Susan MacDougall (FEC, P.Eng., LEED AP BD+C, CPHC) founded Focal Engineering in 2015 and is considered a leader in the field of energy modelling in British Columbia. She is a mechanical engineer, energy modeller, and project manager with 15 years of experience in the building industry. Susan has contributed to many committees related to energy modelling and the BC Energy Step Code and has co-authored guides and documents that aim to improve energy modelling and building performance in BC.

Susan is active in the community, focusing on roles that promote sustainability and support women in engineering. She volunteered with the provincial energy modelling association, IBPSA BC, for 6 years, leading it for 4 years as Chair. She is serving her fourth year as an elected Councillor with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.