NIKHIL SOMARAJ
Electrical Engineer/MEP Engineer
Mobile: +971-**-*******
E-mail: adt273@r.postjobfree.com
Current location: Dubai
An Electrical Engineering leader with focus on large technical aspects working towards accomplishment of common goals of achieving organization growth
Industry Preference: Construction Location: UAE or any GCC Countries PROFILE SUMMARY
A result oriented professional with over years of experience majority in Design, Installation, Coordination, Project management & Supervision of various projects ranging from Hotel, Airport, Hospital, Hypermarket and Commercial Projects
+ Design Engineering + Electrical Engineering + MEP Tender
+ MEP Services + Technical Engineer + Site Operation & Supervision
+ Value Engineering + Design Coordination + Installation & Commissioning
Exposure in Design, Installation and Commissioning & Supervision of MEP Services including Electrical & ELV System and Fire Alarm System.
Deft in preparing and submitting shop drawings for Electrical and ELV Services.
Good understanding with all building services.
Adroit in interacting with Clients, consultants & authorities for Technical and Commercial matters
Effective communicator & Negotiator with strong analytical, problem solving & organizational abilities
Proficiency in mapping design requirements, application design, development, Co-ordination activities
Good knowledge in Design criteria and understand the client requirements.
Able to move projects from Concept through detailed design, installation, commissioning and final handover.
Technical excellence in electrical engineering, enthusiastic about sharing knowledge by actively mentoring/supporting team members
Specification writing, equipment selection, and coordination with vendors
Solid knowledge of local (DEWA/ DU & Civil Defense)
Provide engineering support during construction and assist in inspection, commissioning, snagging, and startup. SKILLS
Proficient in AutoCAD
Proficient in execution of Electrical Systems for LV & ELV
Experience in MEP projects estimation, cost control and quantity surveying AREA OF EXPERTIES
Review Contract / Tender documents for MEP services
Generate queries to consultants for any discrepancies or missing information from Contract documents
Review Building Plans, drawings, specifications & ascertaining Scope of Works
Designing of all LV Electrical projects, load schedule, SLD preparation and obtaining authority approval.
Design Checking and Execution of Services such as HVAC, Firefighting, Fire Alarm and Plumbing, ELV works.
Shop Drawing Preparation of MEP services based on design and site requirement
On time finalization of Technical Submittal, Approval from the consultant and Delivery of material at site
Implement a regular safety inspection and enforce HSE policies to ensure adherence to all applicable regulations.
Installation, Testing & Commissioning of major Power (LV) equipment's, ELV (SCS, Security & LC Systems)
Confident in dealing with Client’s representative, Consultants & Local Authorities for technical substances Page 2 of 4
Oct. 2021
to
Present
Sept 2020
to
Oct. 2021
WORK EXPERIENCE
StoreMotion Retail Solutions, Dubai
MEPEngineer/MEP Manager
Key responsibilities as MEP Engineer
MEP Estimation preparation of the project for client/consultant submission.
Review technical specifications, design drawings, scope of work and tender documents
Evaluating engineering proposals and reviewing shop drawings.
Design the MEP drawings and to obtain approval from the consultant/ Client
Preparation of technical specification,data sheet and equipment schedules
Manages scope, alleviate risk across project by taking appropriate proactive measures.
Design Load Schedules, Single line diagrams, Voltage drop calculations etc.
Review material submittals for MEP Systems such HVAC equipment’s, Fire Fighting System, Plumbing, Fire Alarm, ELV and Electrical systems submitted by the contractor.
Review of Detail drawings for Electrical Room, Substation, Telephone room & Panel Installation of all Electrical services, followed by As per DEWA/ Any Electrical Authority Rules & Regulation.
Responsible to submit Fire Alarm and Firefighting drawings for Civil Defense Authority Approval.
Liaises with Clients, Contractors, Mall RDT, Local authorities and other stake holders.
Reviews high-level deliverables across the project tracking.
Site visit and verify the work progress and coordinate with site team and arranging materials after elaborating the site.
Prepares weekly MEP progress reports for Project Manager’s review
Preparation and arranging of As-built, O&M Manuals of MEP.
Coordinating & Completion of snag works
Projects Involved as Electrical Engineer
CREED, LOUIS VUITTON, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN,RAYBAN @ Dubai Mall, Dubai
ERES, BALENCIAGA @ Mall of Emirates
RAYBAN @ REEM MALL
Northcorp LLC, Dubai
Electrical Engineer
Key responsibilities as Electrical Engineer
Design and to obtain approval on the Electrical drawings and FA/Emergency drawings from the consultant/ Client
To obtain approval of drawings from Local Authority such as DEWA/ DCD
Material Approval Submission to client.
Initial Material Ordering with respect to the Bill of Quantities and to maintain good momentum with the project work
Meetings with client, consultant as well as to attend internal meetings.
Project discussions with supervisors/foreman’s to detailing the project.
DEWA/ADDC/SEWA/FEWA Inspections and Meter Installations.
