Scheeser Buckley Mayfield Expands Engineering Team in Akron

AKRON, Ohio – Scheeser Buckley Mayfield, an Akron-based consulting engineering firm, has added two mechanical engineers to its staff. The hiring of additional employees was necessitated by increased workload and commitment to responsive client service.

Meet the new engineers

Lucie Doubet, of Canal Fulton, graduated in May of 2026 with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Mount Union. With a minor in art, as well as in math and physics, Lucie brings creativity to the design table. Previously, she completed two co-op rotations for a local manufacturing company and interned at an Akron architecture and engineering firm while in high school.

Prior to joining SBM, Jacob Kittinger spent the last 5 years at a local industrial company designing custom-engineered AC switchgear and air-core regulator reactor systems. He graduated summa cum laude from The University of Akron with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2021 and completed two co-op rotations. Jacob resides in North Canton.

Continued growth

SBM has experienced consistent growth in recent years, driven by strong client partnerships and an expanding portfolio of projects throughout Ohio, West Virginia, and surrounding states. These new hires will help support existing projects, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the firm’s growing workload across its service areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Akron-based consulting engineering firm added two mechanical engineers to its staff: Lucie Doubet, of Canal Fulton, and Jacob Kittinger, of North Canton.

The firm said the additional hires were necessitated by increased workload and a commitment to responsive client service, following consistent growth driven by strong client partnerships and an expanding portfolio of projects.

Doubet graduated in May of 2026 with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Mount Union, with minors in art, math and physics. She previously completed two co-op rotations for a local manufacturing company and interned at an Akron architecture and engineering firm while in high school.

Before joining SBM, Kittinger spent five years at a local industrial company designing custom-engineered AC switchgear and air-core regulator reactor systems. He graduated summa cum laude from The University of Akron with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2021 and completed two co-op rotations.

The firm serves an expanding portfolio of projects throughout Ohio, West Virginia, and surrounding states.