James Phillips

James Phillips is a Project Development Engineer specializing in Solar and Energy Storage at McKinstry since November 2023. Prior to this role, James served as a Codes and Standards Engineer II at Sunnova Energy from May 2022 to December 2023, and as a Production Engineer at Daily Thermetrics from July 2018 to May 2022. At Daily Thermetrics, James led multiple successful field installation projects across three continents, managed substantial capital projects, and developed design updates that significantly enhanced department sales. James’s expertise includes using AutoCAD for designing temperature sensors, overseeing manufacturing processes, and conducting research as an intern at the Particle Flow and Tribology Lab and Mechadynamics Lab. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University and a High School Diploma from Lake Highland Preparatory School.