Mia
Andreu
I study how energy moves through buildings and cities, then I figure out how to make it cleaner. Currently interning at WSP, previously launching rockets and designing LEED Platinum buildings.
About me
I've loved building things for as long as I can remember. The mix of art and problem-solving is what brought me to NYU Tandon, where I'm studying mechanical engineering with a focus on sustainable energy systems.
I've interned at WSP doing energy modeling for commercial buildings, validated $362K in energy savings at Piedmont Service Group, and helped design an award-winning LEED Platinum building in Revit. I've also built rocket fins for a NASA competition and traveled to Vietnam to model air quality solutions using digital twin simulations.
I've always been drawn to both math and art, and engineering is where the two meet. There's something deeply satisfying about a new challenge I can work from start to finish, where the creative and the technical aren't separate but intertwined at every stage. Finding this connection in the realm of energy, I am able to design solutions that are not only efficient, but also elegant and impactful.
When I'm not in school or on a job site, I'm probably knitting, lifting weights, or exploring a museum somewhere. Driven by a want to create, share what I make with others, and be a part of something larger than myself.
Where I've worked
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- Conducted field research and engineering analyses supporting energy optimization in 3+ client projects
- Created CAD drawings and technical design reports to streamline client communication and project workflows
- Assessed environmental risks and integrated sustainable solutions aligned with LEED and ESG standards
- Maintained chapter records, managed internal communications, and ensured smooth administrative operations
- Engineered 3D-print and wooden fin prototypes, applying quantitative analysis to optimize flight stability
- Analyzed 8 fin configurations using Open Rocket simulations and hand calculations
- Contributed to a NASA Student Launch Initiative award-winning team
- Supported energy audits and site walkthroughs for Investment Grade Audits for commercial clients
- Built Excel models to validate $362K in projected energy savings
- Drafted Energy Savings Performance Contracts and capital expenditure documents
Things I've built
Collaborated across disciplines and cultures to tackle traffic congestion and air quality in Hanoi. Our team visited multiple districts to observe traffic patterns firsthand, then used the GAMA platform and digital twin simulations to test an air quality improvement approach in a virtual environment before real-world implementation.
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Designed "The Andreu Building," an 8-story LEED Platinum replacement for NYU Jacob's Academic Building. 100 dorms, 18 classrooms, full MEP systems, rooftop green space.
Analyzed 8 fin configurations via Open Rocket simulations and hand calculations. Engineered 3D-printed and wooden prototypes to optimize flight stability for competition.
Designed and fabricated a lamp using laser-cut wooden ribs. An exploration of light diffusion, material properties, and the intersection of craft and precision engineering.
Supporting energy analyses across 3+ client projects at one of the world's largest engineering firms. CAD drawings, technical reports, LEED and ESG-aligned solutions.
Beyond the classroom
Active member supporting women in engineering through networking, mentorship, and professional development. Attended the national SWE24 conference.
Volunteered at community literacy events, engaging kids and families through hands-on creative activities in Brooklyn.
Global Leaders and Scholars in STEM
Selected as 1 of 26 scholars · Cohort 2025 · NYU Tandon
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My global challenge centers on sustainable energy systems, exploring how engineering innovation can democratize access to clean energy, reduce emissions, and create equitable climate solutions. My work at WSP and Piedmont Service Group showed me how much energy is wasted in commercial buildings. Studying abroad in Milan and collaborating in Vietnam taught me that solutions have to be designed with communities, not just for them.
Extra crafts
Knitting & crochet is where I find an extra creative outlet. Take a look.