Engineer &
Energy StrategistMegan Conard
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I have always believed that energy is the foundation of progress. It enables innovation and growth, while also shaping the challenges of the energy transition. No matter my role, I've always centered my ambitions around energy.
I hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder and worked for two years at Saint-Gobain. First, as a research engineer for carbon capture technology and then exploring sustainability process solutions for gypsum board.
While working in engineering, I came to understand that investment decisions in energy require both financial rigor and a clear understanding of the operational drivers that underpin asset performance. Without the financial drivers, it doesn't matter how good the technical solution, a project will end.
Now, I am completing an MSc in Energy Management with a specialization in Finance and Investment at ESCP Business School to learn these drivers.
Co-leading a 20-member board advising university leadership. Contributed to raising $10M to fund tuition for first-generation students.
Mentored 100+ peers and led recruitment sessions of 50+ alongside the Dean and department chairs.
First undergraduate representative on the ME DEI board. Presented campus culture survey results and reviewed DEI Action Grants.
Provided student input on college-wide decisions and participated in the dean selection process.
MSc Energy Management, Finance & Investment. London & Paris. LNG project finance, commodity risk, low-carbon strategy.
Led multi-site assessments across Europe (France, Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland). Coordinated US–France teams to advance circular economy and standardization goals.
Dual-phase CO₂ capture membranes (patent pending), ML production optimizer ($1.5M EBITDA), scrap SiC circular economy program.
$180K CAPEX projects at Sweeny, TX refinery. First-hand insight into capital decisions in energy operations.
Python model quantifying $55.5M in avoided health costs from HDV electrification across Denver metro area.
Risk and quality management during major refinery turnaround, Billings MT. Mitigated $100K+ in operational risk.
BS Mechanical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude, GPA 3.96/4.0. Silver Medal Award. Engineering Ambassador & DEI Board.
