Asmaa S. H. Ramadan
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Proficient Solar Engineering Manager with a solid track record in PV system design, energy yield assessment, and sales support, dedicated to delivering high-quality, bankable solar solutions that contribute to decarbonization, energy efficiency, and long-term sustainability goals. Committed to leveraging technical expertise and strategic insight to drive project growth, optimize lifecycle costs, and support the global transition to clean, reliable, and sustainable energy systems. Highly passionate about continuous learning, innovation, and advancing sustainable technologies that create measurable environmental and social impact.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Engineering Manager
Yellow Door Energy
Dubai, UAE
2022.01 - 2026.02
- Lead and manage regional Engineering & Design team across UAE, Oman, and Qatar, covering rooftop, carport, and ground-mounted C&I solar PV projects.
- Successfully delivered and commissioned 40+ MWp of on-grid, zero-export, and self-consumption solar PV projects across multiple countries.
- Directly managed, reviewed, and optimized design of over 450 MWp of solar PV capacity across different development stages (pre-bid, concept, IFC, as-built).
- Performed comparative technical and yield analysis for different PV configurations, including fixed-tilt south-facing, East–West ground-mounted systems, single-axis trackers, carports, and rooftops, supporting layout optimization and technology selection.
- Owned full technical governance of projects, ensuring compliance with local utility grid codes (DEWA, ADDC, TAQA, Kahramaa, etc.) and international IEC standards.
- Developed new process improvements for efficiency increase.
- Conduct and lead Operational Risk Assessments for Investment committee approval.
- Evaluate different PV technologies and solutions
- Oversee PVsyst simulations and yield assessments, including PR benchmarking, loss analysis, curtailment modeling, and degradation assumptions.
- Act as the technical authority for: EPC design reviews and value engineering Technical deviations, risk mitigation, and design optimization Interface between Engineering, Project Management, Commercial, Legal, and O&M teams
- Support commercial and investment decisions by providing: Technical due diligence Energy yield validation Risk and compliance inputs for PPAs and financial models
- Mentor and develop engineers, improving design quality, turnaround time, and standardization across regions.
- Drive continuous improvement of engineering standards, templates, and review processes to reduce rework and technical risk.
Senior Design Engineer
Yellow Door Energy
Dubai, UAE
2020.07 - 2022.01
- Led engineering design for C&I solar PV projects, including rooftop, carport, and ground-mounted systems.
- Developed comprehensive electrical and layout designs, addressing string sizing and inverter selection.
- Conducted energy yield assessments using PVsyst, defining PR and analysing losses.
- Designed on-grid, self-consumption, and zero-export systems to ensure compliance with utility grid codes.
- Prepared technical specifications, BOQs, and cost estimates to support design optimisation.
- Facilitated EPC technical evaluations and authority submissions to secure necessary approvals.
- Provided engineering support during construction and commissioning phases to ensure project success.
Solar Design Team Lead & Sales Support
City Solar
Dubai
2018.01 - 2020.07
- Managed and guided the solar design team, prioritizing workloads and ensuring timely, high-quality outputs.
- Acted as the technical interface for sales, translating client requirements into optimized solar solutions.
- Developed concept designs, yield assumptions, and pricing inputs to support bids and proposals.
- Supported tender clarifications, client discussions, and authority submissions.
Solar Engineer
City Solar Energy Systems Installation and Maintenance L.L.C
Dubai, UAE
2015.01 - 2018.01
- Identified engineering problems and implemented effective solutions.
- Evaluated, organised, and prioritised workload within scheduled supervision.
- Designed professional plans for small to large scale PV systems.
- Supported project managers throughout project development phases.
- Explained designs to installation and sales teams to facilitate understanding.
- Prepared cost estimations and conducted feasibility studies for projects.
- Developed detailed technical and commercial offers for budgetary purposes.
Intern for Plant Management
Lootah Biofuel Company
Dubai, UAE
2015.01 - 2015.01
- Oversaw plant operations and production management to ensure efficiency.
- Evaluated and prioritised workload within scheduled supervision.
- Prepared vehicle consumption reports to track resource usage.
Intern for Solar Systems Design
Mulk Renewable Energy Company
Sharjah
2014.01 - 2014.03
- Design of stand-alone PV system.
