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Experience

• Mechanical Technical Office & Design Engineer Mechanical Technical Office & Design Engineer — Al-Tawsiaa Contracting Company. · Full-time Jan 2025 – Present 1 yrs 10 mos Saudi Arabia Delivered mechanical technical office, design and execution support for commercial, residential, royal hospitality, educational housing and sports projects in Saudi Arabia.
  
  SELECTED PROJECTS
  
  • Guest Palace of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Salman — royal hospitality project, with a reported overall project value of SAR 40 million.
  
  • Villa of Prince Fahd Al Saud — royal residential project.
  
  • Technical College Female Trainers Housing — residential compound, with a reported overall project value of SAR 58 million.
  
  • Al Nemer Business Center, Riyadh — commercial development, with a reported overall project value of SAR 104 million.
  
  • SOLUS Women Gym and UCF Gym — fitness and sports facilities.
  
  MECHANICAL DESIGN AND CALCULATIONS
  
  • Performed HVAC cooling load calculations using Carrier HAP, supporting system sizing and equipment selection.
  
  • Prepared duct sizing and external static pressure calculations, considering system routing, fittings and equipment pressure losses.
  
  • Prepared mechanical piping calculations, including chilled-water flow assessment, pipe sizing, friction losses and pump duty requirements, according to the assigned project scope.
  
  • Supported water supply, drainage and firefighting system layouts, sizing calculations and equipment schedules.
  
  SHOP DRAWINGS AND COORDINATION
  
  • Produced mechanical shop drawings for HVAC, plumbing, drainage and firefighting systems using AutoCAD.
  
  • Developed ductwork and piping layouts, equipment connections, sections and installation details to support site execution.
  
  • Coordinated mechanical services with architectural layouts, structural elements and electrical installations, resolving routing conflicts and access issues.
  
  • Reviewed design drawings, specifications and BOQs to identify missing information, inconsistencies and scope gaps.
  
  • Addressed consultant comments and redline markups, revised drawings and prepared coordinated resubmissions.
  
  • Updated drawings to reflect approved changes and actual installations, producing as-built documentation for project handover.
  
  QUANTITY TAKEOFFS AND TENDER SUPPORT
  
  • Prepared detailed quantity takeoffs, BOQs and material schedules from mechanical drawings and project documents.
  
  • Reviewed tender scope against drawings and specifications to identify omitted quantities and clarify pricing requirements.
  
  • Supported cost estimation through material breakdowns, supplier enquiries and technical/commercial quotation comparisons.
  
  • Maintained organized calculation sheets, drawing revisions and quantity records to support technical review and procurement.
  
  EQUIPMENT SELECTION AND PROCUREMENT
  
  • Reviewed proposed HVAC equipment, pumps, fans and associated materials against project specifications and required operating duties.
  
  • Assessed supplier technical information, equipment selections and performance data to support material approval.
  
  • Prepared and followed up supplier RFQs, clarified technical requirements and supported purchasing decisions.
  
  • Coordinated with suppliers, consultants and site teams to resolve technical comments and installation requirements.
  
  SITE EXECUTION SUPPORT
  
  • Provided technical clarifications and revised details to help site teams implement coordinated mechanical installations.
  
  • Followed up installation progress, material suitability and completeness against approved drawings and specifications.
  
  • Applied practical site knowledge when preparing drawings, considering constructability, equipment access and maintenance requirements.
  
  SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
  
  • Identified basement ductwork omitted from BOQ quantities during tender review for Al Nemer Business Center. Prepared an independent quantity takeoff identifying approximately SAR 6.4 million in unaccounted scope before pricing.
  
  • Negotiated an additional SAR 20,000 saving on an HVAC equipment package following technical approval.
  
