Waleed Baker
Network Planner
Experience
Network Planner
Enertrag
- Take full technical ownership of the development and planning of electrical grid infrastructure.
- Support the preparation of building permit applications and approval documents; maintain direct communication with grid operators, certification bodies, and other key stakeholders.
- Design and calculate electrical network components, including cable routing, compensation systems, protection and storage systems; conduct power system studies (load flow and short-circuit analysis).
- Independently plan grid connection concepts, substations, transformer stations, and transfer stations across multiple voltage levels.
- Supervise construction projects, oversee commissioning and billing processes, and coordinate all contractors and companies involved in on-site execution.
Lead Project Manager
General Electric
- Manage the entire project and develop consistent functional specifications and uniform global processes for smooth project implementation.
- Understand customer needs precisely and carry out activities to exceed their expectations.
- Motivate and lead interdisciplinary teams with a high level of personal responsibility and create a positive working environment.
- Analyze complex issues, make informed decisions and proactively manage risks and opportunities.
- Maintain close communication with all project participants, management and customers and ensure a smooth flow of information.
- Implement the highest quality standards and ensure compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
- Integrate EHS requirements into the project organization and contribute to the sustainable implementation of the projects.
Senior Secondary Engineer (FACTS)
Siemens Energy
- Plan and engineer control technology, protection, control and personal use cabinets, and act as a sub-project manager when required.
- Technically process national and international offers, manage deadlines and budgets in secondary engineering, support project management with calculations and offer preparation.
- Perform detailed design and planning of secondary technology and manage and control external partners.
- Participate in negotiations with customers, specialist planners and suppliers, following customer specifications and technical standards.
Technical Office Manager
Binomairah Holding
Provide technical support to staff working on projects and liaise with project managers, site managers and general management to ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instructions.
Lead a team of multi-disciplinary engineers by delegating work according to specialism, project priorities, technical challenges and contractual milestones.
Update project tenders, submittals, contracts, time delivery schedules and financial documentation to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery and maintain healthy cash flow levels.
Liaise between construction and engineering teams to ensure compatibility between engineering requirements and construction deliverables.
Negotiate contractual terms and deal with suppliers, contractors and clients; communicate problems and concerns to senior management.
Take budget responsibility and strive for cost reductions, supporting project manager in obtaining customer approvals per contract.
Construction of Howtah Bani Tameem, 132/13.8kV Substation #8720 (NGSA, KSA)
Water Distribution Station at East Hidd (EWA, Bahrain)
Construction of four 380kV CKTS UG cables for #9097 S/S (NGSA, KSA)
220/22/22kV Eastern Extensions Substation in 6th October City (Egypt)
Project Manager
Binomairah Holding
Oversee project execution and results in terms of QHSE, time and budget, in line with contract, organizational rules, guidelines and processes from project release to PAC achievement.
Manage risk and opportunities within the project.
Serve as the main customer and company management focal point for the project.
Manage the project execution team and act as decision maker for project-related departmental issues.
Initiate and ensure transfer and filing of relevant contractual data (meetings, orders, schedules, communications, variations, specifications).
Monitor and report project progress regarding QHSE, time and costs.
Implement and authorize contract and scope changes; authorize major deviations in design, schedule and budget.
Construction of Salah Aldeen 132/13.8kV Substation
Sajja University 132kV cable feeder (SEWA, UAE)
Projects Coordinator
Binomairah Holding
Review and coordinate all engineering submissions, follow up site supervision, design conflicts and variation orders for the client.
Coordinate progress meetings, discuss and suggest technical proposals.
Participate in project management and risk management reviews.
Plan and prepare project paperwork and update it regularly in liaison with the project manager.
Manage cost analysis and control of site activities.
Participate in selection process of subcontractors and suppliers.
Review subcontractors’ progress works and invoices.
Construction of Al-Nada 132/13.8kV Substation #8220 (NGSA, KSA)
Construction of North Almoraba 132/13.8kV Substation #8187 (NGSA, KSA)
Extension of Houta Sodir 132/33kV Substation #8502 (NGSA, KSA)
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Medical City (Bahrain)
Interconnection of 380/110kV Yanbu-3 SWCC with 110kV Yanbu and Badr Network (NGSA, KSA)
Connection of Ashbiliyah S/S #9038 with 132kV network (NGSA, KSA)
Senior Tendering Engineer
Al-Gihaz Holding
- Analyze project documents to determine initial scope of work.
- Prepare technical and commercial tenders using client’s enquiries and specifications.
- Review technical offers from vendors and subcontractors for GIS, power transformers, cables, C&P, SCADA, SAS and telecom.
- Evaluate technical offers, highlighting merits and demerits to facilitate management decisions.
- Participate in tender clarifications and technical meetings.
- Conduct meetings with suppliers and subcontractors to explore new trends and approaches.
- Perform site investigations and collect requirements for new project tenders.
- Prepare bills of quantities for complete tender scope, indicating project risks.
- Prepare technical clarifications with client and handle ongoing clarifications and negotiations.
Senior Design Engineer
Jawda Engineering Consultants
- Develop one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring, control and relaying panels and equipment, coordinating with other engineering disciplines.
- Integrate protection and control drawings with physical substation layouts and designs.
- Develop control and relay panel layouts and assemble specifications.
- Create design specifications including overall bill of materials.
- Size auxiliary systems including AC/DC load centers, batteries and chargers.
- Provide technical direction and on-the-job training to drafters, engineering technicians and less experienced engineers.
- Manage as-built team and project closing stage.
Electromechanical Engineer
Enoia-Utilities
- Develop engineering solutions, cost estimates, schedules and preliminary designs for electromechanical scope of water and wastewater stations.
- Perform detailed design, write and evaluate material and construction specifications.
- Conduct cost/benefit analyses.
- Evaluate technical offers and subcontractors’ proposals.
- Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of electromechanical design assignments.
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Experienced in Utilities, Energy, Construction, and Manufacturing.
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Experienced in Project Management, Procurement, Product Development, Operations, and Quality Assurance.
Summary
Dynamic and highly dedicated Electrical Engineer with over 15 years of proven experience in delivering complex electrical power and infrastructure projects. Skilled in interpreting client requirements, planning and managing project schedules, and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution. Extensive hands-on experience in all phases of electrical power systems, from design and development to commissioning. Adept at balancing technical and administrative responsibilities, with strong written and verbal communication skills that support effective stakeholder engagement and team leadership.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Autodesk Cad
- Dialux (Good Knowledge)
- Pvsysts
- Pvsol
- Power Factory
Languages
Education
GISMA Business School
Global MBA · Business Administration · Potsdam, Germany
Cairo University
Diploma of higher studies of electrical power generation, utilization and economy · Electrical Power Generation, Utilization and Economy · Cairo, Egypt
Cairo University
Bachelor of Science of Power and Electrical Machines Engineering · Power and Electrical Machines Engineering · Cairo, Egypt
Certifications & licenses
Certified Renewable Energy Project Developer
Renac (Renewables Academy Ag)
Certified Pv Solar Designer
Saudi Electricity Company
P3o Foundation Certificate In Portfolio, Program And Project Offices
AXELOS
Pmi-Rmp (Risk Management Professional)
Project Management Institute
Pmp (Project Management Professional)
Project Management Institute
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