GAMARELDEEN GAMARELDEEN
Avon,USA
Summary
Creative, hands-on and intelligent professional with experience in distribution design, facilities retrofit design, power system fault analysis, power metering installation and maintenance, distribution network operation and maintenance and substations design, construction and testing and commissioning. Throughout my professional career, I developed number of skills that gave me the versatility to deliver efficient, cost-effective solutions in multitude of projects, programs and initiatives. My desire is to continue expanding my knowledge in power industry by working on challenging projects in high quality engineering environment where my academic skills and resourceful experience will add value to the organization goals and operation. Creative and innovative prospect determined to bring ideas to life through cutting-edge technology and design techniques. Team player with strong problem-solving skills to contribute effectively to projects and teams. Considers unique and unconventional solutions to deliver exceptional results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Distribution Design Engineer III
Duke Energy
03.2022 - Current
- Designing distribution system capacity projects that include substation exists, service transformers and reconductoring with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and local regulations
- Designing transmission under build projects which include adding new circuits to an existing transmission line, reconductoring and layout distribution conductors for transmission upgraded structures
- Involvement in new projects development, ranking and release, pre-design and pre-construction meetings.
- Optimized existing designs, reducing production costs and enhancing overall performance.
- Streamlined the design process for increased efficiency by utilizing advanced CAD software tools.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
- Continuously sought opportunities for professional development by staying informed of new technologies and design methodologies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of engineering designs into final products.
- Brainstormed with product designers to implement and refine new manufacturing processes.
- Successfully met challenging client requirements by developing tailored engineering solutions that exceeded expectations.
Electrical Engineering Associate I
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Prepared specifications for multiple electrical equipment in accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC) and local regulations
- Responsible for planning, design and construction for various pump station retrofit projects to upgrade station switchgear and include new signals to HMI/PLC
- Managed schedules and budgets on various projects and coordinated with field personnel and other departments from the planning phase to the construction phase.
Site Manager - Project Manager
Al Mashariq Contracting and Trading Co., Saudi Arabia
02.2015 - 10.2018
- Verification and approval of project technical specifications and design requirement
- Preparation of substation general layout and single line diagrams
- Electrical design of 2 power transformers 132/33KV and 3 transformers 132/13.8 KV
- Design of GIS switchgear, 33 and 13.8 KV switchgear, and control and protection system of the substation
- Conducted equipment testing and commissioning, open loop and close loop tests
- Managed project operational and equipment budget and 60 personnel including various engineers and subcontractors.
Distribution Engineer
National Electricity Corporation (NEC), Sudan
02.2012 - 01.2015
- Installation and programming of energy meters using MAP 110 and MAP 120
- Operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Medium and Low voltage electricity distribution network as well as studies for new loads
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to electric distribution network.
Transmission Engineer
National Electricity Corporation (NEC), Sudan
06.2006 - 01.2012
- Executed regular preventive and emergency maintenance of H.V substations
- Contributed in new transmission lines and H.V substations involving testing and commissioning
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to electric distribution network
- Reviewed Switchgear design and technical specifications
- Worked in new projects committees reviewing substation design and technical specifications
- Represented NEC abroad in project technical meetings with contractors, manufacturers and designers.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
National Electricity Corporation (NEC), Sudan
09.2004 - 05.2005
- Execute preventive and corrective maintenance for all electrical equipment of thermal power generation plant, such as main generator, cooling tower system, heat tracing and others
- Coordinate with operation team for annual maintenance program which normally performed in winter during low demand.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering -
University of Khartoum
10.2010
Bachelor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in Electrical Power Engineering -
Omdurman Islamic University
07.2003
Skills
- Excel
- Word
- Power Point
- MS Project
- Auto-Cad
- Maximo
- Training on CYME
- BOUD
- 2D and 3D modeling
- CAD Software
- Creative Thinking
- 3D Modeling Expertise
- Solidworks
Additionalskillsandinterests
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Creative technical problem solver who strives on working collaboratively, Fast learner who has been consistently cited for ability to achieve rapid comfort level in new environments, English, Arabic-Native / Bilingual intermediate level, reading, watching movies
Certification
PE
Timeline
Distribution Design Engineer III
Duke Energy
03.2022 - Current
Electrical Engineering Associate I
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
07.2020 - 12.2021
Site Manager - Project Manager
Al Mashariq Contracting and Trading Co., Saudi Arabia
02.2015 - 10.2018
Distribution Engineer
National Electricity Corporation (NEC), Sudan
02.2012 - 01.2015
Transmission Engineer
National Electricity Corporation (NEC), Sudan
06.2006 - 01.2012
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
National Electricity Corporation (NEC), Sudan
09.2004 - 05.2005
Post Graduate Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering -
University of Khartoum
Bachelor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in Electrical Power Engineering -
Omdurman Islamic University
Similar Profiles
Karena BrownleeKarena Brownlee
Revenue Billing Account Specialist at Duke Power/Duke Energy CompanyRevenue Billing Account Specialist at Duke Power/Duke Energy Company
Brian PoirierBrian Poirier
Senior Business Systems Specialist at Deriva Energy/Duke Energy RenewablesSenior Business Systems Specialist at Deriva Energy/Duke Energy Renewables
LaSheka HarrisLaSheka Harris
Senior Customer Care Specialist at Duke EnergySenior Customer Care Specialist at Duke Energy
Logan CovingtonLogan Covington
Transmission Line Tech II at Duke EnergyTransmission Line Tech II at Duke Energy
Matthew HeronMatthew Heron
OPERATIONS MANAGER at Massachusetts General HospitalOPERATIONS MANAGER at Massachusetts General Hospital