Jad Dagher, P.E.

Electrical Engineer

U.S. CITIZEN

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Falls church, Va 22041

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SUMMARY

Fifteen plus years designing, review, evaluation, surveying,site assessment, specification,

integration, installation,testing,documentation, monitoring, Commissioning, maintenance and

analysis (short circuit,coordination- protective relaying applications -Harmonic,arc flash,Electrical Safety engineering of large scale Electrical power systems :

Commercial buildings (including Critical facilities :Data centers Fire protection (Fire Alarm

-code,NFPA 72-2007 ). CCTV cameras and equipments security systems .

Ten story offices buildings, full service Hotels,condos, convention centers,sport stadiums ETC

Institutional (research Buildings /Labs), Healthcare Facilities, Transit (Metro, Rail ), Airports

and wireless infrastructure . High rise and towers . High,Medium and low voltage transmission

and Distribution . Spot network distribution .Emergency, Photovoltaic and wind Turbine power

generation (including paralleling ) up to 2,000 kw.

(A strong Theoretical and working knowledge of 3-Phase AC power systems, per- units

mathematics symmetrical components, large rotating electric motors/generators, boilers including

insulation systems, electromagnetic design, thermal performance and materials.

Knowledge in power conversion for large electrical loads, primarily electrical motors . this includes

design of complex transformers, digitally controlled power converters,switching technology and

thermal management.

Knowledge of complex control system technology to control performance of large motors via power

Converters . this includes complex control algorithms, regulator performance, power supply

technology, control circuit software and hardware.

Ability to support risk assessments,investigation, analysis and design modifications of subsystems

and new equipment associated with the production, transmission, measurement, control and use

of heat and mechanical power.

Directing and coordinating all technical aspects of AC power substation projects with a good

knowledge and understanding of substation components and their functions.

Control and Instrumentation.

Ability to write clear,easily readable technical correspondence to documents review of technical

recommendations following technical reviews and collating of comments.

A dedicated, dependable, flexible and independent individual with excellent communications

and leadership skills with good level of supervisory experience. identify key issues, research new

designs,

technologies and construction methods of power systems equipment and facilities.

Ability to think strategically, creatively independently and possess high organizational skills and

the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail,maintain high quality

standards.

Time and power management skills.

Comprehensive knowledge of related engineering and scientific disciplines, and the ability to

support new concepts, theories and methodologies.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering BSEE DEC.1993

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies June 1993

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Orlando FL

EXPERIENCE :

CS Engineering consulting Sep-2013-Present

Supervising, designing and reviewing work of the Electrical Department

Responsibilities include:

? ? Service utility coordination

? Power distribution

? LightingPrepare and check design calculations.

Prepare reports.

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Develop project design criteria and code analysis.

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Develop project specifications and drawings.

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Check plans and specifications.

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Perform fieldwork inspections, surveys, studies and punch lists.

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Develop construction costs.

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Attend project meetings and client meetings.

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Respond to client review comments.

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Resolve technical issues and answer technical questions.

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? Fire alarm

? Low voltage infrastructure

? Emergency power systems

? UPS design

? Coordination with city and state permitting agencies

? Construction administration

? Project Management

. Photovoltaic and wind turbine power Generation.

? Attend client meetings

Metro, DC January 2012-June 2013

Electrical Construction and design Engineer /Project Manager

Performing all aspects of electrical engineering design as a lead Electrical engineer, including

Conceptual Studies, Program Requirements, Design Analyses, Calculations, Equipment selection and

layout, and System selection and layout for building design and site electrical utilities.

Supports and assist the Authority?s Safety Engineering department in the enforcement of safety

compliance on contracts assigned. Perform weekly site visits to ensure approved electrical safety

Measures are being followed.

Prepare equipment data sheets for the projects under construction and update any changes that include :

Transformers, Rectifiers, UPS systems, Motor Control Centers, AC and DC switchgears, Remote

terminal Units(RTU), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), HMI and other units For the

SCADA systems & communication Interfaces.

Meeting with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work .

Reviewing SSWP to keep constant readiness for a minimum of six months future construction schedule.

Coordinating and communicating all aspects of electrical design within multi-disciplinary teams .

Provides Electrical Engineering technical expertise, as appropriate, in the preparation of final decisions

Of the Contracting officer. Provides guidance on the preparation of electrical design calculations, load

flow calculations, cable ampacity, voltage drop calculations and surge protective devices

application(SPD).

Directing, supervising, training, and ensuring quality control of junior engineers and designers

Ensuring compliance with quality control policies and procedures and providing QC reviews for other

engineers, designers and inspectors. Making regular field visits to ensure the Contractor?s quality

program is implemented and is effective in controlling the quality of the work.

