Nikhil Mohan
London,Middlesex
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with 7+ years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure, combining strong site-based expertise with academic specialisation in water and environmental systems.
Experienced in supporting the delivery of treatment systems (STP, ETP, RO), with a solid understanding of mechanical design principles, system layouts, and process integration.
Brings practical insight into system performance, constructability, and operational constraints — enabling effective contribution to mechanical design, technical assurance, and multidisciplinary project delivery.
Seeking to transition into a Mechanical Design Engineer role within a consultancy environment, contributing to sustainable water infrastructure projects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Field service engineer - Water systems
HSL Compliance ltd
London, Middlesex
2022.09 - 2026.05
- Deliver inspection, servicing, and remedial works on water systems in accordance with HTM 04-01 and L8 compliance standards
- Analyze system layouts and operational performance to identify mechanical issues and optimization opportunities
- Provide technical input into system improvements, supporting long-term performance and compliance
- Interpret schematics and system configurations to diagnose faults across pumps, valves, and distribution systems
- Produce detailed technical reports, documenting findings, risks, and recommended actions
- Coordinate directly with clients and site stakeholders to plan and execute works efficiently
- Ensure all activities comply with health, safety, and risk management procedures
Project engineer - Waste Water Systems
Envergy Projects Ltd
Gujarat, India
2016.11 - 2020.05
- Delivered mechanical installation and commissioning of STP, ETP, and RO systems for industrial and municipal projects
- Supported design implementation by interpreting P&IDs, isometric drawings, and general arrangement layouts
- Contributed to equipment selection including pumps, valves, and treatment components based on system requirements
- Ensured alignment between design intent and site execution, resolving technical discrepancies during installation
- Performed commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting to validate system performance
- Supervised operation of a 3 MLD sewage treatment plant, optimizing efficiency and reliability
- Coordinated with suppliers, subcontractors, and engineering teams to support timely project delivery
- Prepared commissioning records, technical reports, and handover documentation
Education
Master of Science - Water, Waste and Environment
University of Greenwich
London, England 2020.09 - 2021.09
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
University of Kerala
India 2012.06 - 2016.05
Skills
- Mechanical design support for water/wastewater systems
- Interpretation of P&IDs, GA drawings, and process schematics
- Pumps, valves, pipework & filtration system understanding
- Equipment selection & system integration awareness
- Commissioning support & performance optimization
- Fault diagnosis & root cause analysis
- Technical documentation & reporting
- Health & Safety & regulatory compliance (L8, HTM 04-01)
- Stakeholder & client coordination
Selected Engineering Experience (Design- Relevant)
- Exposure to water treatment process design principles during MSc studies, including filtration, biological treatment, and hydraulic systems
- Practical understanding of system hydraulics, flow behavior, and equipment interaction through commissioning and operations
- Experience interpreting and working with engineering drawings and specifications to ensure correct system installation
- Involvement in identifying system inefficiencies and recommending corrective engineering solutions
Technical Skills
- Engineering drawing interpretation (P&ID, GA, layouts)
- Water & wastewater treatment systems
- Mechanical systems: pumps, valves, pipelines
- Microsoft Office (Excel, reporting)
- AutoCAD, SolidWorks
Certification
HTM 04-01 Legionella Awareness and Management of Hot and Cold water systems in Healthcare Premises
Timeline
Field service engineer - Water systems
HSL Compliance ltd
2022.09 - 2026.05
Master of Science - Water, Waste and Environment
University of Greenwich
2020.09 - 2021.09
Project engineer - Waste Water Systems
Envergy Projects Ltd
2016.11 - 2020.05
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
University of Kerala
2012.06 - 2016.05