Day in the Life: Meet Our 2022 Interns

We’re excited to welcome our 2022 summer interns! Our intern program gives new talent experience with several types of projects throughout their discipline as well as our other markets. Each intern also receives a company mentor and will have opportunities to interact and engage with senior leadership.

In this blog series, see what our amazing interns experience during their time working at Ross & Baruzzini:

Emre Guvenilir | Information Technology Database Intern

“My entire team is supportive and helps me when I need it, but also lets me figure out issues on my own to learn how to troubleshoot properly before asking for help. There were times I would be stuck on an issue, but with the help of Google, a programmer’s best friend, and a little bit of critical thinking, I have solved many of the issues I came across.”

Read Emre’s Full Story

Kalib Morales | Mobility Systems Intern

“As a student at the University of Delaware for civil engineering, I have always dreamt of working in infrastructure. Roads, bridges, trains, housing – they all pique my interest in leaving a positive mark on the world. Here at Ross & Baruzzini, my dreams are a reality.”

Read Kalib’s Full Story

Luke Muckerheide | Mechanical Intern

“The great thing about this internship is that you immediately get involved with real-world work. After review, the HVAC systems I worked on can be put into buildings. The documents and schematics I worked with will be sent to contractors and building owners. In ten years, you can walk into a hospital or classroom in ten years and know that your work is a part of it.”

Read Luke’s Full Story

Nate Ulsas | Business Development & Sales Intern

“As a sales intern, here you will learn the different functions of making sales proposals in each market; potential client and project research, operating sales databases, and how to successfully create and maintain networks necessary to succeed in the world of business development.”

Read Nate’s Full Story

Rosalie Garzia | Medical Equipment Planning Intern

“After that, I began my first project. I received a list of equipment that a university will be purchasing for an expansion and created the project in Planview. In addition, I completed an electrical audit to send to the architect to ensure each item has proper electrical sourcing. Within the first few weeks of my internship, I was already meeting with clients to share my report!”

Read Rosalie’s Full Story

Devin Ea | Technology Intern

“One of the projects I’ve worked on is the SCL Health Hospital, where I’ve revised the tech layout and have gone on a site visit. During this internship, I’ve learned how to do lots of small things that help contribute to the project, and I’m continuing to learn new things.”

Read Devin’s Full Story

Emma Parker | Electrical Intern

“My job at Ross & Baruzzini has given me a better understanding of our international project design process. I have been able to improve our group’s organization and project documentation. Overall, my time at Ross & Baruzzini has trained me to be a successful engineer after graduation.”

Read Emma’s Full Story

John Matulis | Mechanical Intern

“As a member of the mechanical team at Ross and Baruzzini, each new day brings its own excitement and challenges. Recently, the most pressing project for my team here in the Kansas City office has been designing the HVAC system for a new football operations center for the University of Virginia.”

Read John’s Full Story

Aidan Donovan | Plumbing Intern

“Most of my time is spent at my desk working on drawings, but there are times when you will be out on a job site. During the second week of my internship, I visited the Lemay water treatment plant. This was my first site visit, and it was a great way to see what life in the field is like.”

Read Aidan’s Full Story

Day in the Life: Nate Ulsas | Business Development & Sales Intern

My name is Nate Ulsas. I am a business development & sales intern at Ross & Baruzzini. An average day for me at work includes a combination of meetings, marketing research, and submitting information into our sales database.

Each meeting is different, and I also received one-on-one training in addition to meet-and-greets with various people around the company, business conferences, client meetings in or outside the office, and even a military affairs meeting on an Air Force Base.

One project I have worked on includes organizing the company’s annual golf tournament. I completed the research and planning needed for us to switch from a traditional tournament to hosting the event at Top Golf for the first time this year.

As a sales intern, here you will learn the different functions of making sales proposals in each market; potential client and project research, operating sales databases, and how to successfully create and maintain networks necessary to succeed in the world of business development.

Day in the Life: Luke Muckerheide | Mechanical Intern

My name is Luke Muckerheide, and I am an upcoming sophomore at Purdue University studying mechanical engineering. I chose Ross & Baruzzini for my first summer internship because I heard good things about the company and the work seemed interesting. The first week of my internship was mostly onboarding activities to get me set up on the company’s systems and programs while preparing for the work I would be doing.

By the second week, I was already working on projects with the mechanical team, going on-site visits, and talking with suppliers to get equipment with the right specs. Within the next couple of weeks, I started on my biggest project of the summer: The Indiana University School of Medicine.

After learning the basics of Revit, I was given the freedom to look through our model of this expansive, ten-story building. I was looking to fix any conflicts between pipes and ducts in the confined area between ceilings and floors called the plenum space.

