Nisu Shah

Nisu Shah

PE, LEED AP

Associate, Mechanical Engineer

Main office location Portland, OR

Year started in industry 1992

Year started at Säzän 2020

Project types/specialty

Airports, Education, Healthcare, and Residential facilities

Nisu is a seasoned mechanical engineer with more than 30 years of experience specializing in HVAC and plumbing systems. His expertise spans load calculations, equipment selection, layout design, construction administration, cost estimation, and state energy code compliance. With attention to detail, Nisu ensures seamless coordination across disciplines to eliminate design conflicts. He is adept in implementing low-energy air handling systems, central chiller plants, and ADA accessibility upgrades. His extensive portfolio includes work in healthcare facilities, municipal and state buildings, multifamily developments, and education institutions. As a graduate of Portland State University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Nisu brings a wealth of knowledge and innovation to every project he undertakes.

Nisu is an active member of ASHRAE and CSI. He enjoys socializing with co-workers and spends his free time watching movies and reading books, with particular interest in horror, science fiction, and fantasy.

Dream job (if you weren’t working here!)?
Proprietor of a book store/pub
Mountains, coast, or desert?
Mountains
Favorite book?
Princess Bride or Dracula
What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten?
Snake
Title your autobiography.
Mistakes Were Made
Best bit of advice you have ever received?
Show up whenever possible. Most of life happens for the best when you show up.