging from $25k to $1M. Prior experience as a Principal Engineer at Siemens involved creating thermodynamic plant models and developing performance guarantees for contracts worth $10-25M. Roles at Siemens also included Performance Test Engineer and Proposal Engineer, where Dave demonstrated expertise in team management, budgeting, and client relations. Educational credentials include a BSME in Engineering Thermodynamics from the University of Florida and an AA in Pre-Engineering from the State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota.