Amna Hasan
Summary
Engineering and project management professional with 10 years of experience in DEWA Transmission Power Division. Over 2 years of managerial experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating stakeholders to achieve operational and project objectives. Strong technical background in transmission systems with expertise in project execution, risk management, quality assurance, and process improvement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Project Engineer
Transmission Projects - Execution Zone-2
DEWA
08.2024 - 06.2026
- Managing Transmission Projects including HATTA 132/11kV Substation, HATTA Cable Project, and Etihad Rail Diversion Project, ensuring effective stakeholder coordination, risk management, governance, and achievement of project objectives.
- Leading coordination between contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to resolve project issues and maintain project progress.
- Conducting risk assessments, monitoring project risks, and implementing mitigation measures to support successful project delivery.
- Member of Project Management Standardization Initiative (PMSI), developing governance frameworks, process flowcharts, and standardized templates.
- Developed and standardized project management frameworks, process flowcharts, and templates covering Risk Management, Change Management, Issue Management, Lessons Learned, Communication & Ownership, and Contractor Performance.
- Served on Risk Management Committee and Business Continuity Committee
- Prepared a technical report defining TP Departments’ roles, responsibilities and technical interfaces in line with the new organization structure.
- Coordinated project schedules, resources, and stakeholder interfaces to ensure compliance with technical, quality, safety, and project requirements.
Senior Engineer
Transmission Protection - Commissioning
DEWA
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Oversaw daily site activities, ensuring compliance with project timelines and technical standards.
- Monitored and verified testing activities at site, ensuring proper execution and functionality of systems.
- Verified as-built drawings for accuracy and adherence to design specifications.
Senior Engineer | Engineer
Transmission Protection - Maintenance
DEWA
12.2019 - 06.2024
- Led and managed 13 in-house projects, including relay replacements and design.
- Supervised multidisciplinary teams and coordinated internal and external stakeholders.
- Managed project resources, schedules, and priorities for operational and strategic objectives.
- Coordinated contractors and manufacturers to resolve warranty-related issues quickly.
- Performed risk assessments, applied mitigations, and monitored KPIs regularly.
- Developed and reviewed electrical schematics and binary I/O lists.
- Mentored and trained new engineers to strengthen team collaboration.
- Managed multiple high-value engineering projects from start to finish, ensuring adherence to timelines and budget constraints.
- Initiated improvements and optimized processes, leading to an internal award win.
Engineer
Transmission Protection - Engineering
DEWA
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Reviewed 200+ electrical schematics for 45 DEWA projects ensuring compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with contractors and consultants during project planning and execution.
- Managed in-house energy meter project requirements and resource allocation.
- Participated as a member of the Technical Specialist Work Team (TSWT) committee and Engineering Majlis.
Intern
Airbus
Toulouse, France
02.2014 - 07.2014
- Created a collaborative tool for the Flight and Instrumentation Engineering Department.
- Defined a control panel for the Blade Wing instrument.
Education
Bachelors Of Electrical Engineering - Power & Communications
American University of Sharjah
Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesMasters In Business Administration - Business Management
American University of Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab EmiratesSkills
- Fluent English communication
- Report writing expertise
- Leadership and people management
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Technical report preparation
- Presentation skills
- Project coordination
- Cross-functional collaboration
Certifications & Achievements
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
- DEWA Transmission Power Internal Technical/Engineering Award
- Published paper - Standardization of Protection Commissioning Testing in Transmission Protection Department.
- Completed the Leadership and Multiculturalism academic traning program in Al Maktoum College of Higher Education in Dundee, Scotland.
- His Highness Sheikh Saud Al Qassimi Academic Excellence award.
Timeline
Project Engineer
Transmission Projects - Execution Zone-2
08.2024 - 06.2026
Senior Engineer
Transmission Protection - Commissioning
07.2024 - 08.2024
Senior Engineer | Engineer
Transmission Protection - Maintenance
12.2019 - 06.2024
Engineer
Transmission Protection - Engineering
10.2016 - 11.2018
Intern
Airbus
02.2014 - 07.2014
Bachelors Of Electrical Engineering - Power & Communications
American University of Sharjah
Masters In Business Administration - Business Management
American University of Ras Al Khaimah