Xhino Meka
Wyckoff,NJ
Summary
Professional engineer with deep expertise in leading complex projects and driving technical innovation. Skilled in systems design, software development, and project management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving high-impact results. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Engineer
Bechtel / DOE WTP Hanford Project
Richland, WA
01.2022 - Current
- Supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) modernization at the Hanford Site, a large-scale environmental cleanup initiative designed to treat and safely manage radioactive and chemical waste through advanced automated control systems.
- Lead design and review of Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs) integrating process control functionality for high-safety DOE systems.
- Led a multidisciplinary team of engineers, preparing detailed project schedules, estimates, and technical execution plans to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.
- Specify and validate instrumentation, control valves, and logic systems, ensuring compliance with DOE and Bechtel standards.
- Prepare and review control narratives, logic diagrams, and functional block diagrams across multiple plant areas.
- Manage I/O allocation, cabinet design, and field instrumentation layout for control system integration.
- Coordinate between C&I, Electrical, and Mechanical teams to align system design and commissioning.
- Develop and implement automated live data tools to improve communication and workflow between Control and Electrical teams.
- Mentor junior engineers and support training for new staff.
- Participate in vendor reviews ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
Project Engineer
WellStat
New York, NY
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Designed and maintained data pipelines to collect, transform, and analyze sensor data for energy monitoring systems.
- Developed automated KPI dashboards in Power BI and Tableau that improved field troubleshooting efficiency by 20%.
- Collaborated with software engineers to build APIs for real-time data exchange between IoT devices and cloud analytics platforms.
- Provided data insights and visualization reports to support decision-making for executive management and engineering teams.
- Conducted root-cause analysis on anomalies in air monitoring systems, improving reliability and reducing downtime.
- Led training sessions to help engineers and field technicians adopt data-driven maintenance and predictive monitoring tools.
- Led training sessions to help engineers and field technicians adopt data-driven maintenance for building energy saving demand response.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and improve data quality.
- Implemented smart building controls for demand response, contributing to sustainable energy management.
Startup Engineer
Bechtel Corporation
Monaca, PA
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Supervised commissioning and startup of complex process systems, including calibration, loop checks, and logic verification.
- Led a team of 40+ craft technicians and vendors to achieve safe and timely project turnover.
- Worked directly with Operations and Technology departments to automate data collection processes, increasing efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Executed cause-and-effect testing and verified interlocks for DCS and PLC systems across multiple plant areas.
- Developed a new automated performance tracking tool to collect field data, reducing manual reporting time by 30%.
- Coordinated activities between Instrumentation, Electrical, and Mechanical teams to ensure alignment during system handover.
- Supported daily progress reporting, managed technical punch lists, and resolved critical startup issues.
Project Engineer
T.M. Bier & Associates, Inc.
Long Island, NY
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed execution of HVAC and building automation control projects, from design through commissioning.
- Prepared and reviewed project schedules, budgets, and material requisitions to align with client and contractor milestones.
- Coordinated with the Main Automation Contractor (MAC) and implemented ‘smart I/O' systems using Schneider and Honeywell technology.
- Conducted site inspections and ensured field installations met design and safety standards.
- Oversaw and trained 20+ field technicians in instrumentation installation and control system wiring.
- Supported development of I/O databases, control narratives, and panel layout drawings for submittal and approval.
- Improved project turnaround by introducing standardized documentation templates and QA/QC checklists.
Education
Master of Science - Data Science
Utica University
Utica, NY01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
College of Staten Island (CUNY)
Staten Island, NYSkills
- Project management
- Leadership
- Programming: Python, SQL
- Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Office Suite
- Quality control
- System troubleshooting
- Cross-Team Collaboration
- System design
- Team oversight
- Mentoring and coaching
Certification
- Using SQL – Bechtel Internal (2022)
- Using Python – Bechtel Internal (2022)
- OSHA Safety and Compliance
- Bechtel Leader Plus Award (3x Recipient)
Languages
English – Native
Albanian – Native
Italian – Proficient
Timeline
Lead Engineer
Bechtel / DOE WTP Hanford Project
01.2022 - Current
Project Engineer
WellStat
01.2022 - 01.2022
Startup Engineer
Bechtel Corporation
01.2020 - 01.2022
Project Engineer
T.M. Bier & Associates, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
College of Staten Island (CUNY)
Master of Science - Data Science
Utica University