Avinash Uttamchandani

About Avinash Uttamchandani

Result oriented and licensed Mechanical Engineering Leader with over 17 years of diverse professional experience in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC and Systems design for transportation, combined cycle, carbon capture, nuclear, commercial and industrial facilities• Experienced in the preparation, revision and optimization of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P & ID’s), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Block Flow Diagrams, Orthographic and Isometric Drawings, Engineering Calculations / Evaluations, Procurement Specifications, System Description Documents and Computer Aided HVAC design• Proficient with Industry Codes and Standards – SMACNA, AMCA, ASHRAE, ASTM, ANSI, ERDA 76-21, 10CFR50, NFPA, ASME NQA-1, Section IX, B31.1, B31.3 and AG-1• Experienced in vendor technical evaluations and negotiations, configuration management, budget management and engineering change control• Excellent ability to lead projects and interact with clients, office and on-site construction crew; excellent communication skills, both verbal and written• Software: AutoCAD, Solid Edge, ProjectWise, Bluebeam, ANSYS FLUENT, GAMBIT, HYSYS, Smart Plant, Plant Pilot, AFT ARROW, AFT FATHOM, Universal Plant Viewer, SYLVIA and MicrostationSpecialties: Mechanical Design, FEED, EPC, Combined Cycle, Carbon Capture, Commercial Nuclear Power, Fire Protection, 10CFR 50.59 Applicability and Screening, Tunnel Ventilation, HVAC and Piping Design

Experience

1. Lead Mechanical Engineer

   Sargent & Lundy

   Feb 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Responsible engineer on numerous design/engineering change modification packages for various utilities in the nuclear power industry.

Education

• Monash University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering

  2003 — 2007