Electrical Engineer Construction Projects

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Abdulmonem Mohammed Altihami Ali

PMI, (PMP), PMI-RMP Certified, ETAP

Senior Electrical Engineer Design / Design Review Tel:335***********

Email: ***********@*****.***

Nationality

Sudanese

DOB: July 1560

BIOGRAPHY

Accomplished professional with comprehensive experience in leading medium to large-scale construction projects; low/medium/high voltage systems, healthcare facilities, water/waste water and infra-structure projects. Proven Team Leader for huge mass of MEP candidates at both construction and consulting firms.

Proven success in designing, executing, supervising, and consulting on wide range of varied-scale construction projects. Adept at overseeing complex construction programs, complying with regulatory standards, promoting cross-sector collaboration, and providing electrical engineering solutions. Expert at integrating electrical systems and incorporating advanced technologies and safety measures. Proficient in offering expert consultancy services, leveraging theoretical and scientific knowledge, and providing informed recommendations to thrive across dynamic environments.

Technical Proficiencies

Substantial technical, practical and leadership experience in the relevant discipline and proven experience in project engineering on various construction projects, with associated commercial, contractual, and consultancy experience as briefed hereunder:

MV & LV Networks: Power Systems calculations to have sharp and accurate power parameters values such as power cables sizing, Voltage Levels, MVA Ratings of Transformers, Busbar Ratings, Maximum & Minimum Short circuit fault current calculations, Generators, VFD &Soft starting Drives and associated protection Schemes, automation and Control Systems.

Water/Waste water Treatment Plants: Collaboration is critically essential with Process, Mechanical, Civil, and Architectural Departments to build PID's & select Instrumentation, Pumps, Drives at all stages for RO plant/Sewer Treatment Plants

Primary Power Substations and Transmission Lines: Led design, design reviews, and construction for primary power substations. Manage design review and execution of overhead transmission lines ranging from 0549 to 203KV, for all types of projects (Construction & Water/waste water, Infra Structure, …etc.)

Project Management and Estimation: Proficient in predictive and agile project estimation. Experienced in electrical systems design, MEP design review, and MEP shop drawings for Water/Wastewater, Healthcare Facilities, Commercial, Educational and infrastructure Projects.

Spearheaded integration of Security Systems: Such as Access Control, CCTV, Automatic Incident Detectors & Traffic Signals for (Roadways), Intruder Detection systems, Security Sliding Gates & their classified DOS Crash rates (K5, K0, or K12), Gate Barriers, Rising Bollards, Under Vehicle surveillance system, X-Ray Luggage Scanners, Walkthrough Metal Detectors

Solar Plant Expertise: Manage design and selection of materials for solar plants, including solar panels, inverters, DC wires, weather stations, etc. Oversee installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.

SCADA System Design and implementation, Fiber Optic Back-Bone & Making Signal Lists (I/O List) & PLC’s, DDC Panel Schedules

Cathodic Protection (Water/Waste Water Projects): Conduct Design Review, execution, and supervision of cathodic protection, encompassing Galvanic and impressed current types for water transmission pipelines & Strategic Steel Water Tanks.

Standards and Codes: Familiarity with local and international standards and codes such as SBC, SEC, NEC, IEC, IEEE, NFPA-55, NEMA, UL, ANSI, and ASHRAE Education

● BSc. Electrical Power

Engineering.

● Sudan University of

Science & Technology

(1551)

Professional Experience

● 25+ Years

● 2 Years+ with K&A

Professional Affiliations

● Saudi Council of Engineers

● Sudanese Engineering

Council

● MS Office Software

Package.

● Electrical Calculations

Software - ETAP, Ecodail,

& Docwin.

● PMI® - PMP# 0966205

● PMI® - RMP# 0690209

● ACP-Reserved for Exam

● Familiar to deal with BIM

Core Skills

● MEP Projects management

● Team Formation &

Leadership

● Projects’ Cost Estimate

● Projects’ Handover &

Snagging

● MEP Design Management

● MEP Design Review

● Projects’ Engineering Tasks

● Furnish/Review MEP SD.

