Employee Spotlight: Steve Tossey, Senior Mechanical Engineer

“Make it as simple as possible, but no simpler.”

This is a sentiment shared by both Albert Einstein and SHP’s very own senior mechanical engineer, Steve Tossey. And, as they say, great minds think alike.

In his six years at SHP, Steve has led some of our most memorable projects to date. Today, he is responsible for designing deceptively and beautifully simple HVAC systems and ensuring that they will meet the quality standard that has been established by SHP. 

“Steve is one of our most reliable and dependable engineers,” said Lauren Della Bella, SHP president. “His zestful attitude and his natural curiosity make him extremely creative, which is a skill that is important for the problem solving our engineers do every day — and makes him a joy to work with, which is essential.”

Ask about the latest engineering trends and research, and you’ll find Steve is very in-the-know. He stays abreast of how the industry is evolving, including turning to trusted resources like The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), new product showcases and successful projects and best practices from other industry leaders. 

“Good engineers borrow; great engineers steal—I’m paraphrasing Igor Stravinsk—is a mantra I live by,” said Steve. “ I have no problem with taking ideas from others, or others taking ideas from me, because that kind of collective innovation is how we, as humans, typically yield the greatest results.”