Shrikanth Hitlalli
Associate Mechanical Design Engineer @BuroHappold
Bengaluru
Summary
Result-oriented, proactive and dynamic Associate Mechanical Engineer with 16+ years of experience in Mechanical Design and Engineering of International Airport, Utility buildings, Hospital, Data Center, shopping mall, Railway Station, High-rise office towers, Residential apartments, Offshore and Industrial projects. Experience includes conceptual Estimation stage to Detailed Design and Project management till completion and handover of Projects. Committed to providing accurate work with eye for detail. Consistently commended for meeting stringent project deadlines under budget.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
Languages
Work History
Associate Mechanical Engineer– MEP Design
BuroHappold
4 2020 - Current
- Proactive Project Leader for both Prestige Parkgrove & Prestige Century Landmark projects
- Delivering the projects from Conceptual Design to Authority submissions and Detailed Design & Tender issue
- Detailed design of HVAC, Plumbing and Fire protection & Fire safety systems for Commercial & Residential projects- Revit modeling of MEP services, Clash analysis & resolving
- Co-ordination with Architect, Client, Structural and other stake holders
- Preparation of detailed Concept/Schematic Design Reports, MEP options & technology updates, system selection, preparing technical specifications, standardizing specifications & design development
- Preparation of Technical Presentations for discussion with Client & Architects
- Team building & management, Mentoring Engineers & Draftspersons
- Innovative energy saving and environmental ideas implementation into projects
- External storm water design for both projects, analysis of Sites, Providing emerging challenges & opportunities.
- Designed custom solutions tailored to client needs that exceeded expectations without compromising performance or safety standards.
- Presented project updates to upper management, ensuring clear communication and alignment on goals and progress throughout each initiative.
- Optimized energy consumption in mechanical systems, incorporating sustainable practices into designs where possible.
- Enhanced team productivity by collaborating on complex engineering projects with cross-functional teams.
- Ensured quality control by performing thorough inspections and tests on mechanical systems and equipment.
Assistant Manager- Mechanical Design
Shimizu Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Detailed design for HVAC, Plumbing, Firefighting & Utility services and getting approval from Government authorities & issuing Construction drawings to site team
- Special air conditioning design for Cold storage rooms for accurate temperature & humidity control
- Co-ordination with site, project planning and management, reviewing shop drawings and resolving queries
- Learning & developing knowledge of Indian standards and NBC for Plumbing & Firefighting systems.
Assistant Manager - HVAC
Samsung Heavy Industries - Geoje-si
04.2013 - 02.2017
- Review of technical specifications and tender documents for HVAC system, Preparing RFQ, Reviewing technical bid evaluation from vendors, Vendor selection, Review and approving technical submittals & GA drawings, Clarifications to queries of client and vendors
- Detailed design of HVAC, piping, plumbing and fire safety system, Heat load calculations using Carrier HAP software, Preparation of D&ID, P&ID, Airflow diagrams, Layouts, Design and Control philosophy, Design development in compliance with specifications, codes and standards requirements for offshore project
- Clarifying comments of HAZOP, HAZID, FMEA and NMA
- Effectively resolving issues and co-ordination with other disciplines using PDMS 3D Modeling and Navis works
- Material handling & working environment planning for HVAC/piping equipment & resolving issues
- Preparation of Purchase Order Specifications and Review of technical submittals for HVAC system
- Co-ordination with commissioning team and resolving queries
- Review of HVAC design calculations, pipe & duct pressure drop calculations, P&IDs, D&IDs for Living quarters and Machinery areas & technical submittals with Australian codes and standards.
Senior Design Engineer-HVAC
Larsen and Toubro (L&T) – Construction
09.2011 - 03.2013
- Technical bid evaluation of vendor’s bid, vendor selection, review and approval of technical submittal & construction drawings, equipment schedule and schedule of works
- Site inspection and monitoring of installation works of HVAC & piping systems
- Preparation of chilled water piping distribution layouts and drain systems
- Co-ordination with other disciplines for preparation & modification of layout plans
- Supervision and co-ordination with site team to resolve issues in commissioning.
Design Engineer - HVAC
Emirates Technical Associates
03.2011 - 08.2011
- Calculations of parameters like pipe/ duct pressure drop, Expansion tank, Temperature rise in duct and pipe and Pump head, equipment selection & ordering
- Chilled water piping P&ID production from District cooling plant
- Selection of VAV & ECV- Prepared schedule for calibration & energy savings and control logic creation
- Preparation of technical submittals, construction drawings and site co-ordination.
