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Project Management Design Engineer

Location:
Aldie, VA
Posted:
June 20, 2025

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Resume:

Seemak Safavian

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Aldie, VA 20105 Email: **********@*****.***

Summary of Qualification

Design engineer: with exceptional organization, communication and leadership skills. Proven ability to provide world-class customer service and capture of ongoing projects contracts. Solid track record of improving client relations and project profitability through application of technical expertise. Strategic planning team, supervision and project management capabilities.

Education

M.S., Electrical Engineering

George Washington University

Washington D.C.

B.S. Electrical Engineering

University of Nebraska

Lincoln, NE

Skill summery

Design electronic security: Access Control, Intrusion detection system, CCTV and Fire Alarm extensive knowledge of using vendors production to related project design and installation, such as: Lenel “ACS/IDS”, Hirsch” IDS”, Software house, DMP “ACS/IDS”,“FIRE ALARM”, GE “IDS”, Honeywell “VENDICATOR”,”FIRE ALARM” HID “CARD READER”, L-1 “BIOMETRIC READER”. Pelco “CCTV”, Axis “CCTV”

Leveraged working knowledge of equipment costs and manpower needs to deliver completed projects that consistently met all budgetary and timeline requirements.

Develop and communicate scope of work, project timeline, system design and budget for project to operations team, management and clients.

Oversee work of technicians and staff on various phases of projects

Prior DOD REGULATION experience

Prior experience design in SCIF’s

Prior experience with DOD and Army standards

Extensive interface with suppliers, team leaders and program managers.

Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyze information skillful, and develops -alternative solution.

Strong computer skills with extensive working knowledge of Networking. Window NT, Excel, Word, Access, MS Project and PMO.

Oversee and review proposals and design concepts

Fiber optic technology

Prior experience with Department of State OBO and PME design standards

Certificates

Microsoft certified Professional System Engineering + Internet MCSE + Interne

Microsoft certified Professional MCP

A+ certified

LENEL Access Control Essentials

LENEL Access Control Hardware

PELCO Certified Technician PCST

UL2050

Certified Systems Integrator OPTEX REDSCAN

PMP Certificate in progress

NEC 2008 Certificate

NEC 2014 attendance

CU-50 System Certification

Hirsch Alarm System

Clearance:

Active Top Secret

Awards:

US Department of State –Security Technology & Quality Assurance & Liaison Branch

Award: Design reviewer of the year (FY15)

Professional Experience

Government Technical Monitoring

United States Department of State

Project Management and Engineering Branch

Alexandria, VA

07/2021-5/30/2025

Responsible for overall management of overseas Technical Security System Assessments (TSSA) and required Technical Security Upgrades (TSU) program for Department of State (DoS) missions.

Monitor the contract personnel who support and execute TSUs. Include: TSU installations support, material take-offs (MTO), and bill of materials (BOM). Conduct Technical Security Systems (TSS) surveys and assess the effectiveness of those systems for Post security. Design review of oversees construction security aspects for assigned projects involving new and renovated buildings at Department of State (DoS) missions..

Act as a Security Engineering Officer, Security Technical Specialist to ensure all technical security upgrade projects are according to requirements of PME (project management and engineering) and Department of State regulations.

Providing training to contractor personnel to identify vulnerabilities of a facility security systems and to support life safety, perimeter camera, Fire System or CAA TSUs on an as needed basis to work with RDSEs, OICs, and OSB to implement rapid solutions that address critical security system issue.

As Government Technical Monitor review the contractor proposals for upgrading a facility technical security system and recommendation base on government requirement, guideline, and regulations.

Providing report and recommendation to PME management on technical security system to improve facilities technical security system including Cameras, Enhanced Alarm System and Emergency Notification System.

IV&V Inspection/Design Review DS/STO/QAL Department of State

Secure Mission Solutions a Parsons Company.

Arlington, VA

01/2014 – 06/2021

Design review on verity security system projects to assurance all client specification and requirements references are complies by contractor QAL/ Diplomatic Security.

Design review of oversees construction security aspects for assigned projects involving new and renovated buildings at diplomatic posts. QAL/ Diplomatic Security.

Reviews architectural drawings and plans for assigned projects to ensure that client classification guidelines, specification and requirements references are complies by contractor/s. QAL/ Diplomatic Security.

Design review on verity security system projects to assurance all client specification and requirements references are complies by contractor. QAL/ Diplomatic Security.

Provide independent verification and validation for client requirements. QAL/ Diplomatic Security.

Review, evaluates and inspects all technical security aspects of project (from initial design to final installation). Involved and tasks about 150 projects annually. QAL/ Diplomatic Security.

Assessment of design and installations services to identify potential problems that may increase security risks of affect technical security system operation at overseas facilities to help accredit their proper operation and function. QAL/ Diplomatic Security.

Design Engineer

MCDean Inc.

Sterling, VA

03/2009 – 1/2014

Preparation of compliance matrix for Design, identifies and ensure compliance with regulatory. Develop integration and execution of work statement of ACS / IDS, CCTV, Fire System respective of 15%, 30%, 60%, 90%,100% and As- build, including: Floor plan, Riser, Block diagram, device mounting, device wiring, point to point wiring details, rack elevation, conduit of system design, Schedules of related device layout and programming server and workstation as approved by client.

Documentation device specification, performance verification test (PVT), factory acceptance teat (FAT),

Pre-installation test (PITCO) and device programming.

Incorporate attend site meetings, conducting site surveys and to provide a high level of product and design

Review contractors bid proposals and submittals.

Develop statement of work, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for work to be accomplished by construction contracts.

As lead engineer Incorporated product teams work, suppliers, compliance matrix and other support plans for Integrate plans and schedule with customer for any change or other integration as request by client.

Prepare equipment regarding to design plan and acted as project engineer to support field for implementation of system design

Perform final and in-progress inspections.

Projects including: Pentagon, Army CYS projects, Dulles International airport, Hospitals, Commercial Building.

Project/ support field engineer

Burtel Inc.

Alexandria, VA

11/2001 – 08/2008

Responsible for engineering analysis and design of low voltage security system including selection and application of equipment. Preparation of specification for equipment procurement and installation, directing design engineers in the preparation of drawing and other documentation, working with project managements, field engineers and construction during implementation of project.

Creative solution to complex challenges and technical solution for related system design including software and hardware. Develop effective management system to improve productivity and efficiency to build high performance.

Improve the project management operation by introducing and incorporating the latest products to reduce installation time and increase project profits.

Electrical / electronic examiner

United States PTO

Alexandria, VA

08/2000-10/2001

Electrical and electronic application examination including: RF, Microwave, and Satellite, Remote access, Internet connectivity, Phone ports, CMOS design, remote monitoring and Access. LAN/WAN analysis and connectivity, TCP/IP and Protocol analysis regarding DNS/DHCP /WINS, fire wall (proxy system), cryptography and authentication.



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