Project Manager, Affiliated Engineers Inc.; BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington
Oylear joined Affiliated Engineers Inc. in 2018 and has grown from a key contributor in mechanical system design to a technical leader across disciplines. He has led the firm’s Seattle’s 25-person mechanical engineering team since 2023, overseeing project deliverables. Oylear also serves as the market leader for Seattle and Portland’s evolving energy and utilities market, where he focuses on building strong client relationships and overseeing project execution and optimization. He was the mechanical lead and project manager for the award-winning Microsoft campus modernization and its Thermal Energy Center. His portfolio features projects at his alma mater include its energy renewal program, a phased campus decarbonization plan to transform the university’s energy strategy into actionable projects. At Washington State University (WSU), Oylear and his team spearheaded the Cougar Energy Initiative, creating a comprehensive, portfoliowide decarbonization and energy management plan to eliminate fossil fuel use at the Pullman campus district energy system while ensuring compliance with the state’s Clean Building Performance Standard. He also served as project manager for WSU’s campus future utilities master plan, preparing the Pullman campus for future thermal and electrical demands and supporting carbon reduction goals. The project integrates central utilities, including steam and chilled water systems, with low-temperature heating water and electric-based heating solutions. Oylear contributes to shaping local energy codes and carbon reduction policies on the Washington State Technical Advisory Group. He mentors students interested in the architecture, engineering and construction industries and volunteers alongside colleagues at local food banks. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his wife on weekend getaways to Leavenworth, Washington, to warm escapes in Belize. He also loves spending time with his pets and hosting game nights with friends.
