AHMED ALMOHAMMED

Summary

Power System Engineer with hands-on experience in electrical power system studies, protection, and analysis for industrial and utility projects in the GCC region. Skilled in ETAP for power system modelling, analysis, and performance optimization in accordance with Saudi Aramco, SEC, IEC, IEEE, and NFPA standards. Strong background in load flow, short circuit, relay coordination, arc flash and motor starting.

Overview

5

years of professional experience

5

years of post-secondary education

1

Certification

Work history

Technical Professional

KBR

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

2024.04 - 2026.02

Performed comprehensive Power System Studies using ETAP in compliance with Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAES), SEC, IEC, IEEE, and NFPA requirements to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory alignment.
Executed Load Flow Studies to assess system loading, voltage profile, power factor, and losses; recommended corrective actions.
Evaluated system performance under N-1 contingency conditions during Load Flow studies to verify network reliability, voltage stability, and equipment loading limits.
Conducted Short Circuit Analysis per IEC 60909 and ANSI/IEEE to verify equipment fault withstand capability and ensure proper rating and protection system coordination.
Performed Protection & Relay Coordination Studies for MV/LV systems, developing relay settings to achieve selectivity, sensitivity, backup protection, and stability according to Saudi Aramco, IEC, and IEEE practices.
Performed Arc Flash Hazard Analysis in compliance with NFPA 70E & IEEE 1584, determining incident energy levels, PPE categories, arc flash boundaries, and preparing equipment labels to improve electrical personnel safety.
Conducted Static & Dynamic Motor Starting Studies to evaluate voltage dips, torque-speed characteristics, and system stability for large motors.
Prepared engineering technical reports summarizing study methodologies, assumptions, simulations, non-compliance findings, and design recommendations for internal and client approval.
Coordinated with design and construction to ensure proper implementation of power system study recommendations during project execution.

Project Engineer

DAR International for Engineering Consultancy

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

2020.11 - 2024.03

Created detailed project schedules, working closely with contractors to manage deadlines.
Reviewed designs, plans and reports to ensure constant compliance with project specifications.
Coordinated project resources, goals and activities, facilitating successful closure and handover.
Produced project progress reports for stakeholder reviews and meetings.
Executed quality assurance activities, checking project results against client requirements.

Electrical Engineer

DAR International for Engineering Consultancy

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

2020.11 - 2024.03

Reviewing Electrical Drawings and Diagrams.
Substation Service Transformer Sizing.
Battery & Battery Charger Sizing.
Circuit Breaker (CB) Sizing.
LV Cable Sizing.
Lighting by DIALux.
Grounding.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

2014.08 - 2020.01

Skills

Power System Analysis & Protection
Electrical Network Modelling (MV/LV)
ETAP Simulations & Reporting
Relay Settings & Protection Coordination
Arc Flash & Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E)

Motor Starting (Static & Dynamic)
Harmonic & Transient Analysis
SLD & Engineering Documentation
Knowledge of SAES, SEC, IEC, IEEE, NFPA

Websites

www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-a-229422142

Certification

2023-08 PMP-Earn 35 PDUs – PM-Tricks.
2020-06 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
2020-06 Complete 2020 Solar Energy Masterclass from Zero to Hero.

PROJECTS

Project Title: Upgrade Fire Protection and Industrial Drainage System ERDD Facilities - PHASE II.

Client: Saudi Aramco.