Our Engineering Team
David Long, P.Eng. - President, Principal Engineer
David brings 39+ years of engineering experience from both Canadian and international projects to the team with an emphasis on building services engineering (mechanical, electrical) heavily using BIM and Revit MEP. He also has extensive experience in industrial engineering & design as well as safety auditing and compliance. David is a professional engineer licensed in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. He has a "hands-on-approach" to engineering and design projects. Over the years David developed his career by progressing from a tradesman to the level of a professional engineer, this affords him the advantage of looking at projects and problems from a different standpoint. David's mechanical engineering education includes Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology in Toronto, as well as the University of Toronto.
Lindsey Geddes, EIT - Electrical Designer
Lindsey is a key member of our team specializing in Electrical Design and Project Management. With five years of experience in consulting engineering, Lindsey has successfully led and contributed to various scopes of work ranging from buildings to major City projects. A graduate of the University of Calgary, Lindsey is currently registered as an Engineer-in-Training with APEGA and continues to bring strong technical expertise and commitment to every project she contributes to.
Chris Duke - Operations Manager
Chris is an important part of our production & administration team as an Operations Manager. He manages and maintains the internal operations of the company. He plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth and efficient operations across all departments.
Thomas Ring - Sr. Designer / Mechanical Lead
Thomas is a Senior Designer and Mechanical Lead with Northstar and is an instrumental member of the team. He brings extensive expertise in CAD, Revit, and Autodesk Inventor, along with strong specialization in HVAC equipment design and psychrometrics, contributing significant technical depth and leadership across a wide range of projects.
Henry Wang, P.Eng. - Senior Mechanical Engineer
Henry is a Professional Engineer registered with APEGA who brings extensive experience across industrial facilities, water treatment systems, equipment packages, HVAC design, and the application of codes and standards. With a strong background in detailed mechanical design and project execution, Henry provides valuable technical leadership and expertise across a diverse range of projects.
Ahmed Arafa, EIT - Junior Building Services Designer
Ahmed is a key member of our mechanical engineering team specializing in HVAC and plumbing system design. Holding a Master of Engineering degree from the University of Calgary, Ahmed supports the design team with his expertise.
Griffin Teiffenbach - Mechanical Engineering Intern
Griffin is a Mechanical Engineering Intern with Northstar currently completing his Mechanical Engineering degree at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, where he is ranked second in his cohort.
Stephen Van Noortwyk - Documentation Specialist
Stephen is an important part of our production team providing documentation support for our production team
Bruce Doughty, P.Eng. (Retired) - Electrical Engineering Mentor
Bruce has more than 50 years of experience in the building services engineering firm industry with the past 15 years consulting for Northstar Engineering & Technologies. Bruce is a professional engineer licensed in Ontario. He has been the principal-in-charge of major projects at the electrical and mechanical consulting firm of ECE Group Ltd., as well as achieving the position of VP and serving on the Board of Directors before going to work for the electrical consulting engineering firm of Carinci-Burt Rogers Engineering Inc. Bruce joined the firm of Jain & Associates, an international electrical and mechanical consulting firm, in 2002 as the VP and eventually formed DBD Consulting Services in 2005 to provide electrical design and contract administration services.
Our Sales & Administration Team
John Westerhoek - Sales & Client Care
John has a combined 35 years of experience in automotive manufacturing and the building construction industry. He is experienced in engineering, quality control, steel construction and sales. He has managed project launches and accounts with Ford, GM, Chrysler, Honda, and many more. John worked in building construction managing a metal fabrication shop. He is also experienced in business development cultivating strong relationships with current clients and acquiring new clients throughout his career, through the draw of his personable nature. John’s mechanical engineering education includes Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology in Toronto.