Summary
Liam Searson is an Associate Energy Engineer based in California with nine years of engineering experience spanning solar energy systems, mechanical design, and forensic vehicle analysis. At ARC Alternatives he develops and validates real-world solar, battery, EV charging, and microgrid projects, combining field audits with project management to deliver portfolio-scale installations. His background in mechanical engineering and hands-on roles at FLIR and Asylum Research give him strong capabilities in optics, thermal testing, CAD, and precision assembly—skills he applies to troubleshoot and optimize energy system designs. He also brings analytical rigor from reconstructing vehicle impacts and interpreting crash-test data, which sharpens his attention to failure modes and safety in system deployments. Known for bridging lab-scale testing with field implementation, he excels at turning complex performance targets into verifiable, on-site results.
9 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Dos Pueblos Senior High School
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering at UC Santa Barbara