Mohammed Rabbani
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Senior mechanical and MEP engineer with over 20 years of experience in MEP services design and supervision, specializing in HVAC, plumbing, and firefighting systems. Successfully managed engineering design reviews and oversaw multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects, including railways, airports, commercial complexes, hospitals, and high-rise buildings. Expertise in international codes and standards such as ASHRAE, NFPA, and IPC, with strong capabilities in system sizing, equipment selection, and materials review to meet project requirements and stakeholder expectations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior MEP design engineer- SAR Integrated PMC (Egis & Systra JV)
EGIS Saudi Arabian Engineering Consultancy
Riyadh
2025.05 - 2026.07
- Conducted comprehensive design reviews of HVAC, Plumbing & Firefighting systems for heavy maintenance workshops, locomotive and wagon repair bays, component overhaul areas, administrative offices, control rooms, warehouses, and electrical rooms, ensuring compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, and industry best practices.
- Performed design reviews of smoke extraction and smoke management systems for maintenance workshops, ensuring compliance with fire and life safety regulations.
- Reviewed industrial ventilation system designs for welding workshops, paint booths, and process areas, ensuring optimal ventilation, contaminant control, and personnel safety.
- Evaluated selection and application of chilled water and DX air-conditioning systems, tailored to Saudi Arabian climatic conditions for improved energy efficiency, operational performance, and maintainability.
- Reviewed compressed air generation and distribution system designs for maintenance equipment, verifying capacity, pressure requirements, system reliability, and compliance with project standards.
- Conducted design reviews of industrial and domestic water supply systems, ensuring sufficient flow, pressure, and seamless integration with facility requirements.
- Reviewed drainage system designs, including workshop floor drainage, oil-water separators, industrial wastewater, and chemical waste disposal systems, ensuring environmental compliance and safe operation.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve design comments, technical queries, and interface issues, ensuring timely incorporation of review feedback.
- Monitored engineering and design progress against project schedules, identified potential technical issues and deviations from project baselines, and collaborated with Project Controls and other stakeholders to support timely project delivery.
- Ensured mechanical designs complied with client requirements, international standards, local regulations, and project quality objectives throughout the design review process.
- Contribute to safety-by-design reviews, HAZOP/SWIFT workshops, technical risk management, and commissioning strategies to deliver safe, efficient solutions.
- 1 year and 3 months
Senior Mechanical design engineer- PMCM-RMTC (Parsons, Egis & Systra JV)
EGIS RAIL KSA
Riyadh
2017.07 - 2025.05
- Assessed and reviewed conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs of HVAC, plumbing, and firefighting systems for Riyadh Metro project, including stations, tunnels, egress shafts, and transportation-related buildings.
- Assessed project specifications, material approval requests, RFIs, FCDs, and NCRs for Riyadh Metro project, including deep underground, shallow, Elevated and at-grade stations including iconic structures KAFD station for Line 1 & 2 (Blue & Red line).
- Reviewed design and constructability of drawings, equipment, and system sizing calculations for HVAC, smoke ventilation, plumbing, firefighting, and conveying systems (escalators & elevators), ensuring compliance through factory acceptance tests.
- Conducted design review of fire protection systems for metro stations assessing underground, shallow, elevated, at-grade stations, depots, emergency egress shafts, park & ride buildings, and substations on Line 1 & 2.
- Ensured contractor adherence to contract documents, employer requirements, project specifications, and latest local authorities' regulations through comprehensive review of all design development stages.
- Performed occupancy load analysis, fire separation, travel distance calculation, defined construction elements, and fire access road.
- Coordinated and collaborated with a team of fire and life safety engineers to resolve FLS issues, ensuring compliance with SBC FLS Code.
- Attend technical meetings with the DB contractor, design sub-contractors and project construction team.
- 7 years and 11 months
Senior MEP design engineer-Supervision consultants.
Dar Al Riyadh Consultants
Riyadh
2010.03 - 2017.06
- Project leader and company resource for mechanical system design review and implementation.
- Monitored technical processes, ensuring contractors effectively resolved coordination issues for mechanical services in buildings and hotels.