● Selection of

Material/Vendors

● Technical Knowledge

● Projects Procurement

● Risk Analysis

Languages

● English (Expert Level)

● Arabic (Native Speaker)

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WORKING EXPERIRNCE

Oct. 2321 - March 2325 Saudi Consolidated Engineering Co. (Khatib&Alami) Senior Electrical Engineer

Project: PPP Schools (63 Nos.)

Client: TBC

Senior Electrical Engineer Member of TESS contract in Technical Design Review Team, for TBC PPP- Schools Project which was designed and executed throughout by BIM063 modeling software. Serve as meticulous electrical engineer for approving electrical shop drawings to ensure precision and compliance with project requirements, thereby optimizing construction processes. Verify electrical calculations, along with ensuring adherence to industry standards and driving development of error-free electrical systems. Efficiently manage technical materials submissions, whilst addressing Electrical Requests for Information (RFIs), and resolving other technical challenges. Key responsibilities:

Contributed to seamless execution of projects through effective communication and problem-solving.

Employed hands-on experience in overseeing construction of 63 schools, including Jeddah (212) and Makkah (002), overseeing large-scale projects with attention to detail and industry compliance.

TESS (Technical Engineering & Site Support) Team Leader working closely with a considerable No. of Multi disciplines Engineers to facilitate their job and offer technical support for the main Building Contractor.

Participate in virtual Audio-Visual Project administration meetings whenever conducted. Feb. 2311 - Sept. 2321 ACES – Arabian Consulting Engineering Services- (KSA- Riaydh) Head of Electrical Department

Project: Multi

Clients: MOFA, Al-Naghi Motors, and other commercial Clients Drove designing and implementation of electrical systems for a multitude of expansive Construction & Infrastructure projects. Orchestrated the planning, execution, and approval processes for Medium/Low Voltage systems, Low Current systems (including IP Telephony & Data networks, IPTV, Qmatic), B.M.S

& Scada, Instrumentation, Fire Alarm, PA & Fire Evacuation, Background Music, Audio Visual, and acoustical studies, meticulously guaranteeing adherence to specified sound level limits. Spearheaded integration of Security Systems: Such as Access Control, CCTV, Automatic Incident Detectors & Traffic Signals for (Roadways), Intruder Detection systems, Security Sliding Gates & their classified DOS Crash rates (K5, K0, or K12), Gate Barriers, Rising Bollards, Under Vehicle surveillance system, X-Ray Luggage Scanners, Walkthrough Metal Detectors …etc. to fortify safety and security measures. Key Responsibilities:

Engaged in scheduled co-ordination meetings with clients and contractors, meticulously monitoring project execution activities to ensure strict adherence to project timelines.

Managed high-performing MEP Design teams, overseeing the creation of design drawings, specifications, BOQs (SOW), technical calculations, and comprehensive lists of proposed materials and recommended vendors, facilitating the seamless implementation of projects.

Led bidding process for design and supervision projects, securing new acquisitions and contributing to the expansion of project portfolios.

Conducted rigorous material and shop drawing approvals for ongoing projects, maintaining a commitment to high-quality workmanship.

Addressed technical queries from contractors, demonstrating a hands-on approach to problem-solving and ensuring accurate updates to project configurations and related artifacts.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Year Position Company Country

Oct. 2321 – March 2325 Senior Electrical Engineer Khatib & Alami KSA Feb. 2311 – September 2321 Electrical Section Head Arabian Consulting Engineering

Services (ACES)

KSA

July 2310 - July 2319 Electromechanical Head Department Al-Etack Contracting Company KSA April. 2311 – May 2310 MEP Head

Nahdat Alemaar, Al-Bayan Holding

Company

KSA

Feb. 2331 –Dec. 2313 Senior Electrical Engineer Al-Swayeh Contracting Co. Ltd. KSA Feb. 1550 – Dec. 2333 Senior Site Electrical Engineer Al-Owiadah Holding Co. KSA 0

