Electrical Engineer Energy Institute
Resume:
Sidharth Rajan
Senior Electrical Engineer
PMP®, B.Eng. MIET
Abu Dhabi UAE • +971-*********
***********@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidharth212
Personal Details:
**/**/*983 Male
Trivandrum India
Summary
15+ years of success guiding sizeable, cross-functional teams in the design, planning, installation, and management of multimillion-dollar civil engineering projects in government, commercial, and residential sectors. Extensive experience backed by a robust education, including a B.Eng. in Electrical & Electronics, PMP certified and pursuing M.Sc. in Building Service Engineering, as well as numerous certifications. Able to forge solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders, building consensus among all organizational levels and across business lines. Areas of Expertise
Project Engineering
Client Service & Support
Subcontractor Management
Stakeholder Communication
Full Life Cycle Project Management
Budget Control & Cost Monitoring
Leadership & Team Building
Quality Assurance & Control
Resource Management
Continuous Improvement
Creative Problem Solving
Construction & Installation
Notable Projects
Marassi District Cooling Plant US$35 Million
Bahrain International Airport US$1.03 Billion
Oncology Centre at King Hamad University Hospital US$85 Million Four Seasons Hotel US$240 Million
Reef Island Bahrain US$159 Million
Marriott Executive Apartments & Hotel US$80 Million Career Experience
ARANER ENERGY SOLUTION, Muharraq, Bahrain 11/2020 – 10/2021 Sr. Electrical Engineer
Oversee planning and execution of high voltage, low voltage, and extra low voltage (HV, LV, ELV) electrical instrumentation and controls. Liaise with local authority to confirm room requirements, secure material approval, and coordinate HV intake panel installation. Interface cross-functionally with clients, consultants, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to verify accurate materials and resources per project designs and specifications. Collect, evaluate, and approve/reject all site acceptance tests (SATs) for project electrical systems. Conduct Testing & Commissioning of electrical systems, LV motors, and variable-frequency drives (VFDs).
Key Contributions:
• Expertly coordinate and facilitate Electrical Engineering operations for the US$35M Marassi District Cooling Plant Project.
• Proficiently utilise AutoCAD to devise, develop, and produce drawings, schematics, and sketches for designs and reports.
• Interface interdepartmentally and collaborate with key project personnel, including: o Civil Engineering and other Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) divisions – to ensure seamless execution of project.
o Project Manager – to identify areas of concern, communicate any progress slippage, and advocate potential mitigations and/or improvement opportunities. o Contractor – to deliver guidance and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor and assess key performance indicators (KPIs) for Design Management and Design Quality aspects of the project.
• Administrate all Technical Support for projects, bolstering the management and review of technical aspects from concept through completion (Design, Construction, Workshop, and Built Drawings, as well as Permitting and Approvals).
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ARABTEC CONSTRUCTION W.L.L., Muharraq, Bahrain 08/2017 – 09/2020 Sr. Electrical Engineer & MEP-ICT Design Coordinator Established and deployed technical coordination between MEP and ICT to identify and mitigate any scope gaps. Collaborated with ICT teams and subcontractors to initiate data capture initiatives in alignment with Building Management System (BMS), Fire Alarm System (FAS), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) requirements and finalizing BMS/SCADA Point Schedule. Examined all technical rooms and systems of the airport to verify adherence to project specifications and finalise MEP/ICT, Substation, and earthing system designs. Key Contributions:
• Successfully managed Electrical Engineering functions for the US$1.03B Bahrain International Airport Project, an Arabtec and TAV Construction joint venture (ATJV), consulting with Aéroports de Paris Ingénierie (ADPI).
• Skilfully conceptualized and developed the layout plans for Flight Information Display System (FIDS) and Video Walls for all Airport Operations Centre (APOC) rooms throughout the airport.
• Devised and implemented the Interface Coordination Matrix for project sections and systems, including the APRON Handling System, Baggage Handling System (BHS), Information and Communication Technology (ICT), MEP, Safety Assurance System (SAS), and Structural Systems and Engineering (SSE).
