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Kelvin Rimui

Kelvin Rimui

Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineer | Building Services & IoT Systems Specialist

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NairobiMember since August 20, 2026
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About

Assisted in the design and drafting of mechanical building services systems, including drainage, water supply, and fire protection for residential and high-rise projects Produced and managed AutoCAD drawings, including cleaning, layering, and XREF coordination to prepare accurate design documentation Performed engineering calculations such as pipe sizing, flow rate determination using loading units, pump sizing, and basic HVAC cooling load analysis

Experience

Building Services Engineer at I-Mep Ltd (2025-07 – 2025-10)

  • Assisted in the design and drafting of mechanical building services systems, including drainage, water supply, and fire protection for residential and high-rise projects
  • Produced and managed AutoCAD drawings, including cleaning, layering, and XREF coordination to prepare accurate design documentation
  • Performed engineering calculations such as pipe sizing, flow rate determination using loading units, pump sizing, and basic HVAC cooling load analysis
  • Contributed to ventilation and plumbing system layouts, applying principles of air changes per hour (ACH), duct sizing, and hydraulic design
  • Participated in site visits and project coordination, inspecting installations, identifying issues, and supporting practical problem-solving on active construction sites

Freelance Design Engineer – AutoCAD Projects at Freelance (2024-01 – 2026-04)

  • Designed and implemented comprehensive building services systems (drainage, water supply, plumbing layouts, and fire protection) for residential and high-rise buildings, applying hydraulic principles and fixture demand methods to ensure efficiency and compliance.
  • Delivered technical design and documentation using AutoCAD, including preparation and cleaning of architectural/engineering drawings, XREF management, layer organization, and interpretation of industry-standard symbols for accurate project execution.
  • Contributed to HVAC and site operations, performing cooling load and ventilation calculations, assisting in duct and pump sizing, and participating in site visits and project meetings to resolve installation issues and coordinate with consultants and contractors

Mechanical Engineering Intern at Kenya Power & Lighting Company (KPLC) (2023-07 – 2023-09)

  • Assisted in maintenance and operational support for mechanical systems within KPLC facilities, gaining hands-on experience with industrial equipment and energy infrastructure.
  • Conducted technical inspections and performance checks on mechanical installations, contributing to system reliability and safety compliance.
  • Participated in engineering workflows and project coordination, observing interdisciplinary collaboration and applying mechanical principles to real-world utility operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering – Multimedia University of Kenya (2019-09 – 2026-10)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Stephjoy Boys High School, Limuru (2017-02 – 2018-11)

Skills

Mechanical & Manufacturing EngineerBuilding Services & IoT Systems Specialist

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