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'm the oldest of three, and I've loved building things for as long as I can remember. Any puzzle laid out in front of me that I can work from start to finish is the most satisfying thing. That 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.
What keeps me in energy specifically is that the constraints are real — code requirements, budgets, physics — and the solutions that actually work are the ones that hold up under all of them at once. That's the kind of problem I want to keep working on.
When I'm not in the lab or on a job site, I'm probably knitting, lifting weights, or exploring a museum somewhere. I like making things, sharing what I make, and being part of something bigger than myself.
Where I've worked
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- Used AutoCAD to lay out mechanical systems — from digester equipment to generators, heat exchangers, and backup boilers — for a biogas-to-power generation facility
- Ran pump sizing and heat exchanger calculations in AFT Fathom and Bluebeam to support customer-facing design decisions on a combined-cycle power plant project
- Expanded from AutoCAD into Revit, Pipeflo, and Power BI across 5 additional projects following the first summer
- 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 12-inch lamp from two AutoCAD-modeled fit pieces and twenty repeated laser-cut acrylic legs. 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.
Taught English to primary-school students through a program serving families without access to private language instruction. Hiked Acatenango overnight to summit at sunrise and watch Volcán de Fuego erupt — a personal test of pushing through when it would've been easier to stop.
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 and crochet is where I slow down and make something simple with my hands.
Let's connect
I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities, collaborations, or interesting problems to solve. Whether it's an internship, research, or just a conversation about sustainable engineering, reach out.