Morgan Nishida, an Assistant Project Manager at EEI, is known for her technical depth, steady growth, and commitment to delivering high‑quality commissioning work. In just four years, she has advanced from Support Engineer to Assistant Project Manager, taking on increasingly complex responsibilities across major healthcare and pharmaceutical projects. Morgan is also a driving force behind internal process improvement, serving as EEI’s subject matter expert for CxAlloy and supporting teams across the company.
Q. What inspired you to pursue a career in building performance and commissioning?
I’ve always been drawn to understanding how complex systems work, which is what led me to study both mechanical engineering and physics. Early internships in solar installation and aerospace manufacturing showed me how much I enjoy hands‑on problem solving. Commissioning felt like the perfect intersection of technical depth, fieldwork, and purpose. Knowing that the systems I help deliver directly impact people’s safety, comfort, and well‑being — especially in healthcare environments — is what motivates me every day.
Q. How has your role evolved since joining EEI?
I started as a Support Engineer, spending most of my time in the field learning the fundamentals of commissioning. Over the years, I’ve taken on more responsibility first as a Project Engineer and now as an Assistant Project Manager. Each step has pushed me to grow technically while also strengthening my communication, coordination, and leadership skills. Today, I’m able to bridge the technical and management sides of project delivery, which has been a rewarding progression.
Q. What project has had the biggest impact on your professional growth?
Working on The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital was a defining experience for me. Being embedded in the field on such a large, high‑stakes healthcare project taught me how to navigate complex systems, regulatory requirements, and fast‑moving coordination. It pushed me to become a reliable point of contact for daily issue resolution and helped accelerate my transition into project management. The scale and mission of that project will stay with me for a long time.
Q. How do you contribute to advancing commissioning practices within the firm?
I serve as the subject matter expert for our commissioning platform, CxAlloy, which means I help teams use the system more consistently and efficiently. After attending the CxAlloy conference, I brought back best practices and now lead internal trainings and user‑group sessions. I enjoy helping others build confidence with the tools we rely on every day. It’s important to me that our processes support high‑quality work and make life easier for our project teams.
Q. What excites you most about the future of your career?
I’m excited to continue growing as a leader while deepening my technical expertise, especially as I work toward my BCxA certification. I’m also passionate about contributing to healthcare projects where system performance truly matters. Beyond that, I’m energized by the increasing number of women entering technical and leadership roles in the AEC industry. I hope to pay forward the mentorship I’ve received and help create pathways for others coming into the field.