Preparing accurate and complete project programming, schematic designs, design development designs,

and construction documents. Constant Update of the Electrical Equipment Inventory Spreadsheet.

Performing construction phase services including representing the firm on-site, answering RFI?s,

reviewing shop drawings, preparing as-built, etc.

US Goverment, Navy Base (indian Head) January 2011 to Dec

2011( Contract)

Lead Electrical engineer ?Project Manager

Major Duties :

? Serves as the project Manager/ Design Manager and technical representative for highly complex

multi -discipline projects.

? Directs in- house teams and architect -Engineers contractors responsible for studies ; design of

projects through concept development ;Preparation of both final "design bid build " and " design

build" construction bid documents and provides construction support.

? Directs the preparation of project scopes and manages project schedules.

? Develops or conducts development of complete working drawing and specifications for ' design

bid Build? projects and development of request for proposal (RFP) for ?design build ?

projects.

? Responsible for providing design support prior to construction award and provides the

management of any and all post-award aspects of the construction portion of the projects

assigned.

? Advises the contractor prior to construction on aspects of the contract requiring special technical

attention ; consult with contractors, product line and business line representatives and technical

representatives of the client.

? Serves as a consultant on design projects for all electrical matters throughout .

? Serves as the expert specialist responsible for providing guidance and consultation for electrical

power distribution, lighting, and telecommunication systems.

? Modifies standard practices and adapts techniques to resolve highly complex discipline specific

problems that involve complications and conflicts that arise from construction cost limitations,

building materials, peculiar environmental conditions and local influences, codes and

regulations, space directives, and site conditions.

Bechtel-Dulles Transit Partners March 2009- to

Dec2010

Project Electrical Engineer Mc Lean

VA

? Design power distribution systems for the five new metro stations connecting DC Existing

Metro System to Dallas Airport, That include Normal, Emergency and UPS .

? Design protective relaying Applications, Grounding and Lightning Systems for Laydown

areas . Review Mechanical, power, lighting,schedules and all related designs for final

submittal .

? Coordinate with contractors in field for best design ?build . Represent design teams in meetings

With consultant engineers third party agencies, professional and technical groups regarding

project activities.

Correspond with and coordinates with utilities companies (power and telephone) for service

? Project Engineer for several Colleges ? New buildings projects that includes ITE and

Laboratories-Full service eight stories Hotels .

? Designed incoming electrical power distribution systems to sites, switchboards for Normal and

Emergency power, electrical rooms and equipment layouts, Generator location and size motor

control centers, Elevator operation and controls,UPS, VFD?s . Protective relaying applications.

? Lightning &Grounding protection(NFPA-780-08), Indoor lighting in reference to Leed

requirements, Outdoor & parking garages lightings . Fire protection (Fire Alarm -code,NFPA

72-2007 ). CCTV cameras and equipment, security systems.

? Designed communications and information technologies systems, telephone raceways in

accordance with EIA/TIA standards.

? Prepared detailed Analysis Narratives in the earlier stages of review to insure a suitable design in

Compliance with the reference codes, regulations and recommended practice.

? Prepared Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system specifications .

CLARK NEXSEN Sep 2005-Feb 2007

Alexandria, VA

Position : Lead consulting Electrical Engineer

? Managed the Electrical Engineering discipline in the office.

? Managed design teams, program and functions . Developed goals and objectives to ensure that

Staff has appropriate project understanding .

? Reviewed, approved and implemented all engineering standards, policies and procedures.

? Determined appropriate codes, regulations and requirements for projects assigned to staff .

? Designed wireless infrastructure in the Washington-Baltimore ? Virginia area for the five major

wireless Carriers : AT&T /Nextel/ Verizon /sprint /T-Mobile.

? Designed AC Power systems, power distribution, electrical load, power generation, lighting,

UPS and Grounding systems . Power to sites are 1&3 phases voltage including

120/208/240=277/480 ; 200/400 & up to 2500 A distribution switchboards.

? Provided engineering analysis for siting wireless communications facilities, Roof top,Raw

land, Co- Location and clock towers .

? Provided quality service to PCS clients for both the Alexandria and Roanoke offices.

? Reviewed and verified that all site candidate information packages and radio frequency

datasheets are complete before proceeding with the zoning drawings and/or detailed

Construction drawings.

Received, reviewed and approved all engineering work performed by the local architectural

engineering subcontractors to ensure design is in accordance with project design standards and

local requirements . Coordinate all zoning drawings and construction drawings with site and

construction.

