Ahmed A.

Fouda
Villa 20A Alahram Street
Cairo, Egypt 11837
Afouda100@[Link]
+2(010-20598788)
Self-Summary: Creative Professional with over 12 years of experience in MEP design and project
management within the United States of America. Managed electrical & MEP design from
concept to development in the subjects of power distribution, HVAC, general power and
lighting layouts, fire alarms, telecom and IT. for commercial multifamily mixed use, hotels,
and student housing high rise [Link] and thorough. Can apply practical,
effective solutions even for the most difficult problems due to exemplary organizational and
communication skills combined with robust analytical capabilities.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Successfully Managed many high-profile commercial projects for Florida and the south east
regions from start to finish. Projects ranging from 5 million to 15 million dollars.
• Provided value engineering design solutions that saved our company hundreds of thousands
of dollars during the pre-construction phase.
• Provided engineering solutions to overcome many design challenges, saving time, effort, and
money during construction.
• Coached and mentored engineering staff of designers, associates, and CAD techs.
• Ensured and oversaw QA/QC process of electrical design work, which led to improved our
design concepts and documentation for quality and support to our clients.
• Managed several MEP projects design via successful communication and working well with
our MP teams

WORK EXPERIENCE:
October 2018 - POWER Design Inc.: St. Pete, FL
Present MEP Design Manager/Senior Electrical Engineer
● Manage MEP design for several projects as the point of contact and coordinate with all
disciplines, while meeting all deadlines and maintaining project budget.
● Work directly with clients, attend client meetings, interpret MEP design requirements and lead
the design of electrical systems to the highest quality.
● Manage technical coordination meetings with consultants, contractors, and utility providers.
● Manage the preparation of the design drawings for electrical and low current systems including
Load Estimation, Lighting System, general power, mechanical power, cable routing, riser
diagrams, fire alarm, Load Schedules, V.D & S.C Calculations.
● Lead other engineering team members, mentor junior engineering staff and ensure the quality
of electrical documentation.
● Review design packages submitted by other consultands to ensure it is coordinated electrically
in compliance with the local jurisdiction design guidelines and utilities infrastructure provisions.
● Review plans, schematics, equipment selection, Perform load calculations, create system
narratives and specifications..
● Ensure and oversee the QA/QC process for the overall design package.
● Perform construction administration and field investigation tasks for assigned projects including
Conduct field inspections and subsequent field inspection reports.
● Perform due diligence and feasibility reports, review and approve equipment submittals.
● Manage the processing of RFI’s , Change orders, Bulletins, and Addenda.
● Act positively and participate in all health and safety issues at site.
● Comply with safety, health and risk management requirements
● Work in close contact and effectively interact with the internal MEP design team as well as
external Clients and consultants.
October 2015 - KEA Engineers.: Iselin, NJ
September 2018 Senior Electrical Engineer
● Provided electrical system design for a variety of commercial high-rise mixed use buildings.
● Managed several projects as the point of contact and coordinated with all disciplines, while
meeting all deadlines and maintaining project budget.
● Prepared the design drawings for electrical and low current systems including load estimation,
lighting System, general power, mechanical power, cable routing, riser diagrams, fire alarm,
load Schedules, and V.D Calculations.
● Created plans, schematics, equipment selection, load calculations, system narratives and
specifications, System design and layout.
● Ensured and oversaw the QA/QC process for my work and the work of others.
● Performed construction administration and field investigation tasks for assigned projects
including Conduct field inspections and subsequent field inspection reports.
● Performed due diligence and feasibility reports, reviewed and approved equipment submittals.
● Processed RFI’s , Change orders, Bulletins, and Addenda.
● Attended meetings with other consultants.
● Worked in close contact and effectively interacted with the internal MEP design team as well as
external Clients and consultants.

December 2013 - E-J Electric Installation Co.: L.I.C, NY

October 2015 Project Engineer
● Reviewed and understood the contract documents including plans, specifications and applicable
codes.
● Prepared cost estimate for the client based on bid document requirements.
● Bid projects with fine detail to provide accurate budgets and purchase orders
● Created and processed RFI and proposed solutions.
● Assisted in the development of cost effective and reliable design layout & one-line control
drawings.
● Performed engineering calculations for voltage drop, Motor and Transformer branch circuits.
● Analyzed plans and specifications and resolved any interpretation problems.
● Worked with Field Foreman and Project Manager to update costs for field change orders

July 2009 - Sears Auto center: Wayne, NJ

December 2013 Maintenance Engineer
● Ascertained automotive problems and services by listening to customer's description of
symptoms, clarified description of problems.
● Conducted inspections, checked vehicle maintenance records; examined service schedules.
● Planned, directed and supervised work & productivity levels of associates to ensure standards
are met or exceeded.
● Assessed service shortfalls and reacted quickly to ensure customer satisfaction and achievement
of time standards.
● Maintained automotive records by recording problems and corrective actions planned.
● Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading manufacturers'
publications.

May 2008 - WATANIA Co.: Cairo, Egypt

June 2009 Project Engineer
● Developed Project objectives by reviewing proposals and plans
● Determined project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and
performance standards.
● Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress, assigning personnel,and
coordinating activities.
● Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing rules and regulations.
● Managed financial status of the project including preparation of project status and accuracy of
financial reports.

EDUCATION:
May 2014 New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ
M.S. in Power and Energy Systems (Electrical) / Working on my PE License.

May 2008 Helwan University, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo, Egypt

B.S. Mechanical Power Engineering.
 Steam/Combined Cycle & Cogeneration Power Plants.

SKILLS:
• Great management, leadership and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Experience with AutoCad and Revit.
• Planning skills, ability to organize activities in line with a set of guidelines.
• Clear and concise writing and verbal communication skills.
• Effective problem solving and decision making skills.
• Working knowledge of industry standards national and international codes IBC, IFC, NFPA70 (NEC).
• Working knowledge of building energy conservation codes ASHRAE 90.1, NYCECC, IECC.
• Self-motivated, self-starter, strong work ethic, goal oriented and ambitious.

REFERENCES: Furnished upon request