T. PALPANDI
Mob. No: +971559065063
Email: ppandian1234@gmail.com
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
LEED AP-BD+C, Estidama PQP
Summary:
Graduate in Mechanical Engineering (BE) with over 14 years of experience (12-years’
experience in GCC (UAE (Abu Dhabi & Dubai),Qatar, & Saudi Arabia) and 2-years in India) in
the field of design, estimation, Execution, testing and commissioning of HVAC, Fire Fighting,
Plumbing Systems (water supply, Drainage and storm water) and LPG/SNG gas system of
building Projects & Oil and Gas Projects
Education:
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BE)
3-Years Diploma in HVAC (DR&A/C E- Refrigeration and Air condition
Engineering)
Degree Certified by MOHESR
Credentials:
• LEED AP-BD+C: 10927645 certified by GBCI, USA as attached.
• Estidama Pearl Building Qualified Professional PQP#970 certified by Abu
Dhabi Urban Planning Council , as attached
• EQUEST Energy modeling software certified by ENERGY MODELS’s
software provider/authorized by GBCI Course #009000576 as attached.
• Note: I have completed/passed 9 exams (NFPA-10, NFPA-11, NFPA-12, NFPA-13, NFPA-14,
NFPA-15, NFPA-16, NFPA-17A&NFPA-96, NFPA-20&NFPA-25) of Abu Dhabi Civil Defense
and 2 more exams (NFPA-750 & NFPA-24 shall be completed Once Exam data available) need
to be completed to become approved Civil Defense mechanical fire protection engineer.
Online course as attached Certificate:
Energy-Saving Strategies for Rooftop VAV Systems
Air-Handling Systems, Energy and IAQ
Chilled-Water Terminal Systems
Energy-Saving Opportunities for LEED® and EP Act
Applying Variable Refrigerant Flow
Dedicated Outdoor Air Equipment & All-Variable-Speed Chilled-Water Plant
Upgrading Existing Chilled-Water Systems
LEED 2009 Modeling and Energy
ASHRAE Standards 62.1 and 90.1 and VAV Systems
ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010
ASHRAE Standard 62.1 & Air-to-Air Energy Recovery
Membership:
ASHRAE ASSOCIATE MEMBER ID NO: 8221961
NFPA MEMBERSHIP NUMBER: 3196795

Experience Summary:
5-Years design & Project Management Experience in (HVAC, Firefighting & Plumbing)
5- Years in (HVAC, Firefighting & Plumbing) execution Experience
2-Years in HVAC design & Project Management Experience
2-Years in HVAC estimation & Procurement Experience
Additional skills:
Excellent in using Carrier HAP software
Excellent in MS Office
Familiar with Auto cad
Key Skills:
HVAC
Responsible for designing of HVAC System including Heat Load Calculation by using HAP software,
Ventilation calculation (Outdoor Air Calculation / Extract Air Calculation as per ANSI/ASHRAE-62.1),
Staircase/common corridor pressurization calculation. Prepare Equipment’s Schedule (Chiller, Cooling
Tower, Pumps, FAHU/AHU, FCU, all kind of DX AC unit & Fan sizing), Chiller Plant Sizing (District
cooling plant & Central chiller plant), Selection of equipment, ESP calculation for Water/Air System,
Prepare chilled water/Air Schematic Ducting & BMS Diagram, Equipment layout, Chilled water/Ducting
layout, Duct/Chilled water sizing.
Preparation of Energy modeling report as per ASHRAE 90.1-Energy in order to support Estidama Pearl
Project rating
Familiar with International codes, like ASHRAE, ASHRAE Std 62.1 - Indoor Acceptable Air Quality,
ASHRAE 90.1-Energy standard and SMACNA
FIREFIGHTING
Responsible for designing of Fire Fighting System (like Wet and Dry Sprinklers & Hosepipes), FM-200
System, Deluge System and Foam System as per NFPA, Local Civil Defense Authority regulations, Client’s
requirements and/or Fire Strategy Report. Prepare head calculation, Sizing & selection of pumps.
Review/approval of construction materials and methods/procedures submitted by Supplier.
Plumbing
Responsible for designing of water supply, drainage and storm water System, water demand calculation,
tank sizing, Head calculation, Sizing & selection of various types of pumps such as Booster pump
Circulation Pumps, Sump Pump etc. and equipment sizing.
• Pipe and components sizing for domestic water piping network (including cold and hot water, solar hot
water etc.) as per relevant plumbing codes and local regulation.
• System Design of internal and external drainage & storm water network.
• Preparation of Technical Submittal, Proposal Documents and Drawings for special systems like
Gas system
Responsible for designing of LPG/SNG gas system and prepare the design drawing.
Project Management
Exposure to the preparation of specification, data sheets and Material Requisition for the equipment
related to HVAC, Fire Fighting, Plumbing Systems and LPG.
Shop drawing review/approval. Material/Technical submittal review/approval

