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Tony Shahnami, P.E., CxA <br />Principal in Charge – Mechanical Engineer <br /> <br />Mr. Shahnami is a registered Professional Engineer with 30 years of experience in <br />the mechanical, electrical, IAQ, and plumbing fields. His registration in several <br />states makes him particularly well qualified to perform design-engineering tasks <br />across the nation for a wide range of clients. Also, he has specialized experience <br />managing continuing services contracts with both public and private clients. <br />Mr. Shahnami areas of expertise are heat transfer, fluids, indoor air quality, steam <br />systems, heat recovery and geothermal systems. He has utilized this expertise <br />such that SGM Engineering is recognized as one of the leading firms in the State of <br />Florida with respect to high performance, energy efficient designs for local and <br />federal government facilities. This is evident thru the award of the first two LEED <br />sustainable schools in Central Florida. Mr. Shahnami’s project experience has <br />been predominantly in the local and federal government markets which includes but <br />not limited to the United States Navy, Army Corps of Engineers, City of Orlando, <br />and the United States Air Force. He is registered in over 38 states which has led <br />him to a broad knowledge of building codes across the country. <br />Mr. Shahnami is the president of the firm and has the authority to represent the firm <br />in all contractual matters. Mr. Shahnami has received a Certificate of Recognition <br />by the Orange County Chairman for outstanding design of make-up water retrofit at <br />the Convention Center’s Central Utility Plant. The design incorporated the use of <br />reclaimed water as make-up water for the existing Cooling Towers (2,200 Tons <br />Cooling). The Cooling Towers now are using Reclaimed Water for HVAC purposes. <br />The new design has saved Orange County Convention Center over $100,000 per <br />year in drinking water. <br />As an ACG Certified Commissioning Agent, Mr. Shahnami has managed LEED- <br />certification and design; provided commissioning and advanced commissioning; <br />has experience with controllable systems (lighting, thermal comfort), water <br />efficiency, energy efficiency, and indoor environmental quality; experience with <br />materials selection including recycled materials and content and low-emitting <br />materials selection; and experience with materials reuse. <br /> <br />Project Experience <br />2012, Flagler County Courthouse Annex Sherriff’s Department Renovations <br />and Energy Efficient Upgrades, Bunnell, FL – As Principal in Charge, Mr. <br />Shahnami is overseeing the renovations to accommodate the needs of the sheriff’s <br />operations. Renovations include the following: Add fire sprinkler system, <br />replacement of the main fire alarm panel, repair exterior windows, confirm fire rated <br />separation between Historic Courthouse and Annex, replace A/C ductwork, VAV <br />units and controls, provide a ducted return system, test and balance the new <br />system, replace all lighting with energy efficient fixtures and lighting controls, <br />replace electrical power distribution system, new communications data and <br />technologies equipment, renovate all restrooms to ADA standards, replace all <br />suspended acoustical ceilings and grid with new efficient acoustic values, replace <br />all water heaters with energy efficient units. <br />2010 Orange County Fire & Rescue, Fire Station #35, Orlando, FL –SGM <br />developed the owners OPR documents, reviewed drawings during construction, <br />developed the commissioning plan, attended construction meetings, witnessed <br />equipment start up, performed functional performance tests on the equipment and <br />provided Test & Balance services. Commissioning procedures were performed <br />following the ACG guidelines and the requirements of LEED. <br />2010, Orlando Science Center HVAC, Lighting, Power, Plumbing & Fire <br />Protection Energy Assessment, Orlando, FL – Mr. Shahnami oversaw the <br />engineering services to identify and recommend the best and most economical and <br />energy efficient method of correcting the HVAC equipment located at the Orlando <br />Science Center Complex. Responsibilities included: operation and the deficiencies <br />associated with the operation. Inspect the facilities in areas of HVAC, lighting, <br />power, Fire Alarm, security system, Plumbing & FP system. <br /> <br />YEARS EXPERIENCE: 30 <br />With SGM since 1991 <br /> <br />EDUCATION <br />Bachelor of Science, Mechanical <br />Engineering <br />University of Miami, 1978 <br /> <br /> <br />REGISTRATION <br />1989 - Registered Professional <br />Engineer – Florida # 41204 <br />Also Registered Professional <br />Engineer- Alabama, Arkansas, <br />Arizona, California, Colorado, <br />Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, <br />Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, <br />Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, <br />Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, <br />Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, <br />New Mexico, New York, North <br />Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, <br />Pennsylvania, South Carolina, <br />Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, <br />Virginia, Washington, West <br />Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. <br />