ADNAN ANSARI
Sr Electrical Engineer
Dubai
Summary
Experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with 14 years of proven expertise in High-Rise Buildings, Infrastructure, Parks, and Water Industry projects across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Skilled in consultant supervision, site execution, testing & commissioning, and successful project handover to authorities (DEWA/TAQA/NWC). Expert in managing complex electrical systems including power distribution, ELV, and pumping stations while ensuring compliance with international IEC standards.
Overview
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Certifications
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14
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Engineer – Consultant
Corodex Industries
08.2024 - Current
- Lead review and approval of electrical design drawings, shop drawings, and technical material submittals to ensure project compliance.
- Oversee the installation and commissioning of MDB, MCC, and advanced pumping systems for major water infrastructure.
- Provide technical engineering solutions for site-specific challenges and coordinate directly with local authorities for approvals.
- Design & Compliance: Lead the comprehensive review and approval of electrical design drawings, shop drawings, and technical material submittals, ensuring 100% project compliance with DEWA and international IEC standards.
- Infrastructure Oversight: Oversee the end-to-end installation and commissioning of Main Distribution Boards (MDB), Motor Control Centres (MCC), and advanced pumping systems for major water infrastructure and sewage treatment plants (STP).
- Authority Liaison: Provide expert technical engineering solutions for complex site challenges and act as the primary point of contact for local authorities (such as DEWA and DM) to secure necessary approvals and inspections.
- QA/QC & Supervision: Conduct rigorous site inspections (WIR/MIR) to verify that electrical installations, including MV/LV cable networks and earthling systems, meet the approved quality standards and project specifications.
- Project Coordination: Lead multidisciplinary coordination meetings with Civil, HVAC, and Mechanical teams to resolve design conflicts and ensure the seamless integration of electrical infrastructure.
- Testing & Handover: Witness and certify factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) for critical equipment, managing the final documentation and snag lists for successful project handover to the client.
- Technical Calculations: Review and validate critical electrical calculations, including voltage drop, short circuit analysis, and lighting lux levels, to optimize system performance and energy efficiency.
Senior Electrical Engineer
National Water Company (NWC)
12.2021 - 01.2024
- Managed comprehensive testing & commissioning of electrical systems for large-scale water infrastructure projects.
- Supervised the installation of high-capacity transformers, distribution panels, and extensive MV/LV cable networks.
- Coordinated critical shutdown activities and ensured 100% safety compliance during high-risk electrical maneuvers.
- Testing & Commissioning: Managed comprehensive testing and commissioning (T&C) of electrical systems for large-scale water infrastructure, including Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) and pumping stations.
- Infrastructure Installation: Supervised the precise installation of high-capacity transformers (up to 2500kVA), Main Distribution Boards (MDB), and Motor Control Centres (MCC-1/MCC-2).
- Network Management: Oversaw the laying and termination of extensive Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) cable networks, ensuring adherence to NWC and SASO standards.
- Shutdown Coordination: Strategically planned and coordinated critical shutdown activities, including transformer isolation in collaboration with TAQA, to facilitate seamless panel replacements.
- Safety & Compliance: Enforced 100% safety compliance and Risk Assessment (RA) protocols during high-risk electrical maneuvers and site execution.
- Asset Modernization: Lead the replacement of aging MDBs and MCCs, implementing modern protection coordination and automated control systems for improved operational efficiency.
- Technical Supervision: Conducted rigorous site inspections (WIR/MIR) and witnessed Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for critical electrical assets before final integration into the national grid.
- Stakeholder Management: Liaised with government authorities and multidisciplinary consultants to ensure projects were delivered within strict timelines and regulatory frameworks.
- Delivered reliable technical support for clients'' post-installation inquiries or concerns promptly and effectively.
- Performed in-depth electrical acceptance testing of completed hardware.
- Served as project manager and technical leader for electrical project developments.
Electrical Engineer – Consultant
Khatib & Alami
04.2016 - 06.2021
- Led consultant supervision for high-rise building and infrastructure projects, ensuring strict quality standards were maintained throughout execution.
- Conducted quality control through WIR/MIR inspections, developing detailed snag lists to facilitate timely project delivery.
- Quality Assurance: Managed rigorous QA/QC protocols by conducting detailed Work Inspection Requests (WIR) and Material Inspection Requests (MIR), ensuring 100% compliance with project specifications.
- Executed quality control through WIR/MIR inspections and developed comprehensive snag lists for final delivery.