  • Combined engineering calculations, coordinated drawings, quantity takeoffs and site feedback to support technically complete contractor submissions and practical installation solutions.
• Mechanical Engineer | HVAC Design, Shop Drawings & Quantity Takeoffs MEZCH – Egyptian House of Expertise for Engineering Consultancy · Full-time Oct 2026 – Oct 2026 0 mos Borg El Arab, Egypt Provide resident mechanical consultancy and QA/QC supervision for a university campus development with an overall project value of approximately EGP 20 billion. The project includes academic buildings, laboratories, student and staff accommodation, auditoriums, sports facilities and associated mechanical services.
  My responsibilities combine technical document review, site inspections, engineering assessment and follow-up of corrective actions, with a focus on installation quality, coordination, maintainability and readiness for testing and commissioning.
  TECHNICAL OFFICE AND ENGINEERING REVIEW
  • Review mechanical shop drawings, material submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs) against approved design documents, project specifications and Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
  • Check mechanical layouts, equipment connections and installation details for coordination with architectural, structural and electrical works.
  • Review ductwork and piping routes, equipment access, valve locations, drainage connections and maintenance clearances, identifying conflicts and incomplete details before acceptance.
  • Prepare technical responses to contractor enquiries and consultant review comments, explaining the required corrections and supporting requirements.
  • Assess proposed equipment and accessories against approved submissions and project requirements, including relevant capacities, operating duties and installation arrangements.
  CHILLED-WATER SYSTEMS AND PUMP ROOMS
  • Inspect chilled-water secondary pump rooms, distribution pipework, headers and associated equipment, checking installation completeness against approved schematics and BOQs.
  • Review pump installation arrangements, base fixing, anchoring, vibration isolation and supplier alignment requirements.
  • Check the provision and arrangement of isolation valves, balancing valves, strainers, flexible connections, pressure and temperature instruments, flow meters, air vents and drain points.
  • Inspect expansion tanks, air separators, make-up water connections and chemical treatment provisions, identifying missing components and discrepancies requiring contractor clarification.
  • Assess piping workmanship, joint preparation, welding quality, alignment, supports and insulation, and follow up corrective work before subsequent inspection stages.
  • Review requests to introduce chilled water or operate equipment against installation completeness, supplier readiness and the required inspection and test documentation.
  AIR HANDLING UNITS AND HVAC INSTALLATIONS
  • Inspect Air Handling Units (AHUs), chilled-water coil connections and associated ductwork, checking conformity with approved hook-up details.
  • Review control valves and actuators, strainers, balancing valves, flexible connectors, unions, vents, drains and measuring points, as applicable to each approved arrangement.
  • Check condensate drainage connections, equipment protection, internal cleanliness, access provisions and maintenance requirements.
  • Verify equipment fixing and vibration isolation arrangements against supplier installation details, requesting supporting information where necessary.
  • Review the completeness of controls, thermostats and BMS interfaces within the mechanical inspection scope and coordinate outstanding requirements with the relevant disciplines.
  FANS AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT QUALITY
  • Inspect roof-mounted ventilation and exhaust fans, including supports, fixing, flexible connections, corrosion condition and accessibility.
  • Identify abnormal vibration, belt movement, bearing-related observations and other operational concerns during witnessed equipment runs.
  • Coordinate requests for supplier inspection and corrective work, including pulley alignment, belt tension adjustment, bearing checks and balancing where required.
  • Review supplier findings and corrective action reports and follow up outstanding items before equipment acceptance.
  CLEANROOM AND SPECIALIST SPACE UTILITIES
  • Assess mechanical utility requirements for cleanroom and laboratory equipment based on available equipment information and the assigned project scope.
  • Prepare utility schedules covering compressed air, water supply and drainage connections, including connection locations, pipe materials, sizes and local pressure regulation requirements.
  • Coordinate equipment utility needs with available building services and identify information requiring confirmation from equipment suppliers.
  • Support mechanical review and engineering calculation tasks for auditorium works, considering ventilation, equipment requirements and coordination with the building layout.
  QA/QC REPORTING AND ACCEPTANCE SUPPORT
  • Review Work Inspection Requests (WIRs) and Material Inspection Requests (MIRs) within the assigned mechanical scope.
  • Prepare photographic inspection reports and formal technical correspondence documenting installation defects, incomplete works and required corrective actions.
  • Follow up recurring observations across similar buildings and installations to improve consistency and reduce repeated defects.
  • Evaluate installation readiness for testing and commissioning, identifying outstanding instruments, accessories, controls, fixing requirements and supporting supplier records.
  • Base technical comments on project specifications, BOQs and approved drawings, referring to applicable engineering codes and manufacturer instructions where required.
  This role strengthens my ability to connect engineering drawings and calculations with actual site conditions. It also supports my technical office work by helping me develop coordinated, practical mechanical details that account for installation, operation and future maintenance.