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Shijah Mohammed

Shijah Mohammed

Summary

Project Manager with over 7 years of extensive experience in MEP engineering. Demonstrated expertise in project management, procurement, design, execution of electrical and low current systems for large-scale projects. Proven ability to lead teams, oversee MEP works, ensure compliance with quality and safety standards, and effectively coordinate with stakeholders. TUV-certified in MEP, Red Sea Approved Senior Engineer with a strong foundation in electrical engineering and a passion for solving real-world problems. Fluent in English, Arabic, and Hindi.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MEP PROJECT MANAGER

SWEDTEL ARABIA LTD.
05.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw the successful delivery of Medium Voltage, Low Voltage, Street Lighting, and ICT systems for CVH Expansion – Project 1 & Project 3, ensuring alignment with RSG’s quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
  • Developed and implemented project execution plans, schedules, and resource strategies, driving on-time completion of all electrical and ICT milestones.
  • Led multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors, setting performance targets, monitoring productivity, and resolving bottlenecks to maintain project momentum.
  • Oversaw BIM coordination activities via Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro, ensuring timely clash resolution, model updates, and delivery of accurate as-built records.
  • Decision-making for all technical, contractual, and progress-related matters with the client (RSG) and main contractor (SAJCO).
  • Directed procurement strategies for all electrical and ICT materials, from vendor selection and technical evaluation to delivery scheduling and approval processes.
  • Prepared and managed progress invoicing, securing verification and approval from SAJCO for onward submission to the client.
  • Chaired coordination and progress meetings, managing design approvals, TQs, material submittals (MAT), MIRs, and WIRs to ensure smooth workflows.
  • Identified and mitigated project risks, implemented recovery plans where needed, and ensured contract compliance across all deliverables.
  • Oversaw testing, commissioning, and final handover, ensuring complete documentation and client acceptance.

SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER

VOCA
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Assessed project scope and requirements to support design decisions.
  • Coordinated on-site construction activities and guided teams to ensure progress.
  • Managed projects to deliver work on time and within budget.
  • Recommended design and material improvements based on changing conditions.
  • Reviewed and evaluated change orders for out-of-scope work.
  • Conducted technical evaluations of designs and test results.
  • Built and maintained supplier relationships for quality material delivery.
  • Trained and mentored junior engineers, ensuring team development.
  • Prepared detailed reports on engineering activities and outcomes.
  • Oversaw procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of power cables, ELV cables, Earthing, Lightning Protection, Cable Selection and Routing, Generators, UPS, PFCs, Distribution Boards, Lighting Controls (KNX & DALI), Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting, BMS, CCTV, Access Control, Data/Telephone systems, Panic Alarm, Public Address, Evacuation Systems, HVAC systems, Fire Suppression, Plumbing, Drainage, and Water Supply systems

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

VOCA
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Supervised and executed electrical and low-current systems for Turtle Bay, Coastal Village Project, Red Sea.
  • Managed teams of engineers and supervisors, ensuring task delegation, project completion, and quality assurance.
  • Ensured compliance with safety standards, efficient materials procurement, and progress invoicing.
  • Designed and implemented DBs, SMDBs, cable tray routing, Earthing, Lightning Protection, LV/ELV duct banks, and performed cable sizing, load calculations, and load balancing.
  • Oversaw BMS, Fire Alarm, Access Control, Panic Alarm, CCTV, Public Address and Evacuation systems.
  • Conducted testing and commissioning of power cables, ELV cables, generators, UPS, PFC.
  • Coordinated with clients, contractors, and consultants for material approvals, shop drawings, DB schedules, and fire matrices.
  • Prepared and updated technical documentation, including EI, RFI, RFQ, RFT, MIR, and WIR, and resolved snag lists.
  • Adhered to specifications, standards, and codes to ensure regulatory compliance and system integrity.

MEP ENGINEER

SAMA CONTRACTING
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Led design, execution, and management of all MEP works for Grand Bazzar Mall, Jeddah.
  • Managed contracts, quality assurance, safety compliance, and materials procurement.
  • Handled progress invoicing, estimation, and budgeting post-tender approval.
  • Designed DBs, SMDBs, power distribution, and performed cable sizing and load calculations.
  • Developed load balancing strategies to enhance system efficiency.
  • Integrated and maintained Building Management Systems (BMS).
  • Installed and commissioned generators, UPS systems, and power factor correction units.
  • Implemented fire alarm systems, FM200 suppression, and foam deluge systems.
  • Designed and integrated access control, CCTV, public address, and evacuation systems.
  • Managed HVAC, fire fighting, drainage, and water supply systems while ensuring compliance

MEP ENGINEER

Birds Way Contracting Company
03.2021 - 06.2023
  • MEP Project Management: Led design, execution, supervision, and management of MEP works for :

