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Wafaa Hussein

Ras Al Khaimah

Summary

Accomplished Senior Structural Design Engineer with 20 years of experience in designing and analyzing complex structures across commercial, residential, and industrial sectors. Proven expertise in seismic design, concrete structures, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Adept at optimizing designs for safety and cost-effectiveness while adhering to international building codes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Structural Design Department

Al Tameer Engineering Consultants LLC
RAK, UAE
03.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in structural design and analysis of over 20 residential, commercial, and industrial projects to improve efficiency and reduce material costs.
  • Supported engineers and drafters by coordinating with architects and contractors to ensure compliance with design specifications and timely project delivery.
  • Conducted complex 3D modelling and analysis for specialised structures.
  • Reviewed and approved detailed structural drawings, specifications, and reports for accuracy.
  • Reviewed and interpreted complex engineering specifications and international standards, applying them to design projects.
  • Collaborated with architects and construction teams to integrate structural designs into project plans seamlessly.

Head of Structural Design Department

Designer Engineering Consultant LLC
RAK, UAE
11.2019 - 02.2025
  • Executed structural analyses and design for over 200 residential and commercial projects, ensuring strict adherence to industry standards and client specifications.
  • Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities.
  • Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.
  • Trained and mentored employees to maximise team performance.
  • Met schedule using excellent planning and coordination skills.
  • Prepared range of written communications, documents and reports.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Promoted safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
  • Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes.

Head of Structural Design Department

Shaam Engineering Consultant LLC
RAK, UAE
09.2018 - 10.2019
  • Designed and analysed structural components for over 50 residential and commercial projects, ensuring strict adherence to industry standards and client specifications.
  • Achieved service time and quality targets.
  • Engaged with customers to better understand needs and deliver excellent service.
  • Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Handled customer concerns and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
  • Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities.
  • Actively listened to customers to fully understand requests and address concerns.

Senior Structural Design Engineer

Mecca Real Estate Investment
, Egypt
01.2012 - 08.2018
  • Designed and analyzed structural components for +40 residential and commercial projects, ensuring strict adherence to industry standards and client specifications.
  • Inspected work at job sites to evaluate ongoing work, identify errors and initiate corrective actions to keep projects on task.
  • Prepared project proposals, specifications, cost estimates and schedules.
  • Produced CAD drawings to client engineering standards and specifications, delivering designs that met required standards of accuracy and quality.
  • Developed and implemented engineering solutions for project and design issues.
  • Received complaints and feedback from site personnel and contacted project stakeholders to resolve complex problems.
  • Designed and implemented civil engineering projects, adhering strictly to industry standards and safety regulations.
  • Offered civil engineering advice to stakeholders and oversight of defects, repairs or modifications of constructed structures.
  • Coordinated with local authorities to obtain necessary permits and licences for construction activities.
  • Analysed soil and rock samples to determine suitability for construction and recommend appropriate foundation systems.

Junior Structural Design Engineer

HAMZA ASSOCIATES
, Egypt
08.2008 - 09.2009

Participation in structural analysis and design for the following projects.

  • Congo Power Plant – Republic of the Congo.
  • El-Tebbin Power Plant, Cairo, Egypt.
  • Sun City Mall, Cairo, Egypt.
  • Collaborated with architects and construction teams to integrate structural designs seamlessly into project plans.
  • Conducted detailed structural analyses using advanced software tools to assess integrity and safety.

Junior Structural Design Engineer

FINITE Engineering Consulting House
, Egypt
01.2007 - 08.2008
  • Designed and analysed structural components for over 170 residential and commercial projects, ensuring strict adherence to industry standards and client specifications.
  • Customised structural designs to meet unique client requirements and preferences, ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with architects and construction teams to integrate structural designs seamlessly into project plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Fayoum University
Egypt
01-2006

Skills

  • Structural analysis
  • Code compliance
  • Regulatory standards
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication

Languages

Arabic
First Language
English
Advanced
C1

Memberships

  • RAK Municipality Structural Design Engineer Approval - Unlimited
  • MOE Academic Degree Equivalency for The Bachelor Degree - UAE
  • Egyptian Engineers Syndicate - Egypt
  • Society of Engineers - UAE

Timeline

Head of Structural Design Department

Al Tameer Engineering Consultants LLC
03.2025 - Current

Head of Structural Design Department

Designer Engineering Consultant LLC
11.2019 - 02.2025

Head of Structural Design Department

Shaam Engineering Consultant LLC
09.2018 - 10.2019

Senior Structural Design Engineer

Mecca Real Estate Investment
01.2012 - 08.2018

Junior Structural Design Engineer

HAMZA ASSOCIATES
08.2008 - 09.2009

Junior Structural Design Engineer

FINITE Engineering Consulting House
01.2007 - 08.2008

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Fayoum University
Wafaa Hussein