• Championed coordination of the Technical Room Rotunda, interfacing MEP-ICT systems with the Apron Handling System and ensuring compliance of the building structure with project requirements.
• Coordinated with the Architectural, BHS, Electrical, and Mechanical teams to ensure project milestones, such as SAS/ICT installation, equipment schedule finalization, and MEP completion.
• Spearheaded management of the MEP Closure Clearance Program, a cloud-based Information management program, to confirm and maintain adherence to Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) requirements.
G.P. ZACHARIADES ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION, Al Sayh, Bahrain 11/2014 – 08/2017 Sr. Electrical Engineer
Orchestrated communication with client stakeholders and supply/vendor contacts to arrange acquisition and oversee installation of major medical equipment, ensuring adhesion to Site Enabling Plan. Reviewed, evaluated, and fulfilled BMS/SCADA Point Schedule, standardizing with MEP systems and equipment; assessed and disseminated consultant claims, design changes, and other project variations; monitored and commanded Engineering and Technical Reviews; and partnered with subcontractor leadership to manage site installation works. Key Contributions:
• Expertly directed, supervised, and conducted Electrical Engineering and design review for the Oncology Centre at King Hamad University Hospital, a US$85M project, consulting with Aecom & MAZE.
• Served as Lead Electrical Engineer:
o Regulated commissioning, testing, and final approval of Electrical and Life Safety systems, as well as electrical designs, major electrical equipment, implementation plans. o Controlled finalisation of designs, strategy, and final product of all equipment and systems, including Bedhead Panels, Bedhead Trunking, Compartment Zoning, Earthing, Electrical Works, Fire Alarm and Smoke Control Systems, Isolated Power Supplies, and Nurse Call Stations. o Confirmed client requirements for Brachytherapy, CT scan, Linac, and MRI rooms, all in accordance with HTM standards.
• Interfaced with client representatives to synchronise execution of the Operation Theatre and all pendants within.
• Optimized and accelerated planning and execution of HV/LV Electrical Systems for hospital’s Central Utility Plant. Additional Experience:
Project Electrical Engineer – MERCURY MIDDLE EAST, BAHRAIN, Manama, Bahrain 03/2012 – 11/2014
• US$240M Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain:
o Client: Four Seasons Group, Canada; Consultant: MMM/COWI Site Electrical Engineer – AL HAMAD CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT CO. (W.L.L.), Bahrain 01/2008 – 02/2012
• Reef Island Bahrain:
o Period: 01/2010 – 08/2010 & 02/2011 – 02/2012; Consultant: Scott Wilson
• Marina West (Exclusive Waterfront Residential Development): o Period: 07/2008 – 01/2010; Consultant: GEMAC General Engineering Consultants
• Marriott Executive Apartments & Hotel:
o Period: 01/2010 – 08/2010 & 02/2011 – 02/2012; Consultant: MSCEB Electrical Engineer – TRACO CABLE COMPANY GOVT. LTD., Tiruvalla, Kerala, India 05/2007 – 01/2008 Engineer Trainee Apprentice – ALUMINIUM INDUSTRIES LTD., Mannar, Kerala, India 12/2005 – 12/2006 P a g e 3 3
Education
Master of Science in Building Service Engineering, Pending 2022 Heriot-Watt University—Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronics Anna University, Chennai, India -2006
Certification & Professional Development
Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI Institute AutoCAD, PC Schematic, MS Project, Primavera 6.1 – CADD Centre, Tiruvalla, India – 2006 Dialux Evo – UDEMY – 2020
Software & Tools: AutoCAD, NAVIS Work, Primavera, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Outlook) Professional Memberships
Project Management Institute (PMP®)
Registered Engineer – The Council for Regulating the Practice of Engineering Professions (CRPEP) Member – Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology B.Eng. (MIET) Member – Energy Institute (EI)
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