Nicholas Hess

Nicholas Hess is an experienced project manager currently working at LaFata Contract Services, LLC since February 2023. Previously, Nicholas held the role of Assistant Project Manager at Riggs Distler Company from December 2019 to February 2023 and served as an Instrument Reliability Engineer at Philadelphia Energy Solutions, LLC from May 2018 to September 2019, managing significant projects including a modernization initiative and a major compressor turnaround. Prior experience includes working as a Test Engineer at BAE Systems, where Nicholas ensured compliance with federal standards for the Navy’s AEGIS Weapon System, and as a Membership Sales professional at Club Metro USA. Nicholas began an engineering career with an Engineering Co-op at the Philadelphia Water Department, focusing on hydraulic modeling and inspections. Nicholas holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University and has foundational education from Rowan College at Burlington County.