MAHIP SANDHU
Emeryville,CA
Summary
Consultant Electrical Engineer with expertise in building electrical design and construction. Proficient in conducting comprehensive electrical analyses and overseeing the design and implementation of electrical systems for various building projects. Experienced in reviewing shop drawings, responding to contractor inquiries, and participating in progress meetings to ensure successful project execution. Strong background in energy systems analysis and integration, coupled with a solid understanding of financial planning principles. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions and meet project objectives effectively. Well-versed in NEC, NFPA, CBC, and Title 24 code regulations, ensuring compliance and adherence to industry standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Engineer
WSP
03.2022 - Current
- Execute and oversee electrical engineering design assignments encompassing power systems, electrical distribution, indoor/outdoor lighting, grounding, and lightning protection.
- Manage the integration of communication, access control, security, IT infrastructure, and fire alarm systems, adhering to codes, standards, construction methodologies, and client visions.
- Develop precise electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder capacity, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits, facility needs, and power distribution.
- Design electrical systems tailored to buildings serving various market sectors, including residential, commercial, hospitality, industrial, civic, and healthcare domains. Produce concise technical reports summarizing designs and field investigations with accuracy and clarity.
- Facilitate construction operations by reviewing shop drawings, addressing contractor inquiries, attending progress meetings, and conducting site visits to monitor project advancement.
Project Engineer
Sun Light and Power
Berkeley, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Developed - Permit submittal sets and coordinated response with AHJs for commercial scale Solar PV and solar Thermal projects; construction sets for installation team, electrical and mechanical schematic diagrams based on NEC, NPC, CPC, CBC and Title 24 Energy Code guidelines
- Performed electrical-mechanical-plumbing equipment sizing calculations and structural load calculations for Solar PV electrical - Solar Thermal racking systems and Solar Thermal tanks. Generated Bill of Materials for procurement of all components of the system
- Coordinated with project management team, architects and contractors on early design stages of solar projects to define and communicate structural and mechanical needs for projects
Design Engineer
Sun Light and Power
Berkeley, CA
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Designed and drafted technical project drawings for commercial scale Solar Thermal and PV projects
- Performed - document intakes, equipment sizing, preliminary sales designs, design co-ordination with contractors, construction- coordination with installation teams
- Conducted pre and post install site visits, used Drone imaging to generate CAD designs.
Project Assessment and Management Engineer
Alta Energy
San Mateo, CA
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Executed financial models for customers employing cash purchase, loan, PPAs, Lease and PACE financing options.
- Assessed costs and estimated the production capabilities and economic value of solar installation, evaluated the economic viability of potential Utility Rate switches, Storage system options and Consumption offset to maximize savings.
Project Engineer - HVAC
Daikin Air Conditioning India Pvt. Ltd.
Chandigarh, India
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Ensured HVAC design compliance with specific code requirements and client specifications. Assessed engineering design package for constructability issues. Provided on-site support and supervision to the installation team on a major hospital HVAC project.
Education
Master of Science - Energy Systems Engineering
Northeastern University
Boston, MA04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Punjab Technical University
Punjab07.2014
Skills
- National Electric Code, Title 24, California Building Code, SF Green Building Code, NFPA, OSHPD/ HCAI, FGI codes, NETA testing code
- Design software- Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, AGI Lighting design,Helioscopee, Energy Pro, Aurora, PV Complete
- CRM software - Newforma, Salesforce, Microsoft Projects, BIM 360, Primavera
- Structural Modelling and Analysis - RISA, Ironridge, Hilti Profis Suite
- PV Financial Modelling - Energy Toolbase, Geli, PV-syst
- Document Management and Transfer - BIM 360, Procore, Bluebeam
- Lean Six Sigma, Kanban, EOS management strategies
- Building/Fire/Energy code and OSHA compliance
Certification
- Engineer in Training - Electrical, 02/2021, 173434
- OSHA Outreach 10-hour - Construction, 05/2021
- AutoCAD - Electrical, 01/2016
Professional Projects
Daikin the German manufactured, Akotek collectors. Developed a new racking system and sized auxiliary mechanical equipment for optimum performance of the evacuated tube solar hot water collectors (new product offering). Worked with a team of engineers to perform testing and quality control checks of the new system.
AutoCAD and Equipment sizing templates updating, Sun Light and Power, 2020, Created and templatized pipe-sizing calculator using the Hazen Williams equation (cross checking with Darcy Weisbach) to accurately size the mechanical-plumbing equipment for the solar thermal projects. Co-ordinated with a collector manufacturer and structural engineer to standardize the pump station and racking components - resulting in cost/time savings during initial design phases.
Timeline
Electrical Engineer
WSP
03.2022 - Current
Project Engineer
Sun Light and Power
01.2020 - Current
Design Engineer
Sun Light and Power
08.2018 - 01.2020
Project Assessment and Management Engineer
Alta Energy
01.2017 - 08.2017
Project Engineer - HVAC
Daikin Air Conditioning India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2015 - 09.2015
Master of Science - Energy Systems Engineering
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Punjab Technical University