Robert Benson P.E., CxA

Executive Vice-President

Director of Engineering and Commissioning

Director of Operations

 

​“What excites me about leading DCM's engineering and construction departments is our ability to get things done in-house. Clients are happy when they see engineers in the field getting their hands dirty.”

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About Robert

 

Robert is our Executive Vice-President, Founding Principal and Director of Engineering. He is responsible for establishing the integration of energy engineering into all of DCM's new design and modernization projects. An expert in energy analysis on the demand side, he has over two decades of experience designing facilities operations for performance-contracting projects. He has been responsible for implementing more than $100 million in energy-efficiency upgrades that are producing annual energy savings of more than $7 million for clients in the k-12, higher education, federal government, corporate and healthcare markets. Robert is a Senior Building Commissioning Agent and consultant to the Passive House Institute whose work has been published in World Wide Geothermal Resources.

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Before joining DCM, Robert patented his design that improved commercial aircraft engines. As a speed enthusiast, Robert builds racing cars and collects trophies at the winner's circle every time he races.

 

Education: Associates in Mechanical Engineering, Lincoln Tech Institute (First in Class); Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University.

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Registrations: Maryland, ​New Jersey, Pennsylvania & New York

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Professional Memberships: NFPA, BOCA, ASHRAE, ASME, Association of Energy Engineers

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Contact Robert Benson: rbenson@dcm-ae.com