July 2310 - July 2319 Al-Etack Contracting Company, Riyadh, KSA Principal MEP Engineer-King Saud Medical City (Alshameesi) Project: Medical Tower # 32

Client: MOH

Supervised and manage the MEP teams to produce comprehensive workshop drawings, technical studies, calculations, material submittals, and oversee material procurement. Orchestrated installation of HVAC systems, managing a Closed-loop chilled water system with 593-ton capacity across eight chillers, Wet & Dry Fire Fighting Systems, UL-FM-233 Fire Fighting System, Cold Store, Water Treatment Plant, and Medical Gas System. Directed MEP teams and subcontractors during the construction of Medical Tower No.2, steering execution, testing, commissioning, and seamless handover of electrical and mechanical works.

Key responsibilities:

Spearheaded management of Electrical Team, whilst driving production of various electrical systems shop drawings and conducting crucial power systems calculations.

Oversaw engineering efforts for Low-current systems, including fire alarm, public address system, security system, nurse call, IP telephony, and clock system.

Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement by enhancing Electrical Power Calculations and leading redesign and provision of shop drawings.

Managing MEP teams & subcontractors for executing, testing & commissioning, and handover of mechanical works such as HVAC - Closed loop chilled water system (593 tons x 0 Nos. of chillers), Wet

& Dry Fire Fighting Systems and UL-FM-233 Fire Fighting System, Medical Gases System. Feb. 2331- Dec. 2313 Al Swayeh Co. Ltd., Riyadh, SA Projects: Multi

Clients: Ministry of Water & Electriciy/NWC and others A- Senior Electrical Engineer @ Construction Works Division: (2331-2339)

Construction Works Division:( 2331-2336)

Auto Auction Yard for Arriyadh Development Co., against total budget of SR 51 Million, I was leading Electrical team of 5 QC Engineers, 6 Foremen, and 0 Nos. draftsmen, and huge Nos. of Electricians and helpers. The project consists of:

Main Building, 9 Nos. Auction Lanes, Main Entrance Gate, Workshop, Power house, Pump Room, Irrigation System, Car Wash (2 Nos.) and vast parking Areas Key responsibilities:

Manage an office technical team to furnish Electrical Shop drawings, Material Submittal, and report monthly work progress department planning and project control department.

Perform technical necessary calculations to verify the design values for electrical parameters such short circuit calculations, Volt drop and Load Flow studies as conditions justify.

Follow up with project consultant the approval of Shop drawings and materials and update submittal logs accordingly.

Material procurement and follow up their delivery to site.

Follow up with site QC for delivered material inspection by Consultant through MIR.

Attend regular coordination meetings with Client and project consultant.

Regularly visiting the site to monitor work progress and remove work impediments.

Prepare and supervise the team for testing and commissioning.

Prepare As-built Drawings, O&M Manual, and warranty certificates.

Project Handover

B- Senior Electrical Engineer/Water & Wastewater (2336-2313) In charge of managing Electrical works for variant Water Treatment Plants: Key responsibilities:

Design, and furnishing workshop drawings & technical material submittals for electrical Power Systems, Lighting, Earthing, Lightning Protection, Low Current Systems, instrumentation & Scada systems

Electric power calculations to identify the capacity of Power Plant (Substation) Transformers, RMU's & LV switchgears.

Generators Spec. sizing for proper selection of Standby Generators and their associated auxiliaries (Gentset Fuel Systems, Hot Air Exhaust System, Power Command, Generator Room Sizing…etc.)

Power cables sizing & voltage drop calculations;

Design and execution of indoor & outdoor lighting systems.

SCADA system design, fiber optic back-bone & making signal lists (I/O List) & PLC’s, DDC Panel Schedules.

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Supervising the execution of Cathodic Protection (Sacrifice & Impressed Current) for water transmission pipelines, Strategic Water Storage Steel Tanks.

Establishment of Process & instrumentation diagrams PID's.

