Najah Shukur

• Delivered multiple PCEs and Early Works for Tenterfield SF and Next DC data centre in 2023 in a timely manner.
• Led Early Works including scoping for Gregadoo SF, Jindera SF, Goulburn River SF and Next DC data centre in 2024.
• Ensured stakeholders are kept informed of any scope changes to maintain alignment and prevent miscommunication. – During the scoping of Tomago BESS OOM PCE, several scope changes such as removal of harmonic filter, 33kV assets, overhead line between the existing Tomago substation and the proposed BESS substation, removal of DCA scope were identified. Prompt and concise communication with all the stakeholders were carried out to avoid rework.
• Delivered the Yanco BESS OOM PCE and Tomago BESS OOM PCE within budget and minimal delay despite scope changes.
• Liaised efficiently with internal Transgrid stakeholder to complete several D&C design package reviews on time despite resource constraints and close out RFIs in a timely manner for Liddel BESS project.
• Always adhering to company values and policies, ensuring that my actions align with the organisational standards.
• Built strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders based on trust and respect.
• Consistently followed through on commitments and deadlines and hold myself accountable, which helps foster good relationships with stakeholders.
• Implemented learns learnt from past projects and colleagues into my future projects when required.

Successfully developed designs for various projects namely Rozelle Interchange (Westconnex 3b), M6 Tender Design (Stage 1), Gawler Rail Electrification Project and Project Nobbys concept design.

• Responsible for various HV detail design tasks including Network Diagrams, Termination Schedules, Single Line Diagrams, Protection Single Line Diagrams and HV Protection Coordination for all the substations during FDD stage
• Assisted the team by undertaking various tasks for the SDD submission of Earthing and Bonding, HV and LV Packages
• Provided E&B design for Womma Station and Level Crossing after carefully considering various factors such as Backdrop, OHW drop zone section view drawing, Internal inputs (Civil, CSR, Structural, OHW, E&B corridor and Site photos) and external inputs (DBYD and AS-BUILT drawings)

Electrical Design Engineer (2020-2021)– Delivering for Customers (D4C) - Secondment

• Designer and Project Lead for various High Voltage Sydney Water Cooperation (SWC) projects
• Project Lead responsibilities included project management, coordination between different disciplines, HV detail design and assisted with the bid production process (forecasting and estimating man hours, deliverable requirements and schedule for the next stages of the above-mentioned projects). Worked on several small-scale projects as HV designer.
• Carried out Power System Studies (Load flow, Fault level, Protection coordination, Arc flash and Harmonics) for the HV network using SKM PTW software.

Project Developer (2022)– Transgrid - Secondment

• Responsible for development, planning, managing customer-focused projects, including generator connections, telecommunications, and transmission line modifications.
• Defined project scope, schedules, and budgets while identifying and mitigating risks.
• Led technical coordination, ensuring high-voltage infrastructure designs met regulatory and operational standards.
• Managed multiple projects, balanced priorities to deliver on time and within budget.
• Engaged with internal teams, customers, and external stakeholders to align project goals and expectations.

• Responsible for providing certified LEVEL 3 Designs for various projects including but not limited to overhead and underground network upgrades/asset relocation/extensions/Fibre Optics and subdivisions.
• Responsibilities also included the completion of Environmental Impact Assessments, Street Lighting design, LV Drop calculations, Pole loading calculations, Distribution Earthing Design, Easements requirements for Overhead, Underground networks, maximum demand calculations, development of CAD models, client meetings followed by site inspections and Earthing tests to assist the design process.
• Liaised closely with Essential Energy Contestable Works, Local authorities and Level 1 ASP – Contestable Construction of network Assets; Attainment of White card.

• Worked within the Service Dept of Low Voltage Systems (LVS) – Electrification Products (EP) Business Unit.
• Cultivated functional and technical knowledge on products such as switchgears (LV, MV, HV), circuit breakers, switches, contactors, cables, motors, enclosures, drives etc. from different business units with additional exposure to manufacturing and testing of LV products.