Hamza Alnawafah
Milwaukee
Summary
Experienced and credentialed Energy Engineer with 7+ years of international industrial experience. Specialized in electrical energy auditing, power quality improvement, renewable energy system design, and hydrogen production integration. Proven track record delivering measurable energy savings and power quality improvements for industrial clients across the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Energy Audit Engineer
DOE Industrial Assessment Center
UWM
08.2022 - Current
- Led assessments for over 20 manufacturing facilities, identifying high-impact savings in motors, HVAC, and compressed air systems.
- Calculated ROI and implemented VFDs, power factor correction, and lighting upgrades.
Instructor & Research Assistant
Al-Hussein Technical University
Jordan
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Delivered courses in energy efficiency, smart grids, and PV systems.
- Directed research on EV infrastructure and renewable energy modeling.
Power Quality Consultant Engineer
International Projects
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Modeled and mitigated harmonic distortion and voltage sags using DIgSILENT.
- Designed and validated mitigation strategies including active harmonic filters and capacitor banks.
- Projects in Germany, Jordan, Italy
Design & Site Engineer
Philadelphia Solar, IBC Solar AG, ABB Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Designed and supported installation of MW-scale PV systems in Jordan, Japan, and India.
- Conducted QA inspections and site engineering oversight.
Education
Ph.D. (Candidate) - Mechanical Engineering
UWM
Milwaukee, WI, USA04-2026
Ph.D. - Renewable Electrical Technologies
University of Cadiz
Spain04-2024
M.Sc. - Environmental & Renewable Energy Engineering
German Jordanian University
Jordan12-2019
B.Sc. - Energy Engineering
German Jordanian University
Jordan09-2017
Skills
- Energy Audits & Cost Analysis
- Power Quality Diagnostics (IEEE 519, IEC 61000)
- Renewable Integration (PV, CHP, Green Hydrogen)
- DIgSILENT PowerFactory
- MATLAB
- PVsyst
- AutoCAD
- Technical Reporting & Proposal Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- DOE
- LEED
- NABCEP
Languages And Tools
Arabic (Native), English (C1), German (B1), DIgSILENT, MATLAB, AutoCAD, PVsyst, Helios 3D
Selected Projects
- PV Integration at Wastewater Treatment Plants (PV-WWTP)
- Smart Grid Study – Ministry of Electricity, Kuwait
- Mega-Scale PV Designs – India (20 MW), Jordan (3 MW), Japan (1.7 MW)
Certifications And Awards
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM), AEE
- NABCEP Certified PV Associate
- Chancellor’s Graduate Award, 2022–2024
- IEEE Grid Edge Finalist
- Founder of Green Hydrogen Lab at UWM
Timeline
Energy Audit Engineer
DOE Industrial Assessment Center
08.2022 - Current
Power Quality Consultant Engineer
International Projects
05.2020 - 08.2022
Instructor & Research Assistant
Al-Hussein Technical University
02.2020 - 09.2022
Design & Site Engineer
Philadelphia Solar, IBC Solar AG, ABB Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2018
Ph.D. (Candidate) - Mechanical Engineering
UWM
Ph.D. - Renewable Electrical Technologies
University of Cadiz
M.Sc. - Environmental & Renewable Energy Engineering
German Jordanian University
B.Sc. - Energy Engineering
German Jordanian University
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