Experience in evaluating the vendors’ offer, Preparation of technical questionnaire,technical Bid
Evaluation/Purchase Requisition and Review of Vendor documents.
Hands on experience in Testing and commissioning of HVAC, Fire Fighting, Plumbing Systems
Knowledge in standard installation practices of HVAC, Fire Fighting, Plumbing systems installations like
Equipment Erection, AHU/FCU/Pump Installation, Duct/Pipe erection, Cable routing, etc
Concern: MZ Architects Consultant, Abu Dhabi-UAE
Department: Mechanical Design in Head Office
Designation: Senior Mechanical design Engineer
Duration: Feb’2015 to Present
Design Responsibilities included as follows
• Preparation of design basis , design calculation, drawing and specifications for (HVAC, Fire
Fighting, Drainage ,Storm water, Water Supply and gas system)
• Preparation of HVAC, Fire Fighting, Drainage, Storm water, Water Supply and gas system Layouts
and Sectional Details.
• Preparation of Data Sheets, Material requisitions, ducts and pipe sizing, equipment pre-sizing,
• Input to other disciplines, Coordination for (HVAC, Fire Fighting, Drainage & Water Supply)
opening /routing.
• Follow up with all Quality requirements such as (HVAC, Fire Fighting, Drainage & Water Supply)
• Providing (HVAC, Fire Fighting, Drainage & Water Supply) supports to site engineers on technical
queries
• Contributing ideas for higher production and maintaining planned schedules.
• Coordinating with client engineer s for comments resolution and other (HVAC, Fire Fighting,
Drainage & Water Supply) issues
• Coordination with subcontractors and vendors for (HVAC, Fire Fighting, Drainage & Water Supply)
issues Review of Vendor Documents
Achievement:
Complete mechanical design, drawing preparation for AC, Ventilation including car park smoke
management, Water supply, Drainage, Storm water system, Fire Fighting, SNG gas system
Review the Energy modeling / Assist to Estidama approval for following project.
RR3-C10, Residential buildings: 320 No Apartment + Retails (40000 M²) (B3 to
B1+G+P1+P2+1Floors to 38 Floors+ Roof+ Upper Roof) – Reem Island,
Abu Dhabi (UAE)
RBW3-C4, Office buildings: 38 No Office+ Retails (8000 M²) (B1+G+1Floors to
5Floors+ Roof) – Al Raha development , Abu Dhabi (UAE)
RBW5-8, Residential buildings: 77 No Apartment + Retails (12000 M²) (B3 to
B1+G+1Floors to 10Floors+ Roof+ Upper Roof) – Al Raha development ,
Abu Dhabi (UAE)

RBW7-20, Residential buildings: 68 No Apartment + Retails (11000 M²) (B2 to
B1+G+1Floors to 8 Floors+ Roof+ Upper Roof) – Al Raha development ,
Abu Dhabi (UAE)
RBW2-29, Residential buildings: 48 No Apartment + Retails (6500 M²) (B2 to
B1+G+1Floors to 5 Floors+ Roof+ Upper Roof) – Al Raha development ,
Abu Dhabi (UAE)
SM11, Hotel / Residential buildings: 200 No Apartment + 180 No Hotel +Retails
(52000 M²) (B3 to B1+G+1Floors to 9 Floors+ Roof+ Upper Roof) –
Saadiyaat beach development , Abu Dhabi (UAE)
SM3, Residential buildings: 310 No Apartment + Retails (38000 M²) (B3 to
B1+G+1Floors to 9 Floors+ Roof+ Upper Roof) – Saadiyaat beach
development , Abu Dhabi (UAE)
MARINA ROYAL COMPOUND- VILLA 83) –Abu Dhabi (UAE)
RR6-2 - Private Villa – Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
Concern: DEC Design Consultant, Abu Dhabi-UAE
Department: Mechanical Design in Head Office
Designation: Senior Mechanical design Engineer
Duration: June’2013 to Feb’2015
Achievement:
Fertil non-process buildings
Feed mechanical design and Estidama consultancy of 3 Pearl rated non-process buildings of Fertil-2
plant at Ruwais Industrial, Abu Dhabi(HVAC, Fire Fighting, Drainage & Water Supply)
POLICE AIR BASE - Estidama 2 Pearl Project rating
Feed design and Estidama consultancy of 2 Pearl rated Polic air base buildings at existing Jebel Dhana
Air strip in Western Region Project
GASCO in Ruwais Industrial
Feed mechanical design and LEED Auditorium, Canteen, HSE Building & Lab Extension for GASCO in
Ruwais Industrial LEED BD+C NC GOLD RATED BUILDING(HVAC, Fire Fighting, Drainage & Water
Supply)
ADGAS Divisions on Das Island Building
Feed mechanical design Office Building and central workshop at ADGAS Divisions on Das Island
Building

