Design Engineer Consulting

Abdullah Y. Ahmed P.E.

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Jurupa Valley, Ca 91752

******@*****.***

951-***-**** (cell)

Experience

Over 40 years of experience in project development and construction oversight, and facility HVAC and plumbing design, energy audits and new and emerging technology evaluation and demonstration. Over twelve years of direct supervisory or managerial experience. Strong project management skill and leadership qualities with experience working effectively with peers, sub-contractors, regulatory agencies, city building departments and all levels of management to develop solutions and ensure stakeholder buy-in. Leader with strong knowledge of building systems with over 20 years of experience as an independent consulting engineer in design and construction supervision of advanced commercial HVAC, Plumbing, Lighting, Controls systems and their integration in LEED and Zero Net Energy buildings. Over ten years of experience in development and design of capital improvement projects or new construction projects for commercial and industrial facilities. Strong ability to grasp complex problems, set the vision, and integrated disparate groups to work towards a common goal. Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills, ability to effectively manage stress and committed to continuous learning. Thorough knowledge of state and local building codes, Title-24 Building Energy Standards, ASHRAE standards, OSHPD reviews and best practices in equipment repair and maintenance.

Mission Aire, Brea, Ca 2015-Present

Chief Engineer

Project development and engineering design services for turn-key projects, building energy analysis, codes and standards studies. Construction services for commercial HVAC and plumbing and industrial HVAC and process projects including site surveys, audits, design engineering, construction verification and commissioning. Projects include pharmaceutical/nutriceutical plant cooling systems, hospitals, restaurants, churches, multi-story office buildings, waste-to-energy systems, and other advanced technologies.

Sempra Energy Utilities (SCG/SDG&E) San Diego, Ca 2005-2015

Technology Development Manager- Emerging Technologies Program

Managed a $3.5 million dollar per year Emerging Technologies Program in both utilities. Managed assessment of over 70 emerging electric and natural gas customer end-use technologies (HVAC, Plumbing, Process, Control) that would result in a steady stream of measures to feed the utilities’ energy efficiency (EE) and demand response (DR) programs.

Demonstrated leadership through team building, setting the vision, motivating team of five engineers and working with cross-functional teams to evaluate technologies of strategic importance to the utilities.

Occidental Analytical Group, Jurupa Valley, Ca 1989-2005

CEO/Self Employed

Developed capital improvement projects $2-$20 million in size for community colleges, hospitals and schools. Conducted site energy audits and project economic analyses. Managed, coordinated and reviewed project design including HVAC, lighting, plumbing, control systems and distributed energy generation. Design, construction and project management services for commercial HVAC and plumbing and industrial cooling and process projects including site surveys, audits, design engineering, construction verification and commissioning. Field tests of new technologies in customer sites. Evaluated Southern California Gas Company’s RD&D program to determine program effectiveness and success for inclusion into the utility’s General Rate Case filings. Developed a cost effectiveness methodology working with other consultants and conducted the economic analysis of the R&D program to file with the CPUC.

Southern California Gas Company, Los Angeles, Ca 1984-1989

Supervisor, Technical Analysis Group

Supervised a group of engineers and analysts to perform energy and economic analyses of utility Demand Side Management programs. Conducted cost effectiveness analysis of utility's General Rate Case and multiple DSM filings. Conducted computer simulation studies and economic studies of fuel and technology choices for residential, commercial and industrial customers. Assessed potential impact of federal and state legislative rulings and proceedings on gas and electric utility programs and strategies. Assessed company competitiveness due to GRC, DSM, fuels rulings and codes and standards rulings. Evaluated impact of air quality and energy regulations on market.

Anco Engineers, Culver City, Ca 1982-1984

Project Engineer

Design of facility HVAC, plumbing and process systems, cogeneration and waste-to-energy systems. Conducted energy audits of commercial facilities such as hospitals and schools. Identified energy conservation opportunities and conducted economic analyses.

Magma Copper Company, San Manuel, Az 1980-1982

Design Engineer

Design and evaluation of mine dewatering and cooling systems. Design of general mine equipment and systems such as concrete handling, piping, and supports. Energy analyses of mining equipment and systems.

RGA Consulting Engineers, Tucson, Az 1978-1980

Design Engineer

Design and energy analyses of HVAC, plumbing, process and solar energy systems. Energy audits and economic analyses of conservation measures in residential, commercial and industrial facilities.

Education

1976 University of Missouri-Rolla, Missouri, MS in Engineering Management

1972 Dibrugarh University, India, First Class, BS in Mechanical Engineering

Professional License/Citizen

Professional Engineer (PE) Mechanical, State of California. US Citizen

Other Experience

Simulation tools such as DOE-2, Trace, EnergyPro, E3 Calculator. Familiar with Microsoft Project, Word, Power

Point and Excel

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