Electrical Engineering Design Engineer

Ali (Seyedali) Meghdadi

Unit ***, **** Yonge St, ON, M2N0E9• 709-***-****• *.********@***.** https://ca.linkedin.com/in/seyedalimeghdadi

Summary of Qualifications

B.Sc in Electrical Engineering; M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering.

Over two years of work experience as a junior electrical design engineer and two years of work experience as a research assistant.

Research, analytical and problem solving skills gained through work experience.

Presentation, communication, and time management skills practiced continuously during conferences and experience as a teaching assistant.

Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently.

Excellent troubleshooting skills, capable of analyzing project requirements to determine optimal solutions.

Pursuing EIT certificate at PEGNL.

Eligible to work in Canada; willing to travel/relocate; valid driver's license.

Education

Master’s Degree (Electrical Engineering-Renewable Energy Systems), GPA: 4/4 May 2013 – May 2015

Memorial University of Newfoundland, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, St. John’s, NL

Bachelor’s Degree (Electrical Engineering-Power Systems) September 2006 – September 2011

Azad University of Tehran, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Tehran, Iran

Work Experience

Research Assistant May 2013 – May 2015

Memorial University of Newfoundland, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, St. John’s, NL

Developed a system sizing algorithm for a hybrid wind turbine-solar panel-battery system, minimizing cost and LPS (MATLAB scripts).

Designed, installed, and tested a low cost system, detecting snow on solar panels that sends alerts via Twitter (Arduino Uno microcontroller).

Conducted feasibility, design operation, and performance research on electrical generation and distribution networks (Etap, PowerWorld).

Surveyed issues and analysis of wind farm integration to isolated power systems (Simulink).

Junior Electrical Design Engineer January 2011 – March 2013

Tolid Malzoomat Bargh Co., Tehran, Iran

Prepared electrical single line diagrams, load schedules, equipment data sheets, cable schedules, panel schedules, equipment list, technical specifications, procurement documents, vendor technical bid evaluations and other documents as required on the project.

Produced electrical design drawings and documents including bill of material, equipment layouts, grounding and equipment bonding, lighting systems, power distribution, schematics and control diagrams, power and control layouts, emergency power, fire alarm systems, cable tray layouts and other design details as assigned by the project lead (CAD, Revit, Etap).

Performed calculations to determine system components and their capacities.

Conducted electrical studies including load flow; reactive power capability; fault, relay coordination, arc flash and power quality related calculations and analysis both manually and by software.

Coordinated project schedules with internal and external resources and procured material and services.

Worked with project team and project manager in a fast-paced environment to ensure quality and timely delivery of service to clients.

Additional Academic Experience

Teaching Assistant and Lab Supervisor September 2013 – May 2015

Memorial University of Newfoundland, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, St. John’s, NL

Lab instructor, supervisor and teaching assistant responsible for more than twenty undergraduate students enrolled in Renewable Energy Systems, Control Systems, Process Control and Instrumentation, Rotating Machines, and Electrical Engineering Design.

Actively organized and supervised the work of students during lab sessions, ensuring safety standards are followed.

Provided lectures, guiding students for term projects, and grading assignments, lab reports and term papers.

Worked as a part of a team of professors and teacher assistants to provide course support for students in the engineering faculty.

Technical Skills

Proficient with programming (PLC, LabView, MATLAB), Schematic software (AutoCAD, REVIT), Electrical engineering software (ETAP, PowerWorld, SPICE), Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Access).

Excellent knowledge of power systems, engineering design, PCB design and test, protection, advanced control systems and automation, and electrical machines.

Familiar with design and safety standards and applicable engineering codes (CSA, IEEE, NEC, ICEA).

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer March 2015

2015 Canadian Engineering Competition, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL

Greeted, registered, and guided competitors, judges and guests

Coordinated competitors’ competition and meals setup

Cooperated with the decorators in banquet setup

Group Leader

Mahak Charity Organization, Tehran, Iran October 2011 – January 2013

Coordinated fundraising activities

Organized ceremonies and invited presenters

Guided caterers, presenters, and volunteers throughout approximately five ceremonies

Publications

Seyedali Meghdadi, Tariq Iqbal, “A Low Cost Method of Snow Detection on Solar Panels and Sending Alerts,” Journal of Clean Energy Technologies, Vol.3, No. 5, September 2015.

Seyedali Meghdadi, Tariq Iqbal,”Impact of wind power integration to the island grid of Newfoundland and Labrador”, IEEE Newfoundland, NECEC 2014.

Seyedali Meghdadi, Tariq Iqbal, “Impact of the Fermeuse Wind Farm on Newfoundland Grid”, Energy and power engineering, Vol.7 No.6, June 2015.

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