UAE University – Administration Office (Green Building) – Al Ain (UAE)
Full Mechanical design & Green Building Design with Energy Modeling according to Estidama of 2 Pearls
rated & ASHRAE 90.1
UAE University – Women hostel- Al maqam – Al Ain (UAE)
Full Mechanical Design Renovation (HVAC, Fire Fighting, Drainage & Water Supply)
Construction of new stores for Al-Ain Distribution Company Al-Ain City,
Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Full Mechanical Design (HVAC, Fire Fighting, Drainage & Water Supply)
10 Nos of Commercial buildings (Range : 8 Floors to 15 Floors) – Abu Dhabi
(UAE)
Full Mechanical Design (HVAC, Plumbing, Water Supply, Fire Fighting)
Concern: Voltas Limited, IOBG Division, Qatar
Department: HVAC Design Team
Designation: Senior Design HVAC Engineer
Duration: Jan’09 to May2013 (4 1/2-Years)
1. Senior HVAC Design Engineer: October 2010 to May2012
PROJECT: AL UDEID PROJECT - RELOCATION PACKAGE PHASE 1 as follow
BUILDING NO.: 9300, 9301, 9303, 9304, 9305 Office Building (Air cooled Chiller-1000TR)
BUILDING NO.:9470, 9471, 9472, 9473, 9474 Head Quarters (Air cooled Chiller-1500TR)
Heat load calculation, estimation and engineering for various facilities of Al Udeid Air base(US) (Design &
Build project) preparation of design manual, CHW pump & Exhaust fans and AHU pressure loss
calculations, duct design & layout, CHW pipe layout and design.
Float enquiries, techno-commercial evaluation, finalization/negotiation and release of Purchase order for
HVAC equipments.
North Gate Mall & Office Building- 11,750 TR CENTRALIZED CHILLER PLANT
300 Million MEP Value (worked as Sr.HVAC Design Engineer for design & Build project) overall
coordination between our consultant (WSP) and client’s Consultant for approval process related to HVAC
service. Design Review, Design Drawing Submittal, Material submittal, Shop drawing preparation,
coordination with, Civil contractor & Supplier.
Passenger Rail System-NDIA (New Doha International Airport project)
15 million MEP Value-Acts as HVAC Manger worked independently, reporting to Project Director (All
works related to HVAC -Manage project Budget, procurement, ESP calculation, shop drawing, material
ordering, material submission, method of statement, Testing and commissioning & Hand over).
2. HVAC Estimation Engineer [HVAC] : January 2009 to Sept 2010 Roles and Responsibilities: ·
Scrutiny of tender documents. · Evaluating tender documents, drawings, & schedules. · Floating
Enquiries to Suppliers / Manufacturers. · Comparison Studies based on suppliers Quotations. ·
Negotiations with suppliers on both technical and commercial aspects of product. · Based on Clients
budget constraints for any specific project, carrying out Value engineering studies. · Maintaining ISO
documentation, Record Keeping, Suppliers/Manufacturers Data Bank records. · Delegating Draftsmen for
quantity take offs, cross checking quantities. · Pricing for mechanical HVAC systems. · Assisting in

compiling of tenders, Making Pre-Qualification documents, both standards as well project specific
questionnaires.
Worked as HVAC Estimation Engineer-I have quoted several project related to HAVC for Qatar & Omen.
Wining 2-Projects- Doha Land (MEP Value-200 Million) & North Gate Mall (MEP Value -300 Million)
Concern: AL Naboodah Engineering LLC, Dubai
Designation: Mechanical Project Engineer
Projects: Lamcy Shopping Mall
: AL Naboodah Office Building
Duration: Aug’06 to Dec’08 (2-Years)
ACHIEVEMENT
Lamcy Shopping Mall: (Worked as Head of Mechanical Engineer, reporting to Project Director, (MEP
Value-150Million).
Al Naboodah Office Building: (Worked as Head of Mechanical Engineer team, reporting to Project
Director, (MEP Value-50Million).
Responsibilities:
• Reviews contract scope of work and design specifications and other technical document and
recommend improvements.
• Detailed Study and review of all related Engineering drawings related Specifications
• Responsible for managing the design team in Preparation of well coordinated Shop drawings and
related documentation like RFI’s and CVI’s based on the consultant’s construction issue
drawings.
• Equipment selection for chiller, AHU, RTPU,ACC/AHU, Pump and Exhaust fan,
• ESP calculation and Pump head calculation.
• Managing and Coordinating with suppliers for preparation of Material Submittals during material
approval stage and review submittals provided by Suppliers for suitability to project
specifications.
• Follow up with suppliers for delivery of materials as per agreed delivery schedule
• Giving inputs to quantity surveyor on all aspects of contract changes and variations.
• Responsible for Inspections and material approvals in coordination with QA/QC department.
• Managing the estimation team in Estimation of quantities and preparation of indents.
• Follow up with Head office for further order.
• Complete Liaising with Clients, Project Managers, Consultants, approval authorities, Sub
Contractors and Suppliers during the entire phase of project
• Verifying all variation claim documents prepared by QS department for the variations in the above
mentioned systems in the contract.