Senior Design Engineer-HVAC & Design Engineer- HVAC
Larsen and Toubro (L&T) Construction
07.2008 - 02.2011
- HVAC system detailed design for Terminal 2 building of MIAL, Heat load calculations, Design calculations, Performed preparation of tender documents, design basis, technical specifications, Energy simulation, Pipe & duct pressure drop calculations, Duct routing & layouts, Pipe routing & layouts, GAD, Air balancing, Innovative energy saving methods implementation, Equipment selection and Bill of materials
- Conceptual to Detailed design and commissioning of 15000TR Chiller plant Utility building including detailed calculations for equipment selection, layout arrangement, chilled water distribution piping routing, DG room & Electrical substation ventilation, Co-ordination with building construction team
- HVAC System design, estimating and awarding subcontract for installation works of packages – split AC units, centralized AC systems, VAV & VRF systems, CRAC & package AC units and energy recovery systems.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) - Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology -Davangere, India
Skills
Heat load calculations
design calculations
design drawings
D&ID
P&ID
SLD
Design
Estimation
Costing & Contracts
Software proficiency in Carrier HAP 511, Elite, AutoCAD, Navis, Revit MEP, PDMS, Excel, MS Office, and equipment selection
Revit 3D model review & co-ordination
Chiller plant room design (15000TR&17500TR)
ASHRAE, SMACNA, ISHRAE, NBC, NFPA, IS, ECBC, BS, TIA-942, NORSOK and Australian codes & standards
Project management & site supervision
Liaison with statutory bodies-Fire NOC, MOEF, CFO, KSPCB, BWSSB, BESCOM
R&D on innovative designs & risk analysis
Engineering calculations
HVAC/MEP design
2D and 3D modeling
AutoCAD
Mentoring and training
Microsoft Excel
Piping design
Design reviews
Project Management
Environmental Regulations Compliance
Accomplishments
- Got promoted as Associate Mechanical Engineer- Leading MEP team
- Top performer of Mumbai International Airport HVAC design team in L&T
- Appreciation from GVK Company to our Design team for successful design, planning & completion of HVAC system for Mumbai International Airport project.
Current Location
Bengaluru, India
Current Projects
- The Vault- Commercial office towers of 10 million sq.ft. (6 Towers of 22 floors), 04/2020, Present
- My Home TTPL project- 100-acre High-rise Mixed-use Development including Residential, Commercial, School, Fire station, Police station, shopping mall, 04/2020, Present
- Candeur Crescent – Residential High-rise apartment, 5 towers of 53 storeys, 04/2020, Present
- Prestige Parkgrove- Residential High-rise apartment project, 19 towers of G+23 to G+41 storeys, Clubhouse and Villa. (3627 flats & 74-acre development in Bengaluru), 04/2020, Present
- Prestige Century Landmark: Commercial towers planned for USGBC Platinum rated, Bengaluru, 04/2020, Present
Previous Employers
- Samsung Heavy Industries-Geoje, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, 04/2013, 02/2017
- Larsen and Toubro (L&T)-Construction- EDRC, Mumbai, India, 09/2011, 03/2013
- Shimizu Corporation India Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, India, 10/2017, 03/2020
- Emirates Technical Associates, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 03/2011, 08/2011
- Larsen and Toubro (L&T) Construction, Mumbai, India, 07/2008, 02/2011
Personal details
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Married, 2 months Notice period
Current Employer
BuroHappold Engineers India pvt. Ltd.
Timeline
Assistant Manager- Mechanical Design
Shimizu Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2017 - 03.2020
Assistant Manager - HVAC
Samsung Heavy Industries - Geoje-si
04.2013 - 02.2017
Senior Design Engineer-HVAC
Larsen and Toubro (L&T) – Construction
09.2011 - 03.2013
Design Engineer - HVAC
Emirates Technical Associates
03.2011 - 08.2011
Senior Design Engineer-HVAC & Design Engineer- HVAC
Larsen and Toubro (L&T) Construction
07.2008 - 02.2011
Associate Mechanical Engineer– MEP Design
BuroHappold
4 2020 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) - Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology -Davangere, India