SHAHAB SHEIKH B.E (Electrical), MBA, P.E(Pak), P.Eng.

(Canada)
37191 Panton Terrace, Apt # 1014
Fremont, California 94536
Ph: 510- 797-1296,
PROFILE
A Senior Electrical Engineer having 25+ years of wide range of experience, varyi
ng from NEC/NESC/ANSI Codes based knowledge, to electrical engineering in DC and
AC Power distribution and transmission including application of Inverters, Tran
sformers, circuit breakers, protection relays and revenue metering in the field
of PV Power Plant, Thermal power plant, Combined Cycle Gas turbine and Diesel Po
wer Plant.
Experience with working multiple projects and ability to manage group of enginee
rs, consultants and project managers for multiple projects.
Experience with interacting electrical contractors on job site to answer questio
ns, review change request and revise design as needed.
Experience in supporting Operation and Maintenance personnel.
Application for Professional Engineer California is in process for Exam on April
16, 2010.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lead, AC System and Grid Interconnection: Belectric Inc. CA, USA. (April 2009 to
Jan 2010 )
In this EPC Company of PV Power Plants ranging 2.5MW -200 MW, I was responsible
for the following:
* Support project team with emphasis on Technical adequacy, Uniformity and Qual
ity of Project Design in conformance with Codes and Standards including IEEE, AN
SI, IEC, NESC and NEC.
* Have knowledge of PV Power generation requirements with reference to codes of
FERC, NERC, WECC, ISO's, PUC's, Local TO's and UDC's.
* Design of 12kV, 34 kV, 69 kV, 115 kV, 169 kV and 230 kV Grid Interconnections
(Substations) including GIS (SF6) and AIS switchgears, oil insulated transformer
s, Underground Power Cables, Overhead transmission Lines including single line d
iagram, three line diagram, DC Wiring schematics, electrical site plan and equip
ment layout.
* Perform project development activities including site audits, identification
of electrical design opportunities and constraints, preparation of proposal and
project specification documents for major electrical components.
* Supervise Auto-Cad designer for preparing Preliminary drawings, Construction
drawings and As-built Drawings
* Familiarity with Metering requirements for retail and wholesale billing.
* Understanding of Control and Monitoring parameters for Substation Automation
as well as SCADA system as per ISO's.
* Coordinate with Utility Companies for completion of Interconnection Applicati
on, work permits, testing and commissioning schedules
* Coordinate with vendors of major equipment , evaluate and recommend to purcha
se department for procurement
Senior Electrical Engineer: TJCross Engineers. Bakersfield, CA, USA. (April 2008
to Jan 2009)
* Designing of power distribution system 66kV/12 kV/480 V outdoor substations (
65 Nos), Hazardous Area Classifications, Grounding system including HRG.
* Designing of Switch Racks/MCC, Schematic/wiring diagrams, Instrument wiring d
iagrams (I/O's) Cable Schedules,
* Performed Arc Flash Analysis and ETAP Modeling of the system for Load Flow an
alysis and Relay Coordination and selection of Personal Protective Equipments (P
PE).
 * Performed calculations for short circuit current, transformer sizing, CT/PT r
atios, voltage drop, operating voltages for lightning Arresters
Electrical Engineer Project: MAQ Group, Margate, Florida, USA (Aug 2004 to Jan 2
008)
* Prepared single line diagram for 480/240/120 480volt system, calculated cable
sizes for distribution board, motor control centre, selected emergency diesel g
enerators and switch gears.
Pathway Program: OSPE, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Dec 2002 to Feb 2004)
* This program consisted of six weeks class room training and 52 weeks engineer
ing related placement leading to PEO License.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Zsagrow Pvt. Ltd. Karachi, PK (June 1991 to Aug 2000)
* Established my own electrical engineering company for construction of Electri
cal Power Distribution Projects on Turn