Concern: Alfanar MEP LLC, ABAH-KSA
Designation: Mechanical Project Engineer
Projects: Al Goneim Shopping Mall
: Residential Project
Duration: Jun’04 to Jul’06 (2-Years)
ACHIEVEMENT
Al Goneim Shopping Mall: (Worked as Mechanical Project Engineer, Material submittal, Shop drawing
preparation, coordination with Consultant, Civil contractor & Supplier (MEP Value-50Million).
Residential Project: (Worked as Mechanical Project Engineer, Material submittal, Shop drawing
preparation, coordination with Consultant, Civil contractor & Supplier (MEP Value-25Million).
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and maintain the Materials Submittal Flow Sheet.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers. Evaluate offers and prepare comparative statements.
• Check and prepare Material Submittals in conjunction with the Project Manager.
• Prepare and maintain the Shop Drawings Flow Sheet.
• Check, review and approve Shop Drawings.
• Review comments received from the Consultant on Material Submittals and Shop Drawings.
Prepare and organize re-submittals as required.
• Take-off material quantities from the approved drawings and prepare Material Requisition/s.
• Ensure that all materials are ordered in time so that progress on site is not interrupted or delayed.
• Plan labor requirements based on the construction program and provide requirements to the
Project Manager.
• Visit and discuss compliance issues and matters with the relevant authorities
• Prepare regular Progress Reports and submit to the Project Manager.
• Attend scheduled meetings as advised by the Project Manager with other parties i.e Client,
Consultant, Main Contractor, Authorities etc
• Plan, prepare and document Testing and Commissioning Plans and supervise all related
commissioning activities.
• Rectify and complete Snags prior to Final Handover.
• Responsible for mentoring, guiding and evaluating Site Engineers, Foremen and Supervisory
staff.

• Responsible for, in co-ordination with the Site Engineers, Supervisors and Foreman, work
allocation and execution on a daily basis.
• Review and monitor monthly labor performance and utilization against the planned targets
Concern: coolers India, Madurai
Designation: HVAC Supervisor
Duration: May’99 to App’01 (before engineering study start, after Diploma completed)
Projects Completed: Ramalinga Textile Humidification Plant
: Residential Project
ACHIEVEMENT
Ramalinga Textile Humidification Plant :( Worked as HVAC Supervisor- In-charge for overseeing all
HVAC work in site,
Residential Project: (worked as HVAC Supervisor- In-charge for overseeing all HVAC work in site,
Office Building: (worked as HVAC Supervisor- In-charge for overseeing all HVAC work in site
Responsibilities:
• In-charge for overseeing all HVAC work.
• Ensure the HVAC work carried out is as per approved shop drawing and within the time frame
and progress of the approved construction program.
• Ensure that the installation, inspection and testing of all the HVAC equipment, fittings and work
implemented meets the specification and the consultant requirements.
• Verify the accuracy of shop drawings and their compliance to the specification, consultant’s
design and existing local authority standard.
• Complete responsibility to decide on day to day work that needs to be carried out by
subordinates including: scheduling of activities, assigning task to groups or individuals, accuracy
of work conducted, supplying resources and dealing with operational issues and problems.
• Coordinate with other project personnel to ensure that deadlines, procedures, and other project
requirements are met.
Academic Qualification:
Qualified Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, with First class from Kama raj University,
India
Qualified in 3-Years Diploma in Refrigeration and Air condition Engineering
(DR&A/C E) with First class and Distinction from State board of Tamil Nadu, India,
Personal profile
Name : PALPANDI
Father's Name : Mr. Thangavelu.
Marital Status : Married

Date of Birth : 17/06/1981
Nationality : Indian
Passport Number : G2134979
Visa Status : Residential visa.
Driving License U.A.E /QATAR Driving License
Permanent Address :Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu, India – 626005
: Tel No: 0091 4562 289834.
E Mail :ppandian1234@gmail.com
: ppandian_000@yahoo.co.in
Current Contact Mob no : +971-0559065063

Date of Birth : 17/06/1981
Nationality : Indian
Passport Number : G2134979
Visa Status : Residential visa.
Driving License U.A.E /QATAR Driving License
Permanent Address :Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu, India – 626005
: Tel No: 0091 4562 289834.
E Mail :ppandian1234@gmail.com
: ppandian_000@yahoo.co.in
Current Contact Mob no : +971-0559065063