About Us
SWA Environmental Engineers & Consultants is a pure play Environmental firm working in Wastewater Treatment,
Solid Waste Management, Environmental Forensics and Modelling sector. SWA is based out of Ahmedabad where we have a
laboratory, manufacturing and consulting services office.
OUR GOALS
Provide high quality Designing and Engineering Services for wastewater treatment, solid waste management and pipe network designing
Become the No.1 research and development solutions provider Compressed Biogas Gas (CBG) emulate
Become the top 3 environmental & analytical laboratory in India
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Urv Patel
Founding Director & C.E.O
Urv Patel, M.S. is the principal designing engineer and CEO of SWA Environmental Consultants & Engineers. His professional interest includes wastewater management & engineering with specialization in process design for biological and physico-chemical processes. He graduated from University of Washington, Seattle and have worked with institutions like CDM Smith, Washington State Department of Ecology, Environmental Management Centre (Mumbai), Asian Development Bank, Gujarat Water Supply & Sewerage Board, IL&FS (CSR group) and several others.
Kunj Patel
Co Founder
Kunj Patel, M.E. is the principal project engineer and COO of SWA Environmental Consultants & Engineers. Environmental engineer by training from Birla Vishwakarma Mahavidhyalay (BVM) (Anand, GJ), project management is his forte—involving proposals, logistics, erection, manpower coordination, commissioning of wastewater treatment plants with any complexity.
Paresh Patel
COO – Purchase & Administration
PK or Saheb we fondly call him is an industry veteran with experience in industrial cooling and environmental projects for the last 25 years. He is our relationship manager both with vendors and clients alike. Primarily responsible for all the purchase, accounting, project logistics, he handles all the nitty gritty.
Santosh Bhavsar
Director
Santosh Bhavsar, a Civil Engineering graduate with an MBA, is a seasoned Project Management Professional with 25+ years of diverse experience. Over the past two decades, he has contributed to esteemed organizations such as MWH Global, STUP Consultant P Ltd, National Council for Cement & Building Materials, Essar Construction, Electrosteel Infrastructure Services, TetraTech P Ltd, and MaRS Planning & Engineering Services Pvt Ltd. His expertise lies in water & wastewater infrastructure services, including water treatment plants (WTPs), sewage treatment plants (STPs), and pipeline projects. Beyond his professional achievements, he is passionate about music and traveling.
DESIGN TEAM
Parth Suthar
Team Lead – Design
B.tech & MBA from Gujarat technological University, he is the design engineer and principal modeller at SWA Environmental. Demonstrating a profound mastery of design tools and employing a solution-oriented working approach, he spearheads the development of 3D plant models and the design of WTPs, STPs & ETPs. His expertise extends to optimizing piping networks to attain maximum efficiency and feasibility.Beyond his professional endeavors, he is a dedicated practitioner and instructor of Yoga and Garba, showcasing a profound passion for dance.
Harsh Rathod
Design Engineer
Harsh is a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from Gujarat Technological Universitywith specialization in designing and 3D modelling. He enjoys working on complicated projects where there are multiple utilities and has a forte in clash free planning & design. Apart from work he also likes to reading books, music.
Rajan Patani
Junior Design Engineer
Rajan is a proficient civil engineer holding a diploma from Gujarat Technological University. With expertise in generating 3D models using Revit and adept at transforming 2D drawings into immersive 3D visualizations, he possesses a strong grasp of work execution derived from his experience with 2D Gad. Beyond his professional skills, Rajan also enjoys playing the guitar and maintaining a regular exercise routine. He has a keen interest in astrology, adding depth to his diverse range of passions and pursuits
Kartikey Joshi
Junior Design Engineer
Kartikey Joshi holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering and is currently working as a Junior Design Engineer. In his free time, he enjoys music, playing cricket, and reading, which reflects his well-rounded personality and curiosity.
Dharni Patel
Architect
Dharni Patel, B.Arch is the Architect & chief drawings coordinator at SWA Environmental with a graduation from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. She is an expert in conceptualizing most economical general arrangement drawings & designs for STPs & ETPs, which also consider plant wide layout for lowering the cost of piping & electrical while maximizing utility.
LABORATORY TEAM
Pankaj Gothi
COO – Laboratory Division
Pankaj Gothi, M.Sc. is the principal chemist at SWA Environmental who handles all the laboratory activities with specializes in water quality analysis quality control conforming to most stringent management standards. He is also well experienced in especially in spectrophotometric analysis of wastewater, along with all the general areas. As a principal chemist he also executes the R&D programs with a rigorous diligence and dexterity.
Harshad Salvi
Assistant Laboratory Manager
Harshad Salvi, B.Sc. is a Junior Chemist SWA Environmental and handles site monitoring activities as well as in house analysis. He is well versed in both water-wastewater and air quality analysis.
Divyang Patel
Environmental Chemist
Divyang Patel, B.Sc. is a Junior Chemist SWA Environmental and handles site monitoring & inhouse calibration activities as well as in house analysis. He is well versed in both water-wastewater.
Rekha Karavadra
Environmental Chemist
Rekha Karavadra holds an M.Sc. in Chemistry and has two years of experience as a Junior Chemist. Dedicated to her profession, Rekha is focused on furthering her knowledge and skills in chemistry. In addition to her work, she enjoys exploring new ideas and challenges. Her commitment to growth and learning makes her a valuable asset in any professional environment.
Vishal Chauhan
Environmental Microbiologist
Vishal Chauhan holds an M.Sc. in Microbiology and has gained one year of hands-on experience in the field. Eager to continue building his career, Vishal is always open to learning and growing in his profession. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring new cuisines and traveling, reflecting his adventurous and curious nature.
Vaishali Makwana
Junior Environmental Chemist
Vaishali Makwana holds an M.Sc. degree and is stepping into the professional world as a fresher, eager to apply her academic knowledge in real-world settings. She is eager to take on new challenges and grow professionally. In her free time, Vaishali enjoys cooking, exploring new places through travel, and expressing her creativity through dance.
Roshan Gamit
Junior Environmental Chemist
Roshan Gamit holds an M.Sc. in Environmental Science and is beginning his career as a Junior Environmental Chemist at SEPL. Passionate about contributing to environmental sustainability, Roshan is enthusiastic about learning and growing in the field.