At first, I would just fix minor errors by nudging one pipe or duct slightly out of the way (after checking the ends to be sure I would not hit something else). But as I gradually got accustomed to the program and the building, I gradually worked on larger and larger fixes. After this project, my coworkers gave me other tasks, including, markups (implementing an engineer’s on-paper sketch into a CAD model), basic calculations, and moving data around on schedules (large spreadsheets with information about mechanical equipment).

The great thing about this internship is that you immediately get involved with real-world work. After review, the HVAC systems I worked on can be put into buildings. The documents and schematics I worked with will be sent to contractors and building owners. You can walk into a hospital or classroom in ten years and know that your work is a part of it. That’s the greatest thing about building engineering and you get to experience it yourself as an intern at Ross & Baruzzini.

Ross & Baruzzini Mobility Systems Team Joins TYLin to Advance Strategic Infrastructure Projects

Effective July 15, 2022, Ross & Baruzzini’s Mobility System group, formerly MACRO, joins TYLin International, a global alliance company, to more closely align with the mobility practices of TYLin along with GPO Group and Sam Schwartz, TYLin companies. 

This move aligns a broad spectrum of transportation professionals to ensure clients realize the smoothest project experiences.

“The changes clients will see from this strategic effort will be the enhanced connections, collaboration and knowledge sharing to support your needs,” says Megan Huff, Vice President, Managing Principal – Mobility Systems. “It means that as their needs evolve, we will be able to provide more efficient access to additional resources and expertise that might be needed to support their future requirements.“

There will be no changes in project teams, client-focused operations, or in the quality of the service provided. Mobility Systems will continue to work under its existing contracts and will deliver the highest quality services to clients.

Ross & Baruzzini will continue to be an important partner in future transportation projects as TYLin works closely with its communications, security, or digital teams to create systems that meet the demands of our future.

To learn more about TYLin, please visit www.tylin.com. For additional questions, please contact [email protected].

Day in the Life: Kalib Morales | Mobility Systems Intern

As a student at the University of Delaware for civil engineering, I have always dreamt of working in infrastructure. Roads, bridges, trains, housing – they all pique my interest in leaving a positive mark on the world. Here at Ross & Baruzzini, my dreams are a reality.

Hi, my name is Kalib, I am the Mobility Systems Intern at Ross & Baruzzini. For this internship, I had the option to work hybrid, giving me access to my own personal office.

My office had plenty of room for work.

Along with this wonderful desk, I was able to get a great view of Lansdale, PA. Since my first day, this internship has been enlightening, to say the least. I have learned so much and worked on projects that positively impacted our community.

My favorite project (so far) is working with a transportation department to provide van transit options for limited-income communities. Some other projects I have worked on include overhauling the of SEPTA systems used for their entire train grid. I have also had the pleasure of going out to a SEPTA location to test the changes and determine if the software is working correctly.

The window view from my desk.

As the first intern in Mobility Systems, I gained critical experience finding information on projects and processes. This has been a great opportunity to learn and grow. I would say this is the best internship experience I have ever had. While the team is smaller, the work environment is phenomenal. This team provided clear direction and helpful support; they wanted me and the project to succeed.

On a typical day, I read specifications, completed research, and created spreadsheets or presentations. My time here has been my best work experience, and I can’t imagine working with a different team.

The projects I worked on varied, but had one common theme, finding the ideal solution for the client.

Day in the Life: Emre Guvenilir | Database Intern

I am a rising sophomore studying computer science at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, where I am part of the men’s soccer team. I am a database and application development intern at Ross & Baruzzini working with the application development team. I am working remotely from my hometown in Long Island, New York.

During my internship, I’ve worked on a variety of projects including helping code applications to promote the team’s goal of reducing company expenses. I have used programming languages such as JQuery, JavaScript, and Java. I work closely with our web application developers, Austin Frederick and Alex Jones, to create CA-Services and Chalkboard programs, which will promote collaboration between divisions and groups.

In addition, I collaborate with our data scientist, Garrett Cohen, to help our team maintain and clean our database, using scripts written in Python and SQL, as well as utilizing data visualization in PowerBI. I also took part in a key project designing a script to handle similar file names. This script determines which files need to be maintained and which could be discarded.

I also worked closely with PowerApps, a simplified version of hard-coding apps, to support project collaboration. Our PowerApps system will aid in reducing wait time and centralize outgoing communications.

This internship has allowed me to not only learn more about computer science, data visualization, and programming and gain an understanding of working in a corporate environment. Working with people outside of the app development team to solve issues allows me to see how teams within companies interact and being part of that problem-solving process is exciting.

