Thursten D. Simonsen P.e.

Thursten D. Simonsen, P.E. is a licensed professional engineer with extensive experience in the design and management of commercial and government building projects. Currently serving as a Senior Associate Engineer at O'Connell Robertson since June 2022, Thursten has held various leadership roles including Director of Operations at CoolSys Energy Design and Business Development Manager at Performance Services. Previous positions include Account Executive at McKinstry, Solutions Development Leader at Johnson Controls, and Director of Project Management at Texas Facilities Commission, where significant responsibilities included overseeing capital improvements and managing project teams. Educational qualifications include an MBA from The University of Texas at San Antonio and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. Interests encompass energy efficiency, sustainable design, and high-performance buildings.