- Multidisciplinary Coordination: Acted as the technical bridge between Civil, HVAC, and Plumbing teams to resolve design clashes and ensure smooth integration of electrical services.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary efforts as the technical bridge between civil, HVAC, and plumbing teams, resolving design clashes for seamless integration of electrical systems.
- Systems Expertise: Supervised the installation and testing of complex building systems, including Power Distribution, Lighting, Fire Alarm, and Earthling/Lightning protection.
- Testing & Handover: Conducted final snagging and de-snagging processes, witnessed Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for Transformers and MCCs, and verified final As-Built drawings for client handover.
- Standards Compliance: Guaranteed that all site installations met the strict requirements of the Saudi Engineering Council, IEC standards, and local utility authority regulations.
- Material Approval: Reviewed and approved technical material submittals (MAR) and method statements to maintain the highest quality of electrical components on-site.
- Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.
- Provided technical support to colleagues on complex issues, assisting them in finding efficient solutions to problems.
- Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
- Evaluated electrical installations and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
Site Electrical Engineer
Abdullah Ibrahim Al Sayegh
06.2013 - 02.2016
- Executed on-site electrical work, including cable laying, panel terminations, and manpower distribution to meet project deadlines.
- Managed direct site execution including cable laying, panel terminations, and manpower distribution for deadline-driven projects.
- Resource Management: Optimized manpower distribution and supervised subcontractors to ensure all project milestones were achieved within strict, deadline-driven schedules.
- Optimized manpower distribution and supervised subcontractors, ensuring timely achievement of all project milestones within strict schedules.
- Ensured all on-site installations matched approved drawings and maintained rigorous daily progress reporting.
- Monitored daily and weekly project progress, identifying site bottlenecks and implementing corrective actions to maintain project timelines.
- Material & Logistics: Handled end-to-end material procurement, including verifying technical specifications upon delivery and managing on-site storage to prevent wastage or damage.
- Safety Leadership: Supervised site activities with a "Zero-Accident" mindset, ensuring all team members followed standard electrical safety protocols during installation and testing.
- Testing Support: Assisted in the preliminary testing and pre-commissioning of electrical systems, ensuring boards and circuits were ready for final inspection and handover.
- Calibrated and repaired existing systems to maintain functionality.
- Performed regular inspections of facilities to assess the condition of electrical systems and recommend necessary upgrades or maintenance activities.
- Provided technical support to colleagues on complex issues, assisting them in finding efficient solutions to problems.
- Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.
Education
QA/QC -
SANJARY EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY
GOV OF TELANGANA 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
JUTU
HYDERBAD 04.2001 -
Skills
Electrical Design Review & Consultant Coordination
Site Supervision and Project Execution
Testing & Commissioning of Electrical Systems
High Rise Building Electrical Systems
Infrastructure & Utility Projects
Water industry expertise
Power Distribution System Installation
Transformer & Generator Installation
ATS & Synchronization System Knowledge
Lighting System Installation & Control
Earthing & Lightning Protection Systems
Authority Approval Coordination (DEWA, ADDC, TAQA, Civil Defense)
Shop Drawing & As-Built Drawing Review
Electrical experience
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed multiple High Rise Building, Infrastructure, and Water Industry projects across UAE and Saudi Arabia.
- Executed installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems including MDB, SMDB, MCC, ATS Panels, Transformers, and Generator Systems.
- Managed electrical works for STP, WTP, RO Plants, and Pumping Station projects with successful project handover to clients.
- Supervised LV cable laying, termination, earthing, lighting, power, and fire alarm system installations in project execution.
- Coordinated with consultants, contractors, and authorities for inspections, approvals, and smooth project execution.
- Successfully handled electrical infrastructure works including utility coordination, trench activities, and distribution systems.
- Reduced project delays through effective site coordination, material planning, and technical problem solving.
- Prepared and reviewed shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and as-built documentation for major projects.
- Maintained strong compliance with QA/QC and HSE standards during project execution and commissioning activities.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing site teams, subcontractors, and multi-disciplinary coordination on fast-track projects.
Certification
TAQA Water Solutions Approval – Abu Dhabi Water Infrastructure Projects
Work Availability
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Timeline
Electrical Engineer – Consultant
Corodex Industries
08.2024 - Current
Senior Electrical Engineer
National Water Company (NWC)
12.2021 - 01.2024
Electrical Engineer – Consultant
Khatib & Alami
04.2016 - 06.2021
Site Electrical Engineer
Abdullah Ibrahim Al Sayegh
06.2013 - 02.2016
QA/QC -
SANJARY EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
JUTU
04.2001 -
TARGET JOB TITLES
Senior Electrical Eng. / Electrical Project engineer | Project Manager