Syed Manzar Zaidi, PE, P Eng., LEED AP

Salisbury. MD

T: 416-***-****

E: adzrqy@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manzarzaidi-peng/

Executive Summary

Licensed Industrial Design Professional with over 30 years of experience with leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultants, in design, review, and construction management. I have expertise in HVAC, Plumbing, fire protection, chilled water system, medical gases system, boiler and steam distribution, fuel storage & distribution, including aircraft fuel dispensing, pump house design, Compressed/Instrument air, and LPG storage & piping.

Skill highlights

P E, State of Nevada, LIC No. 030780

P Eng. License from Ontario, Canada, in 2005. No. 100049108

LEED AP B+C

Proficient in TRANE TRACE 700 and CARRIER HAP 4.8

Proficient in Fire Protection Design Software, SPRINK2000, and HASS Sprinkler System Design

Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and Nevis Works

Highly conversant in ASHRAE, NFPA, IBC, API, HTM-2022, ASPE, & ASME Std.

Professional Positions and Responsibilities:

Senior Project Engineer Thompson Consultants Inc. Marion, MA 2022 - 2023

I have completed the HVAC design for several industrial projects. I was responsible for the Construction Management of several ongoing projects. I was providing a response to the contractor’s RFI.

Lead Mechanical Engineer Hill International/WSP Joint Venture 2015– 2021

Provide mechanical engineering services on mega projects to Hill International and its clients including technical and Act as project leadership within the mechanical engineering team.

Responsible for review of Design Consultant design. Reviewed, evaluated, and approved HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection design drawings and shop drawings.

Reviewed material submittals, design specialist’s calculations, and equipment approval on the Riyadh Metro Project a joint venture of WSP / Hill International PM / CM. I reviewed and approved HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection design drawings and IFC drawings of the Station, Tunnel, and Train Depot. Reviewed material submittals, and specialist’s design calculations. Special systems are smoke management, Tunnel ventilation, and water mist system.

Responsible for the correctness, accuracy, and complete multi-disciplinary coordination of the design documentation in accordance with QA/QC review processes

Senior Mechanical Engineer Hill International 2012 – 2015

Responsible for the mechanical design review and engineering assessment for a multi-billion-dollar National Guard housing project in the Middle East. The review included 6000 Villas, wastewater treatment plant HVAC, and capital infrastructure.

Tactfully coordinate and liaise with all other design team members, including architects and structural engineers plus clients, project managers, and QS.

Reviewed Consultant's Design of new K12 Education Facilities and Dispensaries.

Ensured Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies.

Senior Mechanical Engineer KEO International 2008 – 2012

Responsible for engineering review on different Bid Packages, in the Education City project involving review of Science& Technology Park, Georgetown University, Student Housing, Central Plant, and Utility Tunnels.

Responsible for reviewing, approving, and processing all mechanical submittals and IFC drawings in accordance with Education City Specification, QCS, and International Standards.

Involved in the interface with the client, designer, and system specialists for the right equipment selection.

Also responsible for review of LEED point ramifications and LEED requirements of the project.

Senior Mechanical Engineer Shaw Stone & Webster Inc. 2006 – 2008

Responsible for the design of the Fire Protection Deluge Spray System, Aqueous Film Forming Foam System, process & contaminated storm drain, and all utilities piping for Yanbu Petrochemical Complex.

Responsible for preparation of equipment data sheets, procurement specifications, and evaluation of technical bids of selected submersible pumps and fire protection systems.

Responsible for analyzing the underground piping by Intergraph SMARTPLANT Review

Technical Director R K Global Consultants Inc. 2004 – 2006

Responsible for cost-effective design and study, including smoke management in Tunnels & Stations. Fire protection design in compliance with NFPA, and all requirements of the Ontario Building Code.

Managed and coordinated projects/contracts and worked with design staff to establish work plans and requirements.

Assisted with the day-to-day management and supervision of the section.

Senior Mechanical Engineer DAM Consulting Engineers 1997 – 2003

Responsible for Design & Review of drawings and material submittals for 300-Bed, MOH Hospitals.

Responsible for the design of mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, medical gases, and other utilities, for a Nursing College, an educational facility for 1000 students, and 500 are in residencies.

Responsible for mechanical design review for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, medical gases, and LPG piping on a hospital project.

Reviewed contractor’s design and managed the complete execution from the beginning to the testing and commissioning.

Senior Mechanical Engineer DAR Consultants 1989 – 1997

Worked for MODA / Frank E. Basil, on Prince Sultan Airbase, in the Engineering Office, one of the biggest Air Bases in the world, comprising different construction and maintenance packages, where several international contractors worked.

Responsible for review of submittals for Rotary Equipment & Systems, Fuel system of Air Base, Compressed air system of Air Base,

Reviewed LOX/LN Plant design and approved IFC drawings.

Responsible for Hydrocarbon Fire protection systems, foam, deluge, sprinklers, and oscillating monitor

Mechanical Engineer SEMCON Inc. 1987-1999

Lead: Engineering design & construction project; New Loading Rack, fuel transfer pumps, piping, and Fire Protection

Mechanical Engineer ADA Inc. 1983 -1987

Worked on a Housing project under US Corps. of Engineers.

Professional Memberships

Association of Professional Engineers (ON, CA)

Member of the Society of American Military Engineers

Member of ASHRAE

Member of NFPA

Member of NFPA, Aviation Section

Member of USGBC

Education:

Bachelor of Industrial Technology Sind University 1973

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering NED University 1978

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