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Manuel F. Lizcano, P.E.

Director of Engineering

Manuel F. Lizcano, P.E. is the founder of Lizcano Consulting Engineers Inc. and is the Principal in charge of Engineering.  Mr. Lizcano has over 45 years in the building industry.  He received his first hands on experiences of building systems in his father's construction company.  He established his technical and disciplinary structure through his college years.  His 10 year employment in a mechanical and electrical engineering firm developed his expertise in the application of the technical principles to the design and installation of mechanical and electrical systems in a very broad spectrum of applications.  As Director of Engineering at the architectural firm of Ford Powell and Carson for seven years, Mr. Lizcano learned an appreciation for architectural excellence and the importance of the sensitive integration of the engineering systems into the architectural concepts.

Professional experience

Over 45 years in the area of planning, designing, inspecting, coordinating and dealing with the overall requirements of physical facilities.

Over 25 years in supervisory capacity from project manager, to associate, to owner, to base energy manager.

Lizcano Consulting Engineers, Inc.     1979- to present (part-time during 87-97 period)

San Antonio, Texas

Principal engineer responsible for mechanical and electrical design, construction documents, contract administration, cost estimates for commercial, institutional, governmental, and residential projects.

 

USAF/AFMC 70TH Civil Engineer Squadron      1987-Sep 1997

Brooks AFB, Texas

Base Energy Manager and Base Mechanical Engineer

Staff engineering consultant to the Base Commander, the Staff Engineer,

and all tenant organizations commanders.

 

Ford Powell & Carson, Inc.      1973-1979

San Antonio, Texas

Director of Engineering for Engineering department of Architectural firm.

 

Travis-Braun & Associates, Inc.            1969-1973

San Antonio, Texas

Associate responsible for mechanical and electrical design projects

 

Beretta, Greenslade & Assoc., Inc.      1965-1969

San Antonio, Texas

Designer for mechanical projects.

 

Austin Urban Renewal Agency            1962-1964

Austin, Texas

Planning Aid and Rehousing Specialist

 

Beretta, Greenslade & Assoc., Inc.      1961-1962

San Antonio, Texas

Engineering Assistant for mechanical projects.

 

 

Education

1976

Texas State Board Of Registration

Austin, Texas

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

equivalency accomplished under

Section 12(b) of The Texas Engineering Practice Act

                       

1967

University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas

Bachelor of Arts with Minor in Engineering.

 

1956-1958

St. Mary’s University

San Antonio, Texas

Pre Engineering courses

 

1958 &1966

San Antonio College

San Antonio, Texas

 

  

 

Professional memberships     (current and prior)

American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

Historian Emeritus, Region VIII,                          ( 1998-present )

Regional Historian, Region VIII,                           ( 1984-1998 )

Member Historical Committee national level         ( 1991-1998 )

Chairman, Government Affairs Committee            ( 1981-199 0)

President, Alamo Chapter                                   ( 1983-1984 )

President-elect,                                                 ( 1982-1983 )

Secretary                                                          ( 1981-1982 )

Treasurer                                                          ( 1980-1981 )

Board of Governors                                            ( 1979-1980 )

 

National Society of Professional Engineers  (NSPE)

 

Texas Society of Professional Engineers                       (TSPE)

 

Professional Engineers in Private Practice                  (PEPP)

 

National Fire Protection Association                              (NFPA)

 

Illuminating Engineering Society                                   (IES)

 

 

 

Community activities

Mechanical Code Board of  Appeals for City of San Antonio

Chairman and member               ( 1979-1990)

Urban and Regional Design Task Force

For the San Antonio Chapter of the AIA      (1979)

Riverwalk Advisory Commission

For the City of San Antonio                     ( 1982-1992)

Vocational Drafting Class Advisory Board

For Thomas Edison High School (1981-1987)

United San Antonio Sesquicentennial Committee

Special Events Subcommittee    ( 1984)

San Antonio Museum Association

Advisory Council for Science/Technology Museum

Demand Side Management Committee

For the Board of Trustees of City Public Service  (1986-1992)

United Way

Allocations Panel                                                                 ( 1980-1982)