NIKHILESH KAMANE
Dubai
Summary
Postgraduate Senior Mechanical Engineer with over 10 years of experience in Mechanical Building Services Design, specializing in HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, and BMS integration. Extensive exposure in designing and delivering Hyperscale and AI Data Centers ranging from 5MW to 1000MW across Europe, APAC, and the Middle East regions. Worked in both Consultant and Developer roles with a proven ability to deliver innovative, energy-efficient, and compliant designs. Experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing client expectations, and ensuring global standards compliance for major hyperscaler clients such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Alibaba, Oracle, and Visa.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Damac Digital
Dubai
06.2025 - Current
- Leading mechanical design for Hyperscale and AI Data Centers across Europe, APAC, and the Middle East.
- Managing design development, multidisciplinary coordination, and client requirements.
- Ensuring system integration of HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Fighting with BMS and monitoring platforms.
- Supporting sustainability, energy efficiency, and global code compliance in design deliverables.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Ethos Engineering
Dublin
10.2023 - 05.2025
Delivered design for large-scale European Data Centers – DUB40 (90MW Liquid Cooling), AMS16 (10MW), FRA20 (16MW).
- Coordinated with clients including Google and AWS for system optimization and compliance.
- Led design team reviews and ensured quality deliverables across all design stages.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Jacobs
Mumbai
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Executed mechanical design for data centers and commercial buildings.
- Managed technical documentation, BOQs, and design coordination with other disciplines.
Associate Mechanical Engineer
Stantec
Pune
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Developed mechanical designs for healthcare, retail, and commercial projects.
- Conducted energy modeling and sustainable design assessments.
Mechanical Engineer
Dar Al-Handasah
Pune
07.2015 - 12.2020
- Designed HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Fighting systems for airports, hospitals, malls, and hotels.
- Prepared drawings, schematics, and technical specifications in compliance with international codes.
Education
M.Tech - Thermal Engineering
College of Engineering, Pune (COEP)
India01.2015
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Govt. College of Engineering, Chandrapur
India01.2012
Skills
- Data Center Mechanical Design
- HVAC Systems
- Plumbing
- Drainage
- Fire protection systems
- BMS integration
- CFD
- Energy Modelling
- Coordination with architectural and Structural team
- Coordination with Electrical Teams
- Global Code Compliance
- Software: Revit MEP, AutoCAD
- Software: IESVE, HAP
- Software: Navisworks
Key Projects
BKK05, Bangkok – 1000 MW (AI data halls, liquid cooling)
Jakarta 02, Indonesia – 288 MW (AI data halls, liquid cooling)
BKK03, Bangkok – 378 MW (AI data halls, liquid cooling)
Lohja, Finland – 150MW (AI Data Halls, Liquid Cooling)
Madrid01, Spain – 56MW (Air + Liquid Cooling)
Athens 1 & 2, Greece – 50MW
Ohio, USA - 300 MW (air-cooled, liquid-cooled)
DUB40, Dublin – 90 MW (liquid cooling)
AMS16, Amsterdam – 10MW
FRA20, Frankfurt – 16MW
NEOM Sindalah Island – Saudi Arabia
Hamad Medical Corporation – Qatar
Al Maktoum International Airport – Dubai
Vida Hotel – Bahrain
Central Business District – Egypt Al Khail Mall – Dubai
Standards
- UPTIME
- ASHRAE
- NFPA
- CIBSE
- BS & EN Standards
- UAE Fire & Life Safety Code
- QCD
- SBC
Roles And Responsibilities
- Collaborate with client representatives and consultants to maintain project timelines, budgets, and technical integrity.
- Mentor design engineers, review deliverables, and support knowledge transfer within mechanical design teams.
- Prepare project specifications, BOQs, and technical documentation aligned with ASHRAE, CIBSE, NFPA, and regional standards.
- Review material submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs to ensure design compliance and quality assurance.
- Perform energy modeling, load analysis, and equipment selection using IESVE, HAP, and Revit MEP tools.
- Develop chilled water/air systems, smoke management, pressurization, and mechanical plant layouts for data centers and commercial buildings.
- Lead multidisciplinary coordination with architectural, structural, and electrical teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Prepare design schemes, Basis of Design (BOD), concept reports, and detailed design packages for HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems.
Timeline
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Damac Digital
06.2025 - Current
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Ethos Engineering
10.2023 - 05.2025
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Jacobs
07.2022 - 10.2023
Associate Mechanical Engineer
Stantec
12.2020 - 07.2022
Mechanical Engineer
Dar Al-Handasah
07.2015 - 12.2020
M.Tech - Thermal Engineering
College of Engineering, Pune (COEP)
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Govt. College of Engineering, Chandrapur