My entire team is supportive and helps me when I need it, but they also let me figure out issues on my own to learn how to troubleshoot appropriately before asking for help. There were times I would be stuck on a problem, but with the help of Google, a programmer’s best friend, and a little bit of critical thinking, I have been able to solve many of the issues I came across.

Honoring International Women in Engineering Day 2022

Our organization is committed to supporting the women who contribute to Ross & Baruzzini’s success. Women across our different teams, from aviation to accounting, are extraordinary models of skill, experience, and tenacity.

Ross & Baruzzini is celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2022 by recognizing several of our engineers, leaders, and designers:

Tori Gillespie, PE, Director of Operations – Healthcare, Featured in Thrive Global

Tori Gillespie was recently featured in a Thrive Global community article on reaching career goals and finding a role that brings long-term satisfaction:

“Refrain from saying ‘no’ until you really have evaluated the opportunity,” she says. “You should not be afraid if something takes you outside of your comfort zone. With every challenge, there is an opportunity for growth. If there is something you are not sure about, ask questions. There’s nothing wrong with weighing the pros and cons. Anytime I am unsure of an opportunity, I discuss it with my advocate and personal board of directors. I like to get feedback from others to see things from a different perspective and view.”

As a Director of Operations, she leads multi-discipline teams, managing scope, schedule, and budget to deliver high-performing building infrastructure systems that meet her healthcare client’s goals. Some of her notable project clients include Siteman Cancer Center, BJC HealthCare, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Mobility Systems Vice President – Managing Principal, Megan Huff, PfMP, Accepted into Chief Women in Leadership Network, for Second Consecutive Year

Earlier this year, we were excited to congratulate Megan Huff on her second year with Chief.

Chief’s mission is to drive women to the top — and keep them there. As a private network for powerful women, it’s the only organization specifically designed for women at the highest levels of leadership. At a time when women’s participation in the workforce is at a 33-year low, supporting women in leadership is more vital than ever.

As a member of Chief, Megan is in good company with executive leaders from Google, Square, IBM, and many other leading businesses. “We really are focused on building a community and resources specifically for executive women,” says Chief co-founder Carolyn Childers.

Celebrating the Women of Ross & Baruzzini – “Alone We Can Do So Little, Together We Can Do So Much.”

This quote from Helen Keller highlights the power of teamwork, and we are proud to salute our innovative talent across our firm leading teams, managing deadlines, and keeps projects on track for success in our Women of Ross & Baruzzini series:

Celebrating the Women of Ross & Baruzzini: Government & Accounting

Celebrating the Women of Ross & Baruzzini: Mobility and Security

Celebrating the Women of Ross & Baruzzini: Business Development and Marketing

Celebrating the Women of Ross & Baruzzini: Medical Equipment Planning

Celebrating the Women of Ross & Baruzzini: Healthcare, Higher Education, and Human Resources

Celebrating the Women of Ross & Baruzzini: Indianapolis and Kansas City Offices

Aviation Profile

Founded in 1953, Ross & Baruzzini is consistently ranked as one of the premier consulting engineering firms in the world. Since our first airport project in 1973, Ross & Baruzzini has managed projects in nearly 200 airports throughout the United States and 30 countries for projects ranging from $1 Million to $32 Billion.

These projects include the redevelopment of existing terminals while existing airline operations were maintained to develop the world’s largest, newest airport complex. Ross & Baruzzini is the largest and most experienced provider of airport I.T. and security consulting and engineering services in the U.S. aviation market.

Smart Airport operations incorporate improved operational efficiencies, enhanced passenger experience, and advanced security protection. As an international aviation firm, Ross & Baruzzini has a true understanding of where technology is heading and how it can improve airport operations and the customer experience.

Our team of airport operations experts, system engineers, and technology consultants specialize in developing integrated airport operations and technology applications that enable airport processes and procedures to operate more intelligently. Ross & Baruzzini provides a wide range of aviation services, including operations strategic planning; systems design and engineering; systems installation, testing, commission; and program management support services providing staff augmentation to support all aspects of airport operations.

airport waiting area with airplane taking off in the background

In addition to traditional consulting and engineering disciplines, Ross & Baruzzini is a nationally recognized leader in risk and resilience management and security planning in the airport sector and within a wide range of critical infrastructure sectors.

The Ross & Baruzzini Team possesses broad industry experience and expertise in conducting threat and vulnerability assessments. Our team combines assessment knowledge with a comprehensive understanding of airports and the operating environment. It is cognizant of potential changes and industry-leading mitigation strategies that may have a risk management impact.

