Muhammad Shoaib

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:

Organization:                 DRU (Development, Research & Urban Planning Consultants LLC)

                                       FUJAIRAH NATIONAL GROUP (FNG) FUJ, UAE

Tenure-2:                       Jan 2025 – Present

Designations:                 Electrical Design & Project Manager

Tenure-1:                       May 2021 – Dec 2024

Designations:                 Senior Electrical Engineer /MEP Lead

Responsibilities:   

Electrical Design & Project Manager

• Lead the electrical design for building services projects, including LV/MV power distribution, lighting, ELV systems, and fire alarm systems in accordance with international and local standards 
• Managed all project phases from concept design to the (IFC), including coordination, value engineering, authority approvals, and technical reporting.
• Prepared and reviewed electrical design drawings, load calculations, BOQs, specifications, and tender documents using AutoCAD, Revit, and other required tools.
• Coordinated closely with architectural, structural, and MEP teams to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary design solutions.
• Supervised and guided the electrical design team, ensuring high-quality outputs and timely submission of deliverables.
• Acted as the primary liaison with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities to address design queries, obtain approvals, and communicate project progress.
• Reviewed and approved shop drawings and material submittals, conducted regular site inspections to ensure design compliance during execution.
• Ensured projects were delivered on schedule, within budget, and met all consultant, client, and regulatory requirements.

HV/MV Responsibilities

• Designed and reviewed 11kV substation layouts and SLDs in compliance with IEC and EWE (FEWA) standards.
• Supervised (FAT) and (SAT) on behalf of EWE (FEWA).
• Conducted HV/MV system studies, including protection coordination, voltage regulation, and load distribution.
• Managed submission and approval processes for HV/MV drawings and materials (e.g., DTS, DCS, MTS, MCS, RFI).
• Lead technical meetings and resolved project-related queries, ensuring alignment with engineering requirements.

LV Responsibilities

• Reviewed and approved MEP design drawings for tenders, ensuring compliance with local authority regulations and project requirements.
• Performed detailed engineering analysis including load calculations, equipment selection, budgeting, and life cycle cost analysis.
• Inspected completed installations to ensure adherence to design specifications and safety standards.
• Attended coordination meetings with local authorities, clients, and contractors to address and resolve key project issues.
• Reviewed shop drawings and material submittals for compliance with specifications.

Organization:                 AL ZEIN DESIGN & ENGINEERING CONSULTANT RAK, UAE

Tenure:                           December 2018 – April 2021

Designations:                 Senior Electrical Engineer 

Responsibilities:                       

• Designing and reviewing MEP drawings (Electrical, LC, Fire Fighting, Fire Alarm, Telecom, and Plumbing).
• Coordinating with the engineering design team and local authorities (EWE, Civil Defense, and Etisalat) on all aspects of the design and approval process.
• Inspecting completed installations and observing operations to ensure compliance with design, equipment specifications, and operational and safety standards.
• Preparing and reviewing technical drawings, specifications for electrical systems, and topographical maps to ensure installation and operations meet standards and customer requirements.
• Collecting data related to commercial and residential developments, population, and power system interconnections to assess the operating efficiency of electrical systems.

Organization:                 07 GENERAL BUILDING CONSULTANCY FUJAIRAH, UAE

Tenure:                           November 2016 – November 2018

Designations:                 Electrical Design Engineer

Responsibilities:                       

• Designing electrical, telephone, and low current system drawings.
• Reviewing design development for conformance with applicable codes, utilizing engineering standards and best engineering practices.
• Inspecting ongoing projects to ensure all work aligns with approved drawings and authority standards.
• Reviewing technical procedures and documentation, and analyzing electrical installations and procedures.
• Ensuring construction is carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications, and quality plans to meet contractual requirements.

Organization:                 SAMA GROUP OF COMPANIES SHARJAH, UAE

Tenure:                           July 2015 – October 2016 

Designations:                 Assistant Engineer (Electrical)

Responsibilities:                       

• On-Site: Supporting the inspection and monitoring of electrical installation and commissioning activities.
• Identifying potential changes or improvements as necessary.
• Providing support to site teams in resolving technical issues.
• Coordinating with owner representatives and consultants to address day-to-day issues on the construction site.
• Designing: Reviewing consultant drawings and making revisions as needed based on site conditions and in compliance with SEWA rules.
• Designing electrical and plumbing shop drawings, including power layout, lighting layout, single-line diagrams, LC, fire alarm (FA), and telephone layouts.
• Estimation: Estimating and collecting quotes from material suppliers and subcontractors.
• Preparing and submitting quotations for work.
• Coordinating with the Project Manager and Purchase Manager to arrange required materials according to the scheduled program and time frame for each project activity.

Organization:                           HABIB RAFIQ PVT LIMITED PAKISTAN

Tenure:                                     May 2014– June 2015

Designations:                           Surveyor Engineer (Electrical)

Responsibilities:

• Verifying the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
• Reviewing technical procedures and documentation, and analyzing electrical installations and procedures.
• Preparing and supervising the preparation of all data, charts, records, and documents related to surveys.
• Performing calculations and preparing Bill of Quantities (BOQ), as well as RFQs and LPOs.
• Supporting the inspection and monitoring of electrical installation and commissioning activities.

Internship:           3 months Internship 

In Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO)

• The objective of the training was to gain an understanding of the single-line diagram of a grid station, transformers, 11kV distribution panels, breakers, bus bars, and energy meters.
• Conducting inspections of equipment in the grid station under the guidance of senior supervisors.

ACADEMIC EDUCATION:

• In 2014, BE (Electrical Engineering CGPA 3.13/4.00) from ABASYN University Peshawar, Pakistan
• In 2010, F.Sc (Pre-Engineering 1st Division) from B.I.S.E Saidu Sharif, Swat, Pakistan.
• In 2008, SSC (Science Group 1st Division) from B.I.S.E Saidu Sharif, Swat, Pakistan.

DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• MS Office             (All versions, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel)
• Tools:                  Revit, AutoCAD, Mat Lab, Proteus, KEIL uVision4, Adobe Photoshop, PDF Editor 
• Operating system: Windows 98 / 2000 / XP & Window7 /8/9/10/11     
• Kits:                         Microcontroller 8085 Simulator

MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATES:

• Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research (MOHESR), UAE (Equivalency of Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Reg. No. 384808)
• Etihad Electricity and Water (EWE), UAE (Approved Senior Consultant Electrical Engineer, Reg. No. 00421)
• Fujairah Municipality (FM), UAE (Approved Electrical Engineer, Reg. No. 7002)
• Society of Engineers, UAE (Member, Electrical Engineer, Reg. No. 78706)
• UAE Civil Defense (Consultant Representative)
• Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Registered Engineer, Reg. No. Elect/65228 

SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS:

• Participation in 3rd Edition of Excellence and Creative Engineering Award of UAE Society of Engineers, Dubai, UAE, on 15th Nov 2024 (Certificate Received)
• Consultant Engineers’ One-Day Workshop at Etihad WE Fujairah, UAE, on 23rd July 2018.
• 3rd All Consultants’ Engineers Conference at EWE, Fujairah, UAE, in April 2017.
• Organizer of the First ABASYN International Conference on Technology and Business Management (AICTBM), Peshawar, Pakistan, in April 2013. (Certificate Received)
• Organizer of the First ABASYN Software Competition (ANS-12). (Certificate Received)