- Grid-connected PV system.
- Concentrated solar power system.
Intern for Solar Systems Design
Mulk Renewable Energy Company
Sharjah
2014.01 - 2014.01
- Design of stand-alone PV system
- Grid-connected PV system
- Concentrated solar power system
Education
BSc. - Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering
University of Sharjah
Sharjah, UAE 2011.01 - 2015.01
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) -
Al Mualla Secondary School
Umm Al Quwain, UAE 2008.01 - 2011.01
Skills
- AutoCad
- Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project
- Sketch up
- PV Syst
- RatedPpwer
Languages
Arabic Fluent
English Fluent
References
Available Upon Request
Course Projects
Senior Design Project: Design and experimental investigation of portable solar thermoelectric refrigerator, Making of Dye-sensitized Solar Cell modeled experimentally in the labs, Designing an air duct cooler to reduce the effect of heat on photovoltaic cells due to UAE's tough weather conditions, Building a Water Pump from A to Z that works solely on solar energy integrated with off-grid solutions, Heating water using Solar Energy Via Parabolic reflecting mirror which collected the solar energy and reflected it to the focal line where the water pipe was placed, Simulating a wind turbine which is compatible to the UAE’s weather
Accomplishments
- 2015-01-01, First place in the Environmental Engineering Category in Abu Dhabi University's Under-Graduate Student Research Project Competition for a project entitled 'Design and experimental investigation of portable solar thermoelectric refrigerator.'
- 2015-01-01, 3rd Place in Poster competition for senior students in renewable engineering department.
- 2015-01-01, 2nd place in Renewable Challenge for mentoring the winning team.
- 2015-01-01, Chancellor’s Distinguished List.
- 2011-01-01, Academic excellence for students in public education in Umm Al Quwain Educational Zone.
Custom Section
- AutoCad
- Microsoft Office Suite
- MS Project
- Sketch up
- PV Syst
- RatedPower
Personal Information
- Title: Engineering Manager
- Date of birth: 1993-10-23
Extra-Curricular Activities
2017-01-01, Organizer in Canadian University graduation ceremony. 2017-01-01, Membership in Dubai Astronomy Group and attended many astronomy events. 2017-01-01, Participated in LSE Leadership Bootcamp 10. 2015-01-01, Organizer in Motor Show that held place in Dubai. 2015-01-01, A volunteer in registration of Dubai forum for government best practices. 2015-01-01, A volunteer for one day in EDUEXPO UAE 2015 as a translator position. 2014-01-01, Attended the World Future Energy Summit Exhibition, Abu Dhabi, UAE. 2014-01-01, Participated in the UOS Students’ Poster Competition, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE. 2014-01-01, Workshop in STEM land education center (A program for creating ideas with robotics projects). 2013-01-01, Participated in the 3rd Future Women in Media Exhibition, Sharjah, UAE. 2013-01-01, Participated in the 4th Engineering Student Renewable Energy Competition, UAE University, AL-Ain, UAE. 2013-01-01, A member in the Organizing team for the Engineering festival in University of Sharjah. 2013-01-01, Active organizer member in Mubadara Volunteering Group. 2012-01-01, Attended the Energy Saver’s UAE Conference, Dubai, UAE Conference. 2012-01-01, A Member in the Organizing team for 'Hamdan Award' (The 12th Asia – Pacific Conference on Giftedness).
Timeline
Engineering Manager
Yellow Door Energy
2022.01 - 2026.02
Senior Design Engineer
Yellow Door Energy
2020.07 - 2022.01
Solar Design Team Lead & Sales Support
City Solar
2018.01 - 2020.07
Solar Engineer
City Solar Energy Systems Installation and Maintenance L.L.C
2015.01 - 2018.01
Intern for Plant Management
Lootah Biofuel Company
2015.01 - 2015.01
Intern for Solar Systems Design
Mulk Renewable Energy Company
2014.01 - 2014.03
Intern for Solar Systems Design
Mulk Renewable Energy Company
2014.01 - 2014.01
BSc. - Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering
University of Sharjah
2011.01 - 2015.01
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) -
Al Mualla Secondary School
2008.01 - 2011.01