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AHMED ALGHAMDI

Summary

Senior Project Engineer specializing in project management within the electrical power sector, strongly focusing on SEC substation projects involving HV and LV systems. Experienced in leading full project life cycles—from planning, resource allocation, and budgeting to execution, monitoring, and closure. Proven ability to manage stakeholder communication, ensure compliance with SEC and international standards, and deliver projects within scope, time, and cost constraints. Skilled in contract management, risk assessment, progress reporting, and coordination between engineering, procurement, and construction teams. Committed to ensuring project success through effective leadership, strategic planning, and continuous process improvement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Carlo Gavazzi Arabia
04.2025 - Current

Conducting Project Management duties in 33/13.8kV Substation Project, including but not limited to:


  • Conducting kick-off meeting, coordination between the external stakeholders (Vendor, Suppliers) and the internal stakeholders (SEC and NG) to deliver the required project deliverables for the different project phases (Design, Procurement, Construction, Installation, testing, commissioning and close out) according to the approved project management plan, monitoring and controlling project scope, monitoring and controlling project schedule, monitoring and controlling project cost, conducting quality control and quality assurance, reporting status to project stakeholders.
  • Reviewed the contract documents and familiarized, clarified, and confirmed the exact scope of work and all the contract external/internal requirements.


Electrical Project Engineer

Carlo Gavazzi Arabia
Jubail
06.2022 - 05.2025
  • Working in the Project Management team since KOM with all stakeholders and clients in all disciplines of work in all technical, commercial, and management aspects.
  • Review and analyze the client requirements and specifications of the major equipment, like Power Transformer, 33/13.8KV SWGR, Control and Protection Panels, RMU, AUX Transformer, HV/LV Cables, HVAC, and Fire Fighting, etc.
  • Design engineering and technical support, including review of technical specifications, compliance, cost estimation, and design coordination for electrical, civil, and mechanical works.
  • Preparation of Project Job Cost Analysis in line with project duration, milestone and cash flow requirements.
  • As per project duration, making the Project Plan as per client requirement and approval.
  • Procurement of all equipment and follow-up with manufacturing factories till the equipment is delivered to site.
  • Follow up and clear the technical and commercial issues with various departments/ SEC about major equipment for base design, detail design and critical projects approval.
  • Monitoring site activities involving civil construction, electrical equipment installation – Power Transformer, MV/LV switchgear, Control and Protection Panels, and SCADA Systems), cable termination, HVAC, and Fire Fighting works, etc.
  • Developed and maintained a construction schedule to achieve on-time project completion.
  • Preparing and presenting a daily site progress report, along with monthly progress reports.
  • Established strong working relationships with local utilities providers, facilitating efficient coordination during utility connections or upgrades.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and stakeholders.

Electrical Field Engineer

Carlo Gavazzi Arabia
Turaif
02.2021 - 06.2022
  • Oversaw installation of cable pulling, cable tray, conduit, switchgear, switchboards, and panel installation – Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation), as well as major repairs.
  • Developed and maintained a construction schedule to achieve on-time project completion.
  • Preparing and presenting a daily site progress report, along with monthly progress reports.
  • Attending daily operational meetings and giving presentations.
  • Erection of all electrical systems, including MV/LV Switch Gears, MCC's, Bus-Ducts, cable Trays, UPS, Batteries, Transformer, and Lighting systems.
  • Conducted projects and performance presentations to clients and company executives.

Assistant Electrical Engineer

Saline Water Conversion Corporation
Jeddah
11.2017 - 02.2018
  • Assisted in testing and inspections of Switchgear, contributing to a 15% increase in equipment reliability.
  • Executed routine maintenance tasks in the Maintenance Department, adhering to strict industry standards, ensuring uninterrupted operations and minimizing downtime.
  • Understand how the PLC works in the Control System Department and ensure that the station divisions are working properly.

Education

Bachelor Of Electrical And Electronics Engineering - Honours

Deakin University
Geelong, Victoria
03.2017 - 12.2019

Diploma Of Engineering - undefined

Deakin University
Geelong, Victoria
02.2016 - 02.2017

Skills

  • Construction Planning
  • Design Coordination
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Power Distribution Systems

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Carlo Gavazzi Arabia
04.2025 - Current

Electrical Project Engineer

Carlo Gavazzi Arabia
06.2022 - 05.2025

Electrical Field Engineer

Carlo Gavazzi Arabia
02.2021 - 06.2022

Assistant Electrical Engineer

Saline Water Conversion Corporation
11.2017 - 02.2018

Bachelor Of Electrical And Electronics Engineering - Honours

Deakin University
03.2017 - 12.2019

Diploma Of Engineering - undefined

Deakin University
02.2016 - 02.2017
AHMED ALGHAMDI