1) Carrefour Al-Manar Hypermarket, Jeddah

2) Carrefour Al-Wajd, Riyadh

3) Carrefour Al-Najran Hypermarket

4) Carrefour Buraiydah Supermarket

  • Managed Electrical, Low Current, and Mechanical systems ensuring compliance with specifications and standards
  • Contract Oversight and Compliance: Oversaw contracts, ensuring quality assurance, safety compliance, and materials procurement aligned with project requirements
  • Managed progress invoicing, negotiation, estimation, and budgeting to ensure project profitability and client satisfaction
  • Technical Expertise: Proficient in DBs & SMDBs, ATS, cable tray routing, power distribution, Earthing & Lightning protection, cable sizing, load calculations, BMS, Generators, UPS, Fire alarm, Access control, CCTV, Public Address, HVAC, Fire fighting, Drainage, Water Supply, and other MEP systems
  • Implemented Power factor correction, FM200, Diesel & gas systems, ensuring robust system functionality
  • Project Coordination and Communication: Efficiently communicated with consultants for material approvals, shop drawing approvals, DB-Schedules, and fire matrices
  • Coordinated effectively to meet project schedules and close snag lists, ensuring timely completion and client satisfaction
  • Testing and Documentation: Conducted insulation resistance testing, continuity testing, ELV cables testing, and Panels testing
  • Proficient in Controllers trouble-shooting and documentation, ensuring system reliability and performance

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Birds Way Contracting Company
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Design, execution, supervision and management of all electrical and ELV systems in :

1) Carrefour, Abraj, Makkah

2) Carrefour Sulaimaniya Hypermarket, Jeddah

  • Designed and executed works on panels, cable tray routing, power distribution, cable sizing, load calculations, BMS, Generators & UPS, Earth pits, Power factor correction, Fire alarm, Access control & Intruder alarm, CCTV, Public Address, and evacuation systems. Implemented robust solutions to meet project requirements.
  • Conducted detailed inspections of electrical systems and components to ensure proper operation
  • Created custom electrical circuits and systems that improved safety and efficiency
  • Managed Reports, Material Submittals, Shop Drawing and As built Drawing Approvals, etc
  • Team Leadership and Coordination: Efficiently managed and guided Electrical & ELV Engineers, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve project milestones ahead of schedule.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER INTERN

Cochin Shipyard Limited
06.2017 - 07.2017
  • Worked as an implant electrical trainee and gained rich knowledge across various departments such as ship repair, ship building, utilities & maintenance, planning & production control, shipboard navigation system & electronics, information systems, inspection & quality control, etc
  • Detailed examination of variable frequency drives, squirrel cage, slip ring and thrust motors

ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER INTERN

Ba'amer Electric Factory
05.2017 - 06.2017
  • Extensive study on circuit breakers including ACB and SF6
  • Configurations of power factor correcting capacitor banks
  • Examination of types, components, ratings of components, bus bars, relays, contactors, timers, ATS, etc of control panels
  • Control panel designing, power wiring and control wiring
  • Calculation of bus bar sizes according to rated current following the practical de-rating factors, bus bar clearance, fault current, temperature, etc

MEP PROJECT ENGINEER INTERN

Bessix Company
11.2016 - 01.2017
  • Managed reports of various services used in the 67 Floor The Sail Tower, Corniche, Jeddah
  • Detailed understanding of containment routing, lighting protection, SPDs, earthing, UPS battery size calculations, generators, electromagnetic circuits, auto transfer switches (ATS), control panels, load calculations, circuit breaker selections, lux levels, cable sizings, copper welding for down conductors, power distribution, variable frequency drives, Water supply, Drainage, Fire Fighting, HVAC systems, BMS, etc.
  • Assisted the chief site coordinator in the project worth 6.6 Million USD
  • Developed and maintained detailed project documentation that enabled effective tracking of project progress and facilitated collaboration

Education

B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

National Institute of Technology Karnataka
01.2019

Higher Secondary Certificate - undefined

INTERNATIONAL INDIAN SCHOOL
01.2015

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Project Schedules
  • System Design
  • Code Compliance
  • Construction Supervision
  • Leadership
  • Budgeting
  • Negotiation
  • Coordination
  • Cost Estimation
  • Energy Efficiency & Sustainability
  • Design review
  • Feasibility analysis
  • Materials selection
  • Project management

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (LSSGB) - KPMG (BG032019048)
  • TUV Rheinland Certified in MEP (SMEC1219-MEP6274)
  • RED SEA approved Senior Electrical Engineer (WF-006540)
  • SAUDI COUNCIL OF ENGINEERS (Electrical Engineering Technology / Member Ship No. 1069125)
  • SMEC Labs Certified in BMS, CCTV, Access Control, Fire Alarm & Solar
  • Decibel Labs Certified in Electric Vehicles
  • IPCS Certified in ABB PLC and Siemens TIA Portal
  • PMI Certified for PMP

Languages

Hindi
English
Arabic

Software

AUTOCAD

Microsoft Office

DIALUX

REVIT

MATLAB

Microsoft Teams

Primavera P6

ETAP

Timeline

MEP PROJECT MANAGER

SWEDTEL ARABIA LTD.
05.2025 - Current

SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER

VOCA
08.2024 - 05.2025

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

VOCA
02.2024 - 08.2024

MEP ENGINEER

SAMA CONTRACTING
06.2023 - 02.2024

MEP ENGINEER

Birds Way Contracting Company
03.2021 - 06.2023

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Birds Way Contracting Company
01.2019 - 11.2019

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER INTERN

Cochin Shipyard Limited
06.2017 - 07.2017

ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER INTERN

Ba'amer Electric Factory
05.2017 - 06.2017

MEP PROJECT ENGINEER INTERN

Bessix Company
11.2016 - 01.2017

Higher Secondary Certificate - undefined

INTERNATIONAL INDIAN SCHOOL

B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

National Institute of Technology Karnataka
Shijah Mohammed