Material selection, submittals, approval, and procurement.

Testing, Commissioning, As-built Drawings & project handover. Feb. 1553 – Dec. 2333 Al-Owiadah Contracting Co. Ltd., Riyadh, KSA Site Electrical Engineer

Project: Modern Slaughterhouse- Mina-Almoaisim - Makkah This project was constructed against elementary Budget of 933 million Saudi Riyals, My role is to manage

& supervise Site construction of Primary Substation, re-routing of OHTL, and 5 Nos. Unit substations. The project comprises the following Scope:

1- 4Nos. slaughterhouse, 2- Primary Substation, 3- Unit substations, 4- Site Works Key responsibilities:

Management the work for rerouting of 223 KV overhead transmission lines (13 towers with different soil types such as loose, weathered rock, hard rock), the works include inspection of delivered material, supervision of lattice towers’ assembly, wire stringing for OHTL, earthing of Lattice tower, warning spheres, warning signs, testing & commissioning and power lines charging.

163 MVA Primary Substation (Almawasim Substation) & Unit substations

Management & supervision of constructing a 5x53 MVA, 223 / 1040 KV, 163MVA, primary substation. The S/S consists of 5x53 MVA power transformers, switchgear room, line SF6 circuit breakers, switchgear room, auxiliary transformer, gantries, 2 Nos. line traps, suspension bus bars, VT's, CT's, motorized earthing switches & isolating switches, relaying, PLC’s &

Supervising the construction of 5 Nos. Unit Substations, each 23 MW, 1040/5416 kV/003/223 V supplying the slaughter house units (B, D, E & F) in addition to 1 Nos. package substations for site power services for Street Lighting High masts, Irrigation Pumps, Lifting Pump stations, Drinking fountains, Ticket reservation Kiosks, …. etc. Key Projects Briefing

Senior Electrical Engineer (TBC Programme – PPP Project):

Served as key member of the technical review team for TBC Programme, a PPP project encompassing 63 schools (21 in Jeddah and 00 in Makkah).

Played pivotal role in ensuring electrical systems' efficiency and compliance with project requirements. Design, Construction, & Supervision (Saudi Embassies, Africa & Asia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs):

Led redesign, consultancy, and construction supervision of Saudi Embassies in Africa and Asia for Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).

Optimized embassy facilities by ensuring adherence to international standards and providing technical oversight throughout construction process.

Led redesign, consultancy, and construction supervision of Al-Naghi Motors showrooms, and Construction of Body & Paint (B&P) @ AlSulay, Riyadh Medical Tower 22, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh:

Directed electrical engineering aspects of prestigious Medical Tower 22 @King Saud Medical City.

Oversaw redesign, implementation, and commissioning of complex electromechanical systems within medical facility such as Electrical Power House, HVAC & Chilled Water System, Power Bus duct, Medical Gases, Cold Store, Hot Water Plant, Water Treatment Plant…etc.. Diverse Project Portfolio: Al-Swayeh Co. & Al-Bayan Group:

Contributed to successful design, redesign, execution & completion of various Water/Waste Water projects and construction projects as well, including Medical Tower # 2 at King Saud medical City, Al- Jouf Educational Hospital, Hail Educational Hospital, Girls College in Al-Ahssa, Se'ed Water Project, Al- Ulla Water Projects, Najran Water Projects, Bisha Pumping Station, Hotat Bani Tameem Water Project and Riyadh Auto Auction Yards.

Applied electrical engineering expertise to ensure efficient operation and compliance of electrical systems across diverse sectors.

Modern Slaughterhouse, Mina-Makkah: Al-Owiadah Contracting Co. Ltd:

Deployed electrical engineering efforts for Modern Slaughter House project in Mina-Makkah, whilst overseeing the implementation of 163MVA primary substation, 223 KV overhead transmission lines, Sacrificing Halls, Freezing Rooms, Cold Store, and 5 Nos. 53KVA Unit substations for Slaughter houses.

Site Yards and Parking Areas Lighting Towers (03m High mast)

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