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Pouria Khosroshahi
Mechanical Designer
North York,Ontario
Summary
Detail-oriented Mechanical Designer with over 3 years of experience in the detailed design and documentation of Fixed and Rotary Equipment in the oil and gas industry and refinery projects. Adept at working with engineering documents such as P&IDs, General Assembly Drawings, technical specifications, datasheets, Vendor Shop Documents, and industry standards (e.g., ASME, API). Proficient in mechanical design tools including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, Revit, Navisworks, and PV Elite for pressure vessel and heat exchanger design. Skilled in applying design codes and standards, performing 3D modeling, and coordinating multi-disciplinary design deliverables in EPC environments. Completed a mechanical design internship in Canada, contributing to product optimization and engineering documentation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Mechanical Engineering Intern
HyLife
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Designed mechanical parts and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor, contributing to product line optimization and increased design efficiency.
- Developed and documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for product line tasks, enhancing process consistency and quality.
- Prepared Minor Modification Requests (MMRs) to support Continuous Improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with engineering standards.
- Created detailed technical drawings and schematics for mechanical components, enabling accurate production and assembly.
- Actively participated in Kaizen events to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, reducing operational inefficiencies.
Mechanical Engineer
Nargan Engineers and Constructors
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Progressively contributed to both small- and large-scale EPC projects in the oil and gas sectors, beginning with minor equipment modifications and advancing to full-cycle design of major mechanical systems.
- Designed pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and other fixed equipment using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and PV Elite, ensuring full compliance with ASME and API codes.
- Collaborated extensively with instrumentation, civil, process, and electrical engineering departments to coordinate the review and integration of vendor shop drawings and detailed technical design deliverables.
- Conducted technical vendor meetings and contributed to shop drawing reviews to ensure design intent, material compliance, and code adherence were properly maintained.
- Created and revised detailed technical drawings, fabrication-ready general arrangement (GA) drawings, P&ID markups, and datasheets for vendor submittals and internal coordination.
- Supported multi-disciplinary design coordination by identifying clashes and resolving interface issues using Navisworks and Revit models.
- Streamlined workflows between departments by introducing standardized CAD drawing protocols and improving documentation accuracy for pressure equipment.
Mechanical Equipment Designer
Nargan Engineers and Constructors
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Gained foundational experience in the design of fixed and rotary mechanical equipment by supporting senior engineers on small-scale oil and gas projects.
- Assisted in the preparation of technical specifications, fabrication drawings, and P&ID markups under the guidance of senior mechanical engineers.
- Supported coordination with instrumentation and process teams to align equipment design with plant operational requirements and instrumentation layouts.
- Used AutoCAD and SolidWorks to create component models, layout drawings, and modification sketches, contributing to drawing packages for vendor submittals.
- Participated in design review meetings and documentation control processes, becoming familiar with industry codes and standards such as ASME Section VIII and API 660.
- Demonstrated initiative in improving documentation practices, leading to early promotion to Mechanical Equipment Designer within one year.
Education
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
K. N. Toosi University of Technology
Skills
Design & Engineering Tools
AutoCAD · SolidWorks · Inventor · PV Elite · MicroStation · Navisworks · Revit · Abaqus
Programming Languages
MATLAB · Python
Mechanical Engineering & Equipment
Pressure Vessels · Heat Exchangers · Fixed Equipment · Rotary Equipment · ASME Section VIII · TEMA · API 660 · GD&T · General Assembly (GA) Drawings · P&ID · Technical Specifications · Datasheets · Bill of Materials
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Cross-Disciplinary Design (Process, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation) · Vendor Shop Drawing Review · Vendor Technical Meetings · Design Review Coordination · Multi-discipline 3D Model Checking · SOP Documentation · Kaizen Participation
Certification
PV Elite Advanced Certificate, Association of Petroleum Industry Engineering & Construction Companies, 06/01/21
Interests
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Intern
HyLife
09.2024 - 12.2024
Mechanical Equipment Designer
Nargan Engineers and Constructors
11.2021 - 10.2022
Mechanical Engineer
Nargan Engineers and Constructors
10.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
K. N. Toosi University of Technology
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Concordia University
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