DCD or any related FA/Emergency related inspections Projects Involved as Electrical Engineer
Project: RA International, Alquoz - Dubai
Project Value: AED 8 Million
Project: Amazon Office Studio & Warehouse, Alquoz - Dubai Project Value: AED 10 Million
Project: ADCB @ Al Zahya City Centre, Sharjah
Project Value: AED 3 Million
UAE
UAE
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Nov 2017
to
July 2020
Feb 2016
to
Sept. 2017
Future Gulf Contracting, Dubai Airport Projects
MEP Engineer
Key responsibilities as MEP Engineer
Review technical specifications of BOQ
Preparation of MEP design drawings as per BOQ requirements
Submission of MEP design documents like drawings, material submittals, MSRA (MEP Systems such HVAC equipment’s, Fire Fighting System, Plumbing, Fire Alarm and Electrical systems) to DA Fitout and DAES for NOC and PTW procedures to start the works by coordinating with DA engineers.
Manages scope, alleviate risk across project by taking appropriate proactive measures.
Supervise and monitor the works to the workforce regularly at site.
Raising necessary kickoff meeting, in-progress project meetings and inspection request and finally submitting close out documents for the project. Projects Involved as MEP Engineer
Several Facility Maintenance Projects for DNATA
Consultant: DA(Dubai Airport) Fit out /DAES (Dubai Airport Eng. Services)
Several Maintenance Projects for JCDECAUX
Consultant: DA(Dubai Airport) Fit out/DAES (Dubai Airport Eng. Services)
DA Fit out Direct Jobs
Consultant: DA Fit out (Dubai
Airport) /DAES (Dubai Airport
Engg. Services)
AW Rostamani Group, Dubai
MEP Engineer
Key responsibilities as MEP Engineer
Review technical specifications, design drawings, scope of work and tender documents
Evaluating engineering proposals and reviewing shop drawings.
Preparation of technical specification,data sheet and equipment schedules
Manages scope, alleviate risk across project by taking appropriate proactive measures.
Design & Review Shop drawings, Load Schedules, Single line diagrams, Voltage drop calculations etc.
Review material submittals for MEP Systems such HVAC equipment’s, Fire Fighting System, Plumbing, Fire Alarm and Electrical systems submitted by the contractor.
Review of Detail drawings for Electrical Room, Substation, Telephone room & Panel Installation of all Electrical services, followed by As per DEWA/ Any Electrical Authority Rules
& Regulation.
Responsible to submit Fire Alarm and Firefighting drawings for Civil Defense Authority Approval.
Liaises with Clients, Contractors, Local authorities and other stake holders.
Reviews high-level deliverables across the project tracking.
Prepares weekly MEP progress reports for Project Manager’s review Projects Involved as Electrical Engineer
Hilton Spa & Resort, Dubai
Consultant: Atkins
Project Value: AED 65 Million
Dubai Airport Crisis Center, Dubai
Consultant: Dar Al Handasah
Project Value: AED 30 Million
SABIC Dubai Office
Consultant: Kart/ WWF
Project Value: AED 9 Million
UAE
UAE
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Sept 2012
to
Feb 2016
Jun 2011
to
Mar2012
Al Reyami Group, Dubai
Electrical Engineer
Key responsibilities as Electrical Engineer
Electrical Estimation preparation of the project for client/consultant submission.
Design and to obtain approval on the Electrical drawings from the consultant/ Client
To obtain approval of drawings from Local Authority such as DEWA/ DM
Material Approval Submission to client.
Initial Material Ordering with respect to the Bill of Quantities and to maintain good momentum with the project work
Meetings with client, consultant as well as to attend internal meetings.
Project discussions with supervisors/foreman’s to detailing the project.
DEWA/ADDC/SEWA/FEWA Inspections and Meter Installations. Projects Involved as Electrical Engineer
Project: Majid Al Futtaim Tower Offices, Deira - Dubai Project Value: AED 25 Million
Project: Fresh & More Hypermarket, Karama - Dubai Project Value: AED 10 Million
Project: Burjeel Medical Centre, Abu Dhabi
Project Value: AED 9 Million
Suvarna Group, Pune,
Maharashtra, INDIA
Electrical Engineer
Key responsibilities as Electrical Engineer
Responsible to design & Install electrical equipment’s/ parts for Army Tents.
TQM Works(Q/A & Q/C) – Production & Execution
Visual Inspection of Inward Electrical & Fiber Products to site.
Dispatch Details of Outgoing Electrical & Fiber Products to site.
In process Inspection- Testing & Commissioning
Projects Involved as Electrical Engineer
- Project: Indian Army Camp Tents
Work Experience Summary
Sl.No. Company Location Designation Duration
1 Suvarna Group Location:
INDIA
Electrical Engineer 9Months
2 Al Reyami Group Location : UAE Electrical Engineer 4.0 Years 3 A W Rostamani Group Location : UAE MEP Engineer 1.5 Years 4 Future Gulf Contracting
Location
Location : UAE MEP Engineer 2.5 Years
5 Northcorp LLC Location : UAE Electrical Engineer 1.0 Years 6 StoreMotion Retail
Solutions
Location : UAE MEP Manager 10 Months
( Current )
Total – 10 Years
UAE
UAE
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IT Proficiency
Proficient in MS Office application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email applications)
Knowledge of AutoCAD / DIALUX
Education
2007- 2011 Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronics Vinayaka Missions University,
Tamilnadu
India
Personal
Information
Nationality : Indian
Date of Birth : 10th Nov 1988
Date of Birth : Male
Marital Status : Married
Visa Status : Permanent Visa
Languages : English, Hindi, Tamil & Malayalam
Reference : Available upon request