Yousef Alaeddin
Evergreen Park,IL
Summary
Engineering professional with extensive experience at ComEd, specializing in project management and strategic planning. Led initiatives resulting in over $50 million in annual savings through innovative solutions and risk management. Skilled in team leadership and stakeholder communication, fostering continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consulting Engineer
Alaeddin Professional Services
Chicago, Illinois
01.2014 - Current
- Conducted feasibility analysis to assess practicality of proposed projects, considering safety, security, and legal factors.
- Utilized logical and creative thinking to identify and resolve construction issues.
- Collaborated with stakeholders and contractors to establish realistic schedules based on task durations and sequences.
- Engaged with utility companies to identify conflicts with project activities and communicated cost estimates to stakeholders.
- Oversaw jobsite preparations, ensuring contractors received necessary temporary utility services and secure material storage.
- Managed 50+ contractors during various construction phases, focusing on quality and compliance.
- Coordinated subcontractor tasks by scheduling execution sequence and order.
- Performed regular site visits to evaluate safety protocols, productivity, and quality.
Principal Electrical Engineer
Western Power
Perth, Australia
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Spearheaded professional development, technical innovation, and continuous improvement in asset management practices.
- Evaluated inherent risks associated with distribution asset performance.
- Influenced strategies impacting distribution network’s performance.
- Liaised with and influenced internal stakeholders across branches to optimize resources and achieve performance goals by delivering programs on time and within budget and scope.
- Ensured high levels of performance by developing inexperienced staff and overseeing young engineers.
- Formulated prudent and efficient work plans for distribution assets’ capital investments and operational expenditures.
- Assisted in justification of programs designed to improve network reliability and performance targets.
- Optimized programs affecting distribution assets with insufficient or no asset condition data.
- Managed expectations and enhanced asset management strategies' effectiveness by liaising with stakeholders.
Senior Electrical Engineer
ComEd
Oakbrook, Illinois
05.2007 - 11.2011
- Assessed health of assets within electrical system to ensure optimal performance.
- Developed methodology for evaluating equipment condition connected to electrical system.
- Calculated and evaluated risks associated with each equipment piece on system.
- Facilitated value analysis group meetings, identifying cost savings and process improvements, achieving 10% reduction in preventative maintenance budgets.
- Tabulated risk scores for programs and projects, contributing to over $50 million in annual capital project savings.
- Implemented training on asset value and condition assessment to enhance team proficiency.
Senior Project Engineer
ComEd
05.2004 - 04.2007
- Conducted QA/QC reviews of construction design packages for accuracy from 20 designers and 6 contractors.
- Managed projects with annual budgets exceeding $18 million, focusing on system performance and public relocation.
- Coordinated weekly schedules for 26 designers to improve workflow and meet deadlines.
- Mentored new designers while supporting senior designers with complex design challenges.
Engineering Manager
ComEd
Chicago, Illinois
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Oversaw engineering department comprising approximately 15 Engineer Assistants and Associate Engineers.
- Conducted QA/QC reviews for construction design packages, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Assigned and prioritized weekly engineering analysis requests from multiple departments.
- Managed designer schedules to guarantee timely project completion.
- Mentored new designers while supporting senior designers on complex projects.
- Participated in performance reviews to assess team contributions and promote development.
Senior Planning Engineer
Nevada Power
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.2001 - 04.2004
- Planned future growth strategies for distribution system to enhance efficiency.
- Assessed capacity expansion requirements based on load additions from industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.
- Identified optimal locations, timing, and scope for new distribution substations while coordinating with relevant departments.
- Conducted technical and economic analyses to maintain system integrity and reliability.
- Delivered engineering and technical support to various departments to facilitate project success.
Design Engineer, Planning Engineer, and Customer Project Engineer
ComEd
02.1990 - 08.2001
- Evaluated customer requests for new services, ensuring alignment with project capabilities.
- Surveyed customer sites to gather data on power availability and necessary system modifications.
- Collaborated with major customers throughout various construction project stages.
- Corresponded with customers via weekly meetings, technical briefings, and conference calls on diverse topics.
- Prepared, reviewed, and approved technical specifications to meet project requirements.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WISkills
- Project and program management
- Strategic planning and execution
- Team building and training
- Leadership experience
- Communication and reporting
- Risk assessment and management
- Presentation and negotiation
- Research and analysis
- Quality control
- Performance evaluation
- Continuous improvement
- Innovation and creativity
- Feasibility studies
- Value engineering
- Client relations
- Computer proficiency
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, 11/01/23, 11/01/26, # 3708585
Timeline
Consulting Engineer
Alaeddin Professional Services
01.2014 - Current
Principal Electrical Engineer
Western Power
01.2012 - 12.2013
Senior Electrical Engineer
ComEd
05.2007 - 11.2011
Engineering Manager
ComEd
01.2006 - 12.2006
Senior Project Engineer
ComEd
05.2004 - 04.2007
Senior Planning Engineer
Nevada Power
09.2001 - 04.2004
Design Engineer, Planning Engineer, and Customer Project Engineer
ComEd
02.1990 - 08.2001
Bachelors of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Wisconsin
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