Electrical Design Engineer

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ZEESHAN SIDDIQUI

Plano, TX 75074 469-***-**** *****@*******.*** http://www.linkedin.com/in/zeeshan-siddiqui1 Skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer with over 17 years of experience in design, planning, coordination, and project management. For the past 10 years, successfully led and managed complete project lifecycles, including the preparation of detailed engineering drawings, technical specifications, and bills of materials (BOM).

Team Lead Electrical Design Engineer Saudi Consulting Services Co. Saudi Arabia June 2014-July 2025

Stakeholder Collaboration & Project Coordination

Collaborated with key internal and external stakeholders to align project objectives and ensure clarity of scope.

Coordinated with clients, attended meetings, and resolved project-related issues to maintain progress and client satisfaction.

Ensured timely project completion within budget while adhering to quality standards.

Electrical Design & Engineering Leadership

Developed electrical design philosophies and plans from schematic stages to Issue for Construction (IFC).

Led a team of engineers and draftsmen in delivering multiple LV/MV power distribution design projects.

Designed and produced detailed electrical drawings in AutoCAD, including:

LV electrical systems for buildings, pump stations, and industrial/commercial projects.

Equipment layouts, power distribution, lighting systems, single-line diagrams, and cable schedules.

MV switchgear, motor control centers (MCC), distribution panels, and protection device selection.

Cable tray design, conduit fill calculations, voltage drop calculation, and cable ampacity de-rating calculation as per manufacturer data, specifications, and other local condition.

Underground cable routing and installation technique (direct buried and cable in duct banks).

Photovoltaic System Design

Design PV system for (Residential/Commercial) including voltage drop analysis, short circuit calculations, grounding system design, load calculation, string sizing, inverter sizing, battery energy storage system (BESS), single-line diagrams (SLDs) and electrical layouts.

Data Centre Electrical Infrastructure

Engineered electrical systems for a Tier 3 data center, ensuring redundancy and high reliability.

Optimized power distribution with transformers, switchgear, and PDUs.

Specified UPS systems, backup generators, and battery storage for uninterrupted power supply.

Collaborated with architects, mechanical engineers, and IT teams to enhance facility power infrastructure.

Coordinated with clients, meetings, and resolved project-related issues. Assistant Manager K-Electric Limited Karachi Pakistan Jul 2009-Mar 2011 Sep 2011-Jun 2014

Overseeing critical electrical installations and project execution.

Supervised electrical installations, including LV motors, MCC panels, MV switchgears, MV/LV cable routing, and grid station electrification.

Reviewed electrical design drawings submitted by consultants and contractors to ensure compliance with technical specifications and Standards.

Monitored project milestones, tracking daily, weekly, and monthly progress while identifying and escalating issues impacting timelines.

Prepared and presented progress reports to the Chief Generation and Transmission Officer, ensuring transparent documentation of interim achievements and challenges.

Electrical Design Engineer Consultair - MEP Consultant UAE Nov 2007-Nov 2008

Supported the lead engineer in developing electrical designs, conducting load calculations, and preparing load schedules to ensure technical accuracy and timely submission.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve design-phase challenges and reviewed equipment submittals to verify compliance with project specifications and standards.

Performed daily site inspections to monitor work quality, enforce safety standards, and ensure adherence to engineering and regulatory requirements

Junior Electrical Engineer EA Consulting Pvt. MEP Consultant Karachi Pakistan March 2007-Nov 2007

Perform electrical load calculations and prepare panel board schedule. Education Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Jan 2007 NED University of Engineering and Technology Karachi, Pakistan Professional Affiliations Saudi Engineering Council Registered Engineer P.E Licensed Pakistan Engineering Council

Project Portfolio

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT OF AL- REGGAH DISTRICT JUBAIL ROYAL COMMISSION SAUDI ARABIA

Electrical Power Infrastructure Street Lighting Sanitary Lift Station Lighting and Power

CONSTRUCTION OF PUMP STATIONS PS2, PS3, AND PS6 IN THE COMMUNITY AREA OF YANBU ROYAL COMMISSION SAUDI ARABIA

Potable Water Pump Station Lighting and Power Area/Landscape Lighting

JUBAIL UNIVERSITY COLLAGE DATA CENTER JUBAIL ROYAL COMMISSION SAUDI ARABIA

Lighting Power Emergency Lighting and Power Data center Tier Level 3

POWER NETWORK TO GENERAL INDUSTRY IN JCPDI JAZAN SAUDI ARABIA Design of 15 KM Underground Power Transmission Line at 33kV

NURSES HOUSING AND READY MANUFACTURING BUILDING AT JAZAN ROYAL COMMISSION SAUDI ARABIA. Building Lighting, Power Medium and Low Voltage Electrical Underground Power PV/Solar System Design

AutoCAD MS Office Revit.

DIALux(Lighting Software) Ecodial – (Electrical Load Analysis) ETAP (Power System Analysis)

Familiar with international standards & codes, which includes NEC, IEC, NEMA, ANSI/IEEE etc.

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