Senior Associate, Studio Lead, Automation, Stantec; BS, Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Flinn has consistently advanced in his career, from programming control systems to leading a team of engineers, successfully navigating a major company acquisition and becoming a key mentor and point of contact for automation work. At Stantec, Flinn developed a more functional spec for a hyperscale data center developer that is now used across the client’s nationwide portfolio, significantly enhancing efficiency and accuracy, while reducing project issues and RFIs. Flinn also provides comprehensive mentorship and training to consultants and internal teams, conducting both formal and informal sessions, ensuring effective use of tools and enhancing understanding of electrical equipment. In addition to sharing his professional knowledge, Flinn is also dedicated to helping others. He teamed up with I Run 4, an organization that connects runners with individuals who have disabilities. Flinn was paired with a child for more than four years and dedicated each run to her. During a recent Stantec in the Community Week, he joined other volunteers at Chicago’s Envision Unlimited Westtown Day Center, an organization that provides services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as mental health issues. When he’s not leading his team, Flinn and his wife are avid travelers. They recently did a road trip across the country to visit 10 National Parks. Past trips include Vienna, Africa, Asia, Bora Bora and more. Flinn enjoys immersing himself in other cultures, especially local cuisines. He has been trying to hit the top 50 restaurants in the world. So far, he has dined at 10 of them.
