July 10, 2024 – East Hills Engineering Associates, LLC is pleased to announce that Mr. Michael D. Finnigan, CPD has been promoted from Plumbing Systems Designer to Plumbing Department Supervisor.
As the Plumbing Department Supervisor Michael will take on greater responsibility within the Plumbing Department and will oversee the plumbing design process. He will engage with the company’s clients and use his learned skills to help provide plumbing systems design in line with East Hills Engineering’s mission to create quality, budget-appropriate, high performing engineering solutions.
“It is truly an honor to receive this promotion. I have been blessed during my time in this field with great mentorship, leadership, and co-workers,” says Mr. Finnigan. “I would like to thank East Hills Engineering for this amazing opportunity and for believing in me over the years. I look forward to the continued growth in my field and the ability to be able to help produce great designs and develop relationships with our clients and industry partners.”
Upon graduating from Forest Hills High School in 2006 he was awarded the Engineering Technology Award for his graduating class. Mr. Finnigan is also a 2008 graduate of Triangle Tech Institute, Greensburg PA where he earned an Associate of Applied Science in Architectural Computer Aided Drafting and Design.
He has been in the CAD Drafting/System Design Field since 2008 and joined East Hills Engineering as a HVAC Systems CAD Technician in September 2015. In the summer of 2018 Michael accepted a new position as a Plumbing System CAD Technician. Currently he works on many different types of projects including multi-family, commercial, retail, institutional and industrial buildings where he will continue his knowledge and growth in the Plumbing Systems Design field.
In September 2019 Mr. Finnigan passed the Certified Plumbing Design Technician (CPDT) Exam and continued his education in the field working towards his CPD designation. In April of 2024 Michael passed his Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) test and now holds the designation. Currently he serves as the President and Treasurer for the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) – Johnstown Chapter.
East Hills Engineering was founded in 1984 and their mission has been committed to creating high performing, cost appropriate, and clearly illustrated engineering solutions, since its inception. The firm is led by Brett N Yonish, P.E., LEED, AP, Principal and Christopher G. Albright, P.E., LEED, AP, Principal, and specializes in Commercial & Residential HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Protection System Design. The firm holds Professional Engineering Licenses in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina and Florida and carries ASHRAE, ASPE and LEED certifications.
View a printable version of Mr. Finnigan’s press release HERE.