Ross & Baruzzini also provides specialized engineering experience in aviation support systems.
Primary professional services focus on planning, assessments, design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of complex automated baggage handling systems (BHS), explosive detection and trace detection systems for baggage security screening. Our full range of services are offered by professional staff with extensive hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of applied technology, manufacturing, construction, and application of governmental security mandates and processes. We have handled more than 1,000 complete or in-process projects involving automated baggage systems ranging from $25,000 to $235 million in contract value.

Additionally, the Ross & Baruzzini professional staff have authored and contributed several critical security and information technology guidance studies as part of the Program for Applied Research in Airport Security (PARAS) in coordination with Safe Skies Alliance.

Moreover, our personnel and system subject matter experts (SMEs) have over 14 years of TSA technical support experience at over 140 U.S. airports with over 800+ Explosive Detection Systems (EDS).

Specialty Services

Airport Operations
• Operations Master Planning
• Airside/Landside/Terminal/FAA Operations
• Policies and Procedures Development
• Title 14, CFR, Part 139 Compliance
• Operation Processes Re-engineering
• Resources and Staff Optimization
• CAPEX, OPEX Budget Planning

Airport Security
• Security Concept of Operations
• Security Risk Assessment and Compliance
• TSA/CBP/Law Enforcement Requirements Planning
• Passengers, Baggage, and Goods Screening
• Security and Emergency Control Centers Planning
• Access Control and Video Surveillance
• Perimeter Intrusion Detection
• Public Space Risk Assessment
• Threat & Vulnerability Assessment (TVA)
• Automated Screening Lanes (ASLs)

Airport Technology
• Technology Master Planning
• Airport Integration Platforms
• Common Use Systems
• Communications Infrastructure Systems Engineering
• Telecommunication Systems Engineering
• Aviation and Passenger Operation Systems Engineering
• Life Safety and Security Systems Engineering
• Audio-Visual and Augmented Reality Systems Engineering
• Process and Building Automation Systems Engineering
• Airport Digital Transformation
• Data Center and Business Continuity Systems Engineering

Baggage Handling Systems
• Automated Outbound Systems
• Integrated Security Screening Systems
• International Recheck and Transfer Systems
• Early Bag Storage Systems
• Inbound Claim Systems
• Automated Sorting Systems
• SAC

See You in Paris: Join Our Aviation Team in France for the 2022 Passenger Terminal Expo & Conference

The world’s largest annual airport exhibition is back in Paris! The Passenger Terminal Expo is a must-attend event bringing together thought leaders from across the world to explore the industry’s latest technology and rapid growth potential.

Let’s meet in Paris to talk about how we can help you develop an integrated approach that is personalized to your individual needs, ensuring that your next project is safe and secure as passenger demand grows:

Why Attend the 2022 Passenger Terminal Expo & Conference?

The Passenger Terminal Expo & Conference will once again provide a significant opportunity for airports and airlines to debate current issues and form business relationships on a global scale, with 10,000+ people from at least 130 countries attending each year.

Attracting 1,900+ senior airport, airline, aviation authority, government, and related business executives from all over the world, this event provides essential solutions and idea exchanges for the future development of the world’s airports.

Stay Ahead of the Game and Connect with Our Aviation Experts

Business Development Directors, Jim Carey and Jen Zemba, will be in attendance. If you’re attending, contact us here to set up your one-on-one during this event.

Tori Gillespie, Director of Operations – Healthcare, Featured in Thrive Global

Tori Gillespie, Director of Operations – Healthcare, was recently featured in a Thrive Global community article on reaching career goals and finding a role that brings long-term satisfaction:

By staying open-minded, you set yourself up for success when nontraditional or surprising opportunities come your way. For instance, let’s say a recruiter or old coworker reaches out to you on LinkedIn for a role you’ve never considered. If there’s a chance it could help you reach your overarching life and career goals, you should explore it!

Tori Gillespie, healthcare market director of operations at Ross & Baruzzini, recommends engaging in any conversations regarding the new opportunity.

“Refrain from saying ‘no’ until you really have evaluated the opportunity,” she says. “You should not be afraid if something takes you outside of your comfort zone. With every challenge, there is an opportunity for growth. If there is something you are not sure about, ask questions. There’s nothing wrong with weighing the pros and cons. Anytime I am unsure of an opportunity, I discuss it with my advocate and personal board of directors. I like to get feedback from others to see things from a different perspective and view.”

As a Director of Operations, she leads multi-discipline teams, managing scope, schedule, and budget to deliver high-performing building infrastructure systems that meet her healthcare client’s goals. Some of her notable project clients include Siteman Cancer Center, BJC HealthCare, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

To learn more about opportunities at Ross & Baruzzini, visit our Careers page.