- Reviewed and approved shop drawings, materials, as-builts, method statements, ITPs, RFIs, and technical queries to support project compliance and quality.
- Interpreted client requirements, identified and addressed design parameters and engineering problems, ensuring accurate and budget-compliant implementation of solutions.
- Coordinated with contractors to expedite site progress and resolve technical issues.
- Drafted correspondence for clients and contractors, facilitating clear communication between client representatives and project management team.
- 7 years and 4 months
Mechanical Engineer -Installation and Testing & Commissioning
AL-MASHRIK Contracting Co.
Riyadh
2007.09 - 2010.01
- Pre-commissioned HVAC systems including chillers, AHUs, FCUs, VFDs, pumps, fresh air fans, and exhaust fans, and balanced air and water in respective systems.
- Designed HVAC system, performing heat load calculations per ASHRAE & CARRIER standards, ensuring system efficiency and compliance.
- Equipment selection (i.e. Chillers, AHUs, FAUs, FCUs) and prepared schedules for all systems to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Chilled water piping design, pump head calculation with selection of pumps, preparation of Schematic and riser diagram for chilled water systems.
- Duct designing by various methods viz., Uniform Velocity/Equal friction/Static Regain method.
- Review shop drawings, Material submittals, method statements before submitting to consultant. External Static pressure (ESP) calculation using SMACNA.
- Coordinated with structural and architectural departments to clarify and resolve on-site issues, facilitating seamless project execution.
- Supervised drainage system installations (soil lines, waste lines, condensate drain, rainwater, storm water, dewatering perforating pipes), ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
- Installed water supply systems for potable and non-potable applications, incorporating necessary valve packages to ensure system reliability.
- Supervising installation of Plumbing specialties (Plumbing fixtures with all their valve packages).
- Gained 2 years and 5 months of experience in HVAC system design and installation.
Project Engineer - Installation and Testing & Commissioning.
BLUE STAR LIMITED
Mumbai
2006.07 - 2007.09
- Supervised installation and commissioning of HVAC systems, including chillers, air handling units, and kitchen hoods, ensuring compliance with designs and shop drawings.
- Collaborated with site construction team and attended site progress meetings to maintain project alignment and proactively address challenges.
- Coordinated with suppliers to secure materials, tools, and equipment for subcontractors, enabling timely project delivery.
- Modified ducting to meet site requirements, ensuring alignment with actual conditions.
- 1 year and 3 months
Site Engineer
SAHARA AIRCONDITIONING
2005.02 - 2006.04
- Supervised HVAC installations, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards to uphold project integrity.
- Guided execution team to deliver defect-free installations, contributing to client satisfaction and project success.
- Participated in discussions with consultants and clients to clarify project requirements, fostering effective communication and alignment.
- 1 year and 3 months
Education
Master of technology (M.TECH.) - mechanical engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad, India 2012.08 - 2005.02
Bachelor’s degree (B.E.) - mechanical engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
Belgaum, India 2000.09 - 2005.06
Skills
- Leadership / Decision making
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Innovation & Adaptability
- Sustainable Design
- LEED design
Certification
- Saudi Council of engineers (SCE) Membership: 90006
- GACA approval for Abha airport extension project as Mechanical engineer.
- NFPA Membership
REFERENCES
References available upon request.
CLIENTS & PROJECTS WORKED
Client: Saudi Arabian Railway (SAR), Projects :1. Phosphate-3 Depot workshops – Turaif – SAR-IPMC, 2. Next generation workshops- Dammam - SAR-IPMC., Client: Royal commission of Riyadh City (RCRC), Project -Riyadh Metro Project under RMTC consortium for Line 1&2, Client: General Authority of Civil aviation (GACA), Project: Abha Regional Airport Extension, Abha – DAR AL RIYADH Consultants, Client: Rayadah investment company (Under PIF), Project: Information Technology & Communication Complex (ITCC) – Riyadh-DAR AL RIYADH Consultants, Client: Ministry of Health (MOH), Project: 1. General Hospital 500 Bed, Hail city - AL MASHRIK Co., Client: Royal commission of Yanbu & Jubail (RC), Project: 2. Royal Commission Headquarters building (RCHQ), Riyadh-AL MASHRIK Co., Client: K Raheja Corp., Project: C-60 Commercial building (BKC), Mumbai- Blue Star Limited, Client: Merrill Lynch & Co., Project: Phase III of MLITS, Mumbai- Blue Star Limited., Client: Sport Authority of India., Project: NSCI Indoor Stadium, Mumbai -Blue Star Limited., Client: IFLEX Technologies, Project: IFLEX Tower, Mumbai- Blue Star Limited.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
QMS Culture Individual Award 2022 for Riyadh Metro Project by RMTC., Awarded for contribution in Civil defense inspection (Active & Passive) and obtaining occupancy work permit for Riyadh metro stations for Line 1 & 2 by BACS.