Obtained all documentation for existing sites that will be used as design inputs (i.e. surveys, site

Construction drawings, site candidate information packages, site as built surveys, existing

Building or tower structural drawings and calculations soil reports, etc ).

Completed/coordinated the completion of the new tower data sheet to ensure that new towers

Are ordered to support the schedule . completed material requisitions as required.

? Developed criteria with client, system alternatives and supporting equipment selection .

? Worked with Municipality staff to resolve building permit (BP) to get it approved .

VARIOUS INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS March

1994-march 2000

? Position : Electrical system design, quality control, safety engineering and management.

? Assumed ?in charge ? responsibility for ensuring that engineering documents comply with

applicable International and local Laws/Regulations, including affixing registered engineering

seal required.

? Provided direction to design teams and technical staff and ensured resolution of problems.

? Interviewed prospective employees and made recommendations to management to hire and teach

Team members.

? Designed electrical systems for commercial (HIGH RISE), Full service over ten story hotels,

High tech data centers and related facilities, health care facilities,Institutional (Medical schools

with research/Labs facilities ) and wireless infrastructure . Power distribution, lighting, UPS and

power generation. Fire alarms and protection systems .

? Designed of transmission and distribution system substations : Primary(P6.9 KV-

69KV/S2.4KV-34.5KV)and secondary (P2.4KV-38KV/S208,380,480 volts), IEEE standard

No.100&100-1977)

? Selected,designed spot network : primary switches, transformers, protectors, typical

layouts

? Current limiting fuses, devise coordination AND Metal - enclosed Bus ?MV and LV.

? Designed protective relaying applications and control engineering including detailed design

for high voltage Substation. Wrote high voltage equipment specifications and issuance of

material purchase request forms and vendor quotation evaluation for substation equipment

including high voltage circuit breakers,switchgear disconnects, high voltage power

transformers, high voltage cables and protection and control systems .Prepared, provide

guidance or assist in preparing and developing the engineering deliverables for electric

substation projects, relay settings and calculations ; control and relaying panel layouts and

specifications ; Scada system and communications interfaces including RTUs, and IEDs.

? Designed motor circuits and feeders ; motor control centers layout and control.

? Prepared preliminary power system study that includes Load flow /short circuit analysis,

protective Device Coordination study, voltage drop analysis, arc-flash hazard analysis and a site

assessment.

? Performed various calculations to evaluate equipment capacity and margins.

? Developed specifications For all electrical equipments including Switchgear, transformers, generators, motor control centers, Distribution panels, UPS systems and batteries .

? Defined process, procedures, performed RCA?s (Root Cause Analysis), performed

corrective actions and validate process control.

? Contributed to Harmonic and distortion analysis simulation within power systems.

? Developed procedures beside the use of GFP monitors to minimize the possibility of an arcing

fault.

? Analyzed and redesigned electrical systems when high number of non linear loads is encountered

in power systems.

? Reduced ground ?fault damage by applying the concept of comprehensive system grounding .

Additional Information

. Experience in power system reliability, risk assessment studies, power management

and Monitoring.

. Extensive knowledge of building codes and regulations including life safety, BOCA,

O OSHA and NFPA standards :

? 78-lightning protection/101 ?life safety code/70B-Electrical Equipment Maintenance.

? 70E-Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces

? 130-standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and passenger Rail Systems.

? 110-emergency and standby power systems /99-Health care facilities .

? Extensive knowledge of relays application :

GE/D-60,T-35,T-60,L-90,B-30,C-60, F-60 etc

SEL/387,487,311L,421,351R,587Z,352,700G,,710,279,287V,734,2411,2100,3530 etc

? Extensive knowledge / Theory and practical application of grounding and bonding.

? Good knowledge of Fire and protection systems.

? Good familiarity with Mechanical codes.

? Very Familiar with codes and standards published by the following organizations :

? IEEE/ ANSI/NECA/UL/IEC/EIA/NEMA/TIA/FCC/ASME/ICEA/AEIC/NETA/AHA/LPI

175/NESC.

? Good knowledge of Electrical Engineering Software : SKM Systems Analysis, ETAP.

? Arc advisor.(Arc Flash Analysis).Experience with Microsoft word, Excel, and Microsoft

Project.

LICENCES

PE (VA,MD,DC,FL)NY application in process.

Electrical and Mechanical Contractor (Master Electrical and HVAC Trade)

Candidate for the LEED AP exam.

Candidate for the PMP Exam.

Memberships

(IEEE) .SAME.

American Society of Safety Engineers.

Languages

Fluent in English,French.

References

Provided upon request (Excellent references and Employee evaluation)

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