Afzal Ahmad
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
A Competent ELV Project Engineer with a Comprehensive Knowledge of designing, developing, and maintaining ELV systems and components to required specifications, focusing on economy, safety, reliability, quality and sustainability. A Consistent track record of successfully completing projects from concept and detail of design through to implementation, testing and handover.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4031
4031
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Project engineer
KTC International
Riyadh
2025.10 - Current
- Managed end-to-end project execution, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams including design, procurement, and construction
- Reviewed and approved engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents
- Monitored project progress and prepared regular status and performance reports
- Ensured compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and regulatory codes
- Identified project risks and implemented effective mitigation strategies
- Liaised with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment
- Supported procurement processes including vendor evaluation and material submittals
- Conducted site inspections and resolved technical issues in a timely manner
- Optimized resource allocation to improve efficiency and reduce project costs
- Assisted in project planning, scheduling, and cost estimation
- Maintained project documentation and ensured proper record keeping
Senior Technical Engineer
Consolidated Engineering Systems Co
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2025.02 - 2025.10
- Design and review ELV systems including CCTV, Access Control, Fire Alarm, Public Address, IPTV, Intercom, Structured Cabling.
- Prepare system architecture diagrams, single-line diagrams (SLD), layouts, schematics, and riser diagrams.
- Ensure designs comply with local and international standards
- Perform system load calculations, device placement, and network topologies
- Lead and coordinate ELV activities from concept to commissioning.
- Prepare and monitor project schedules related to ELV systems.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, main contractors, and subcontractors.
- Track project progress, identify delays, and implement corrective measures.
- Ensure timely procurement and delivery of ELV materials and equipment.
- Oversee site installation activities and ensure compliance with approved designs and safety standards.
- Supervise testing, commissioning, and handover of ELV systems.
- Conduct site inspections, attend coordination meetings, and resolve on-site technical issues.
- Verify as-built drawings and documentation.
- Provide technical support to project teams and junior engineers.
- Prepare method statements, material submittals, compliance statements, and O&M manuals.
- Conduct system demonstrations and training for end-users or facility teams.
- Ensure all ELV installations meet quality and regulatory standards.
- Carry out internal audits and site quality checks.
- Coordinate third-party inspections and approvals.
- Lead and mentor a team of ELV engineers and technicians.
- Assign tasks, review work, and provide technical guidance.
- Project: Oberoi Hotel and Branded Villas, Diriyah
ELV engineer
Detecon Al Saudia Co. Ltd (Detasad)
Riyadh
2023.02 - 2025.01
- Working as ELV and Security System Engineer.
- Support Site team to follow design and providing Solutions on site.
- Installation and Configurations of CCTV (Dahua, Hikvision).
- Installation and Configuration on Access Control system (Dahua).
- Installation and Configuration of Arm Gate Barriers (Optima).
- Installation and Configuration of ANPR and Video Intercom (Dahua).
- Installation and Configuration of Half Height Turnstiles (Dahua, Hikvision).
- Installation and Configuration of Full Height Turnstiles (Optima, Alfalak).
- Installation and Configuration of Public Address System (Amperes).
- Installation and Configuration of Disable Toilet Alarm System (Intercall).
- Installation of Fire Alarm system (Edward).
- Installation and Configurations of Dahua Embedded Storage Servers.
- Installation and Configurations of Dahua Intelligent Video Surveillance Servers.
- Installation of Dahua Digital Surveillance system for CMS and VMS.
- Installation and Configuration of DSS Client Management Software.
- Configuration of AI Events and Alarms.
- Testing and Commissioning of Security systems with clients.
- Installation and Configuration on RTLS (Sanitor).
- Installation and Configuration of QMS (Wavetec).
- Installation and Configuration of NCS (Hillrom).
- Installation and Configuration of AV system (Huawei Idea Hub).
- Installation of Triple Play System.
- Implementation of Neom standards for all Low Current Systems.
- Coordinate with Client Walk down and clear the Snags List.
- OSP and ISP work to Complete Network Connectivity.
- Prepared red Line drawings for all ELV and ICT works.
- Prepare Cable Identification Lists.
- Prepare and submit summary reports of conditions in buildings and recommend actions to be taken.
- Promptly Respond to emergencies.
- Coordination between Various Services of MEP.
- Site surveys and inspections with client.
- Implementation of work as per IFC drawings.
- Coordinate with other departments of consultants and contractors for interface requirements.
- Project: Neom Residential Communities (NRC 11,13,17,19 & 26)
Site Engineer
Saudi Services for Electro mechanics work co
Yanbu
2019.03 - 2023.01
- Handling overall site responsibilities
- Installation of CCTV & Security system.
- Worked on OSP and ISP.
- Installation of access control system
- Installation operation of IPPS (In plant paging system) & laying of different cables
- Installation operation & maintenance of siren system.
- Implementation of work as per IFC drawings
- Coordinate with Aramco inspection department for implementation of Aramco standards.
- Coordinate with Client Walk down and clear the Punch List Items
- Raising RFI for inspection with the work task is completed.
- Experienced in the review of IWP (Installation Works Package) documents, IFC (Issued for Construction) Documents, Shop Drawings
- Preparation of maintenance schedule and monthly report.
- Guide the Engineers to adhere the safety standards and quality standards at work site
- Manage and control the site activities to achieve the works as per contract schedule.
- Attend Progress Meeting and co-ordination meeting with contractor and client
- Guide the design team to prepare the design documents in accordance with employer’s requirements.
- Very good in implementing and practicing high safety standards and quality standards at construction sites as per international norms and law of the country.
- Preparation of Daily Activity Report to client and higher management
- Prepared red Line drawings for all electrical works.
- Coordination between Various Services of MEP
- Promotes a safe work environment and provides leadership implementing Zero Accident philosophy.
- Ensure that the Design meets all relevant Codes and Standards.
- Project: Yanbu Distribution Hub
Site Engineer
Pakistan Telecommunication Co. Limited (PTCL)
Islamabad
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Installation, Operations and maintenance of CCTV (Multi-vendor).
- Installation, Operations and maintenance of Telephony systems.
- Operations and maintenance of Fire Alarm systems Installation.
- Operations and maintenance of speaker system Site survey & Sit Implementation as per design Installing cable tray and Laying of different cables.
- Preparation of Daily Activity Report to client and higher management.
- Coordinate with Client Walk down and clear the Punch List Items.
- Prepared red Line drawings for all electrical works.
- Making notes in site observation book if found any violation at site.
- Making the inspections for installation of cable trays, trunks and cable ladders as per approved shop drawings and project specifications.
- Raise (RFIs/WIR) Work inspection request for site work, when the task is completed and ready for inspection.
- Follow up and update the Site Walk reports
- Promptly Respond to emergencies.
- Assign works to technical teams and follow up on work completion
- Effectively managing 10 full-time staff, including team leaders and technicians, to maintain all facilities-related works/repairs.
- Prepare and submit summary reports of conditions in buildings and recommend actions to be taken.
Education
DAE - Telecommunication
Punjab Board of Technical Education
Rawaloindi (Pak)11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunication
Peshawar (Pakistan)09.2018
Skills
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Creative thinking
- Organization & Time management
- Communication Skills
- Decision making capacity
LANGUAGES
English
Urdu
Arabic
Timeline
Project engineer
KTC International
2025.10 - Current
Senior Technical Engineer
Consolidated Engineering Systems Co
2025.02 - 2025.10
ELV engineer
Detecon Al Saudia Co. Ltd (Detasad)
2023.02 - 2025.01
Site Engineer
Saudi Services for Electro mechanics work co
2019.03 - 2023.01
Site Engineer
Pakistan Telecommunication Co. Limited (PTCL)
2018.01 - 2019.01
DAE - Telecommunication
Punjab Board of Technical Education