20 years of experience in Building Services Design and supervision for the built environment, specializing in integrated low energy, high efficiency design and applications.
Organized individual versed in developing and maintaining relationships with clients and colleagues. Demonstrated success in problem-solving and driving projects to completion in a timely manner. Possesses an excellent track record for delivering results, meeting deadlines, and developing creative solutions to complex challenges.
Detail-oriented and methodical, skilled at optimizing processes and ensuring highest levels of accuracy. Strong work ethic demonstrated through consistently meeting deadlines and delivering results with minimal errors, supporting efficient operations and contributing to team success.
Responsible for project delivery and financial management of projects
Lead Electrical engineer for design and documentation of projects from concept to construction completion
Liaise with Clients, Builders, Architects, Project Managers, Contractors and other consultants during projects for smooth delivery of projects
Attend project meetings, develop reports and undertake presentations to stake holders
Liaise with Supply Authority and Service Providers
Comply with internal quality assurance procedures
Mentoring Junior and intermediate engineers
Major Projects:Tamworth Mental Health Facility, Sydney Metro Linewide project, Nepean CAMHS Unit development, Maitland Administration Centre, Dubbo Hospital redevelopment stages 3 and 4, Western Cancer Centre, Dubbo, MLC School – New Learning Building, Burwood, NSW, Sydney Ambulance Metropolitan Infrastructure Station, NSW, Australia, Sydney Metro Bid team, Enabling works Westmead Hospital Redevelopment, Shellharbour Workers Club, Shellharbour, NSW, Australia
Senior Electrical Engineer
Steensen Varming
05.2011 - 06.2015
Responsible for Engineering design and documentation of projects from concept to construction completion
Report to Technical Director on regular basis and provide update on projects and team activities on regular basis
As a POD leader manage Electrical engineers within the POD and allot project tasks, manage resource allocation and review documentation
Liaise with Clients, Builders, Architects, Project Managers, Contractors and other consultants during the course of projects for smooth delivery of projects
Attend project meetings, develop reports and undertake presentations to stake holders
Liaise with Supply Authority and Service Providers
Complete surveys of existing services
Conduct site inspections and produce defects reports
Complete surveys of existing services in existing buildings
Generate design documentation in the form of drawings, specifications, schedules and calculations
Comply with internal quality assurance procedures
Carrying out design calculations as per relevant Australian standards
Instruct BIM operators in all project related matters and responsible for the checking of all CAD works done
Coordinate with Structural and Service Engineers
Major Projects:Tamworth Hospital, Tamworth, NSW, Graythwaite Rehabilitation Center, Ryde, NSW, Australian War Memorial Refurbishments, Canberra, ACT, Cairns Entertainment Precinct, Cairns, QLD, Canberra Reflective Pavilion, Canberra, UTS Thomas street, Sydney, NSW, Newcastle Regional Museum, Newcastle, NSW
Project Electrical Engineer
Norman Disney and Young
06.2009 - 03.2011
Reporting to project team leader regularly and assist electrical team in day to day activities
Work as lead electrical engineer on small projects
Generate fee proposals
Conduct witness testing on active work site
Complete surveys of existing services in existing buildings
Liaise with clients, builders, architects, project managers, contractors and other consultants during the course of projects, including project meetings
Generate design documentation in the form of drawings, specifications, schedules and calculations
Comply with internal quality assurance procedures
Carrying out maximum demand calculations, cable sizing as per AS/NZS 3000:2007 and AS/NZS 3008:2007 standards
Instruct CAD operators in all project related matters and responsible for the checking of all CAD works done
Coordinate with Structural Engineers and Mechanical Engineers
Major Projects:IBM Perth and Canberra Tenancy Fit-outs, Panasonic Tenancy Fit-outs, Generator upgrade works at AMP building, Sydney, Goodman Warehouse, Sydney
Project Electrical Engineer - Contract
WSP Lincolne Scott
10.2009 - 12.2009
Electrical building services engineering design for BER schools in NSW
Carrying out maximum demand calculations, cable sizing as per AS/NZS 3000:2007 and AS/NZS 3008:2007 standards and SFS (School facilities standards)
Preparing drawings for drafting by in-house CAD team
Instruct CAD operators in all project related matters and responsible for the checking of all CAD works done
Coordinate with Architects, Structural Engineers and Mechanical Engineers
Major Projects:BER schools
Electrical Design Engineer
WSP Middle East
06.2008 - 07.2009
Electrical building services engineering design from concept design through to construction issue
Carrying out design calculations on a variety of buildings
Design according to local utilities rules, regulations and design guides and obtain necessary statutory approvals
Preparing drawings for drafting by in-house CAD team
Instruct CAD operators in all project related matters and responsible for the checking of all CAD works done
Coordinate with Architects, Structural Engineers and Mechanical Engineers and any other external design consultant
Coordinate with, instruct and supervise Electrical Engineers and Auto Cad Technicians
Major Projects:Dubai Exhibition City, Jabel Ali, Dubai Architect – Woods Bagot Dubai & Sydney, Barclays Bank, Dubai
Electrical Engineer
WS Atkins and Partners Overseas
05.2006 - 06.2008
Electrical building services engineering design from concept design through to construction issue
Carrying out design calculations on a variety of buildings
Design according to local utilities rules, regulations and design guides and obtain necessary statutory approvals
Preparing drawings for drafting by in-house CAD team
Instruct CAD operators in all project related matters and responsible for the checking of all CAD works done
Coordinate with Architects, Structural Engineers and Mechanical Engineers and any other external design consultant
Coordinate with, instruct and supervise Electrical Engineers and AutoCAD Technicians
Major Projects:DIFC Lighthouse tower (5B + G + P+ 64 Commercial), Dubai, Al Ghurair Development (B + G + 2M + 27 Residential), Dubai, Al Shafar Development (B + G + 27 Residential), Dubai, Dubai Light Rail Project, Dubai, Ibis and Novotel Hotel, Dubai, Refurbishment work at Burj Al Arab, Dubai
Electrical Engineer
Torontec Engineering Consultants
12.2003 - 05.2006
Electrical system design and prepare relevant drawings and documents as per local authority and international design standards
Liaise with local authorities to obtain design approvals at different stages of system design and do necessary and timely follow up
Attend site meetings, resolve ambiguities and impediments
Review contractor’s shop drawing and submittals
Co-ordination between MEP services at design and execution stages to ensure timely and smooth completion of projects
Major Projects: Discovery Gardens (293 low & mid-rise buildings for Nakheel in Jabel Ali), Wind tower -1(5B +G+34), Jumeirah Lake towers, Dubai, Al seef resort at Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, Khalidiyah shopping mall in Abu Dhabi, G + 4 Ministry of labor & social affairs, Dubai, B+G+2 Office building at Dubai airport free zone,Dubai, Woman association at Hatta, Dubai, 2B + G +M+ 13 residential building at Al Garhoud, Dubai, Our Own school for Varkey group, Sharjah, Govt Maternity hospital, Fujairah, 18 town houses in Mirdif, Dubai, Al Wasl & Al Shabab, Dubai
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Skills
Customer service
Time management
Attention to detail
Computer skills
Leadership qualities
Customer interaction
Decision-making
Relationship building
Courteous and professional
Specialisations
Experience in working on small to multi-million dollar projects
Experienced user of electrical design software – Powercad, Amtech, Dialux and Relux
Good knowledge of BCA, Australian standards, British standards and NFPA
Experienced with facilitating LEED, NABERS and Greenstar ratings
Understanding of other services engineering principles
A basic understanding of BIM (Building Information Modeling) and experienced user of Auto Cad
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Excellent report writing skills
Ability to manage and supervise the workload of a team of engineers
Detailed Experience
Project Management:
Managing multi-disciplinary projects with full responsibility of financial management and delivery of the projects involved.
Liaison with client and all other stakeholders during lifeline of the projects from concept stage to completion
Comprehensive design of electrical engineering systems:
High, medium and low voltage power distribution system design including power and distribution transformer sizing, circuit breaker selection, circuit protection and cable sizing
Standby power supply system with particular emphasis on generator selection, peak load operations and automatic changeover arrangements
Low voltage distribution panels and motor control center with circuit breakers, protective devices, control, monitoring and metering devices and variable frequency drivers
Lightning protection for high-rise buildings and towers
Distribution system for general lighting, small power and power supply to mechanical plant and equipment for building services
Comprehensive design of lighting installation:
Design of lighting layout for the required lighting level, luminance distribution in the task areas, room surface luminance and glare control as per CIBSE standards
Selection of lighting system for primary lighting such as local and general lighting using down lighting and up lighting
Design of lighting control systems for effective control of energy cost with control techniques, switching, and dimming and control systems for manual and automatic intelligent controls
Conversant with computer design calculations for indoor as well as outdoor lighting with lighting software from various lighting manufacturers
Emergency lighting system as safety lighting, escape lighting and stand-by lighting from central supply as well as standalone emergency light fixtures
Comprehensive design of the fire detection system:
Design of fire alarm system for various type of buildings and structures for protection of property as well as protection of life or for both and identify the type of detection suited for each application, design and specify the systems to increase the probability of early detection and extinction of fire
Design of interface of fire alarm system with other ancillary systems, control of ventilation system, smoke and fire doors etc
Design of smoke aspiration systems for critical installation within buildings for early fire detection
Comprehensive design of telecommunication systems:
Fully conversant with design of traditional voice and data systems, VOIP system, structured cabling systems, mobile coverage systems using DAS system, Wi-Fi systems and Data center services, network integration
Comprehensive design of security systems:
Fully conversant with design and documentation of security systems comprising of access control system, IP CCTV systems, alarm systems and integration into network
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Timeline
Associate
Floth Pty Ltd.
10.2023 - Current
Associate
WSP Australia Pty Ltd.
07.2015 - Current
Senior Electrical Engineer
Steensen Varming
05.2011 - 06.2015
Project Electrical Engineer - Contract
WSP Lincolne Scott
10.2009 - 12.2009
Project Electrical Engineer
Norman Disney and Young
06.2009 - 03.2011
Electrical Design Engineer
WSP Middle East
06.2008 - 07.2009
Electrical Engineer
WS Atkins and Partners Overseas
05.2006 - 06.2008
Electrical Engineer
Torontec Engineering Consultants
12.2003 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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