DESIGN SOFTWARE AND COMPUTER SKILLS
- HAP, ELITE etc.
- Rivet -MEP and Autodesk BIM 360.
- BMS/BAS & FLS software
- Aconex (EDMS)
- Adobe Acrobat
- MS Office suite
ADDITIONAL COURSE AND TRAININGS
- Diploma in HVAC, Plumbing and Firefighting systems from TECHNOLCO institute Hyderabad.
- PG Diploma in Industrial safety from Indian Institute of Management and Technology (IIMAT) Chennai.
- Completed CFPS training from MECHSOFT ENGG.
KEY EXPERIENCE
- Strong technical background and extensive experience to numerous challenging projects like Railways, Metro stations, high-rise building, infrastructure utilities, Airport Development, Stadiums, Hospitals, five Star hotels, Mixed used and Iconic Buildings etc.
- Have comprehensive knowledge to several International Codes and Standards like ASHRAE, NSPC, IPC, UPC, NFPA, AMCA, AHRI, SMACNA, SBC, ASTM, ASME and BS-EN Standards.
- As an MEP specialist my field of expertise and role in the projects handled are, Quality Assurance, Materials Review, Technical Specification Review, witnessing Factory Acceptance Test with Client, review and approval of testing and commissioning plan and procedure of HVAC, Plumbing and Fire protection systems.
- Providing a technical assessment in establishing the scope of work and engineering deliverables based on client requirements and a site survey.
- Review and approval of mechanical design package including design basis reports, calculation reports, IFC drawings, Method Statements (MST), Project Quality Index (PQI), Key Performance Indicator (KPI), Material Selection Document (MSD), Non-Conformance Report (NCR), Technical Change Request (TCR) Field change Design (FCD) and other procedures.
- Co-ordinate and act as bridge between the construction team and the engineering manager for the on-time and on budget completion of the project.
- Ensure compliance with employer requirements of the project, industry standards and local regulations /Civil Defense.
- Collaborate with other construction professionals (Civil and Architecture team) to provide engineering solutions proficiency in design software such as Revit, HAP, ELITE CHVAC etc.
- Review and provide subject advice /comment on MEP O & M plans and manuals to meet the client requirements covering in-depth details of all systems and sub-systems for efficient operation and future maintenance of all the systems
- Involved in Project HSE committee as an advisory committee member providing inputs to promote safety awareness adhering to safety requirements.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior MEP design engineer- SAR Integrated PMC (Egis & Systra JV)
EGIS Saudi Arabian Engineering Consultancy
2025.05 - 2026.07
Senior Mechanical design engineer- PMCM-RMTC (Parsons, Egis & Systra JV)
EGIS RAIL KSA
2017.07 - 2025.05
Master of technology (M.TECH.) - mechanical engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
2012.08 - 2005.02
Senior MEP design engineer-Supervision consultants.
Dar Al Riyadh Consultants
2010.03 - 2017.06
Mechanical Engineer -Installation and Testing & Commissioning
AL-MASHRIK Contracting Co.
2007.09 - 2010.01
Project Engineer - Installation and Testing & Commissioning.
BLUE STAR LIMITED
2006.07 - 2007.09
Site Engineer
SAHARA AIRCONDITIONING
2005.02 - 2006.04
Bachelor’s degree (B.E.) - mechanical engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
2000.09 - 2005.06