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Ahmad Sameh Ahmad

Jeddah

Summary

Mechanical Engineer with 12+ years of experience in technical office and site execution for mega projects (hotels, hospitals, malls, residential compounds, and oil & gas). Skilled in HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, and bidding. Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, CFD, SolidWorks, and HAP. Experienced in applying international standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, ASME, SBC, SMACNA)

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Technical Office Engineer

El-Khereiji Commerce & Contracting Co.
08.2023 - Current

Responsibilities:

  • project specifications, IFC drawings, and BOQs to ensure compliance with project requirements.
  • Work with several software tools (Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, CFD Simulation, SolidWorks).
  • Prepare shop drawings (HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, kitchen, laundry, gas system, grey water, filtration, therapy pool, swimming pools) with proper coordination with other disciplines (architectural, structural, electrical).
  • Perform load calculations (cooling/heating), pump head calculations, duct sizing, and equipment selection using approved software (HAP, DuctSizer, Elite).
  • Propose value engineering.
  • Maintain updated logs for material submittals, approvals, and shop drawings.
  • Coordinate with consultants.
  • Support commissioning activities and prepare testing documentation (HVAC balancing, flushing, pressure tests).
  • Provide technical support to site engineers and supervisors during installation.
  • Issue coordinated shop drawings to site for construction and resolve technical issues (clashes, missing details).
  • Update As-Built drawings accordingly.
  • Prepare and submit: Material submittals, Method statements and ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans) for installation works, Method statements, O&M manuals, warranty letters, and RFIs.
  • Ensure all work complies with: Saudi Building Code (SBC). International standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, IPC). Project specifications and QA/QC procedures.

Key Projects:

  • BRUJ Makarem El-Madinah Hotel - SAR 200,000,000,
  • ALALYAA El-Madinah Residential Compound - SAR 260,000,000,
  • Fakkeh Hospital El-Madinah - SAR 240,000,000.

Bidding Responsibilities:

  • Study complete tender packages (drawings, specifications, BOQ, scope of work, and contract conditions).
  • Identify discrepancies and missing information; prepare RFIs prior to bid submission.
  • Analyze tender risk factors (technical, commercial, and contractual).
  • Perform detailed quantity take-offs for mechanical systems.
  • Prepare cost estimations for materials, equipment, manpower, subcontracting, and preliminaries.
  • Float inquiries to vendors/suppliers and evaluate quotations (technical & commercial).
  • Negotiate best prices, delivery terms, and warranties to optimize costs.
  • Compile final technical and commercial bid documents according to client requirements and deadlines.
  • Participate in pre-bid and post-bid meetings, attend clarification sessions, and support management in negotiations.

Bidding Projects:

  • RUA El-Madinah Hotel (Five-star Hotel).
  • Marriott STC Al-Riyadh (Five-star Hotel).
  • IMC Hospital and Parking Buildings.
  • Marriott Al-Riyadh Hotel.
  • SAJAYA by OSUS Villas (more than 1200 Building).
  • Rawafed Taiba Resort-Madina.
  • Al Rawdah Residential Building Aliat Hotel.
  • Waqf Gouth Hotel

Section Head Mechanical Technical engineer

Talaat Mostafa Group - Atrium Construction company
01.2022 - 08.2023

Key Projects:

  • TMC Building - EGP 730,000,000

Three office buildings on one plot with multiple systems: chillers, AHUs, central heaters, grey water, filtration and softeners, fuel system, fans & jet fans, grease interceptor, FM200, firefighting sprinklers, CRAC unit, kitchens, CO & NO system, BMS, booster pumps, GRP tanks, expansion tanks, air dirt separators, ecology units, etc.

  • Open Air Mall, Madinaty - EGP 130,000,000.

Infrastructure and MEP systems including FCUs, firefighting, and plumbing.

Section Head Mechanical Technical Office Engineer

CNCEC16 Construction Co.
04.2021 - 01.2022

Key Projects:

  • City Stars Hotel - EGP 150,000,000,000,

Golden Coast Resort - Sharm El-Sheikh.

(Seven-star resort, part of the City Stars development.) Fairmont & Swissotel Hotels

One of the largest hotel projects in Egypt.

Consultant: Shaker (SCG) | Project Manager: Hexagon.

Systems executed:

HVAC (Chillers, VRV, Splits), Firefighting, Boilers, Water supply & drainage systems (WS & DS), Infrastructure works, Swimming pools, Water desalination station, Central laundry & kitchen, Lagoons, Chiller station, CO station, Data center, Firefighting station.

Section head R&D Technical Office Engineer

Power House Egypt Co.
11.2019 - 02.2021

Responsibilities:

  • Design and prepare shop drawings (plumbing, firefighting, kitchen, gas piping systems, water desalination, filtration, tanks, firefighting design, and steel structures) with proper coordination across disciplines.
  • Conduct research on new mechanical technologies, materials, and processes relevant to oil & gas projects (e.g., piping, rotating equipment, subsea systems).
  • Develop conceptual and detailed mechanical designs for: Piping systems (high-pressure, sour service). Rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines). Static equipment (heat exchangers, pressure vessels, storage tanks).
  • Perform 3D modeling using SolidWorks and ANSYS, and prepare manufacturing drawings.
  • Ensure compliance with international standards (ASME, UL, API, ISO, NACE) and company engineering practices.
  • Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations for stress, thermal, and flow analysis.
  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and propose design improvements.
  • Optimize equipment designs for performance, energy efficiency, and cost reduction.
  • Build prototypes or pilot systems for new mechanical solutions.
  • Manage a team of 5 engineers, including project analysis, performance statistics, data mining, and preparation of PPAP documents.
  • Support R&D activities for petroleum services: calculations and tendering (ASME stamped, UL, NFPA, etc.).

Key Projects:

  • Company Storage Hangar - 3,000 m².
  • Duty-Free Storage Hangar.
  • Cogeneration Project - Ageba Oil & Gas Site.

Senior Site & Tech Mechanical engineer

Perfect co.
08.2018 - 10.2019

Responsibilities:

  • Design and maintenance of mechanical systems (HVAC, firefighting, plumbing, gas systems, vacuum systems, petrol tanks, machining).
  • Lead and supervise the maintenance team.
  • Manage maintenance and operation of hangars.
  • Implement modifications for new sweeper machines.
  • Design and manufacture sweeper trucks.

Key Projects:

  • Abu Qir Fertilizers Co.
  • Suez Petroleum Industry.
  • El Nasr Petroleum Co.
  • Fifth Settlement Villas.
  • Maintenance Operations (Hangars).
  • Sweeper Trucks.

Site & Technical office Mechanical engineer

Open Mind CIT
06.2017 - 08.2018

Responsibilities:

  • MEP site optimization and cost control, INFRA Network.
  • Supervision and execution of firefighting, plumbing, and HVAC systems.

Key Projects:

  • Rihanna Hotel - 10th District.
  • Nasr City (Cairo).
  • Misr International Exhibition Center - New Cairo.
  • Azhar Tunnels - Downtown Cairo.
  • New Suez Canal Tunnels - Sinai.
  • El-Zohor Club - Nasr City.
  • El-Salam New Station - El-Salam City.

Quality control & Maintenance Engineer

Makhlouf Group
04.2017 - 04.2018

Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance Engineer & Quality Control at a nonwoven polypropylene plastic factory (Obour City, Egypt).
  • Handled preventive and corrective maintenance of production lines.
  • Worked with PLC systems, automation, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
  • Ensured compliance with quality standards and production requirements.

Maintenance & Planning engineer

Air force
04.2013 - 04.2017

Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance & Planning Engineer - Cairo Almaza Airport Hangar (Egypt).
  • Planned maintenance processes, managed command Work Job cards, and created detailed working plans.
  • Performed maintenance and repair of aircraft structures, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic systems in accordance with technical manuals.
  • Prepared technical reports on inspections and maintenance activities.
  • Conducted forming and shaping of high-pressure tubes.

Education

Master of Science - Mechanical Power Engineering

Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt
01.2020

Practical & Theoretical, Aviation Engineering

ICAO
Cairo, Egypt
01.2017

Diploma - General Mechanical Maintenance Engineering

Egyptian Civil Aviation Academy
01.2013

B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering

Institute of Aviation And Engineering Technology
01.2013

Skills

  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Navisworks
  • CFD Simulation
  • SolidWorks
  • NASTRAN
  • ROSA Design
  • HAP
  • Fire Elite
  • DuctSizer
  • PipeSizer
  • Microsoft Office
  • Mechanical construction calculations
  • Bidding and cost estimation
  • Value engineering
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Team leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Strong organizing and planning skills
  • Ability for self-learning
  • Continuous development

Personal Information

  • Driving License: Private
  • Place of Birth: 11/29/88

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Running
  • Traveling

Memberships Volunteering

  • Acasia Club
  • Bibliotheca Alexandrina
  • Olympic Club of Alexandria
  • Arab Engineering Society
  • Volunteer - Resala Charity Organization
  • Egyptian Engineering Syndicate
  • El Sawy Culture Wheel

Timeline

Mechanical Technical Office Engineer

El-Khereiji Commerce & Contracting Co.
08.2023 - Current

Section Head Mechanical Technical engineer

Talaat Mostafa Group - Atrium Construction company
01.2022 - 08.2023

Section Head Mechanical Technical Office Engineer

CNCEC16 Construction Co.
04.2021 - 01.2022

Section head R&D Technical Office Engineer

Power House Egypt Co.
11.2019 - 02.2021

Senior Site & Tech Mechanical engineer

Perfect co.
08.2018 - 10.2019

Site & Technical office Mechanical engineer

Open Mind CIT
06.2017 - 08.2018

Quality control & Maintenance Engineer

Makhlouf Group
04.2017 - 04.2018

Maintenance & Planning engineer

Air force
04.2013 - 04.2017

Master of Science - Mechanical Power Engineering

Ain Shams University

Practical & Theoretical, Aviation Engineering

ICAO

Diploma - General Mechanical Maintenance Engineering

Egyptian Civil Aviation Academy

B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering

Institute of Aviation And Engineering Technology
Ahmad Sameh Ahmad