Summary
Avinash Uttamchandani is a licensed mechanical engineering leader based in Atlanta with over 17 years of multidisciplinary experience delivering complex HVAC, power generation, hydrogen, and carbon capture projects. Currently Lead Mechanical Engineer at Sargent & Lundy, he previously led mechanical design and constructability efforts at Kiewit and WSP, driving system sizing, vendor coordination, and tunnel ventilation renewals for transit and energy clients. He brings deep hands-on expertise from nuclear and large-scale DOE and utility projects—ranging from glove box exhaust systems to FLEX post-Fukushima modifications—combining field outage support with detailed engineering documentation. Known for translating field constraints into practical design solutions, he has repeatedly resolved installation issues during refueling outages and major system retrofits. Comfortable with both technical leadership and vendor-facing procurement, he blends rigorous calculation review with on-site implementation oversight. His career shows a pattern of stepping into high-stakes, safety-critical environments and delivering reliable, code-compliant mechanical systems under tight schedules.
8 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Engineering - BE Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering - BE Mechanical Engineering at Monash University
English, Indonesian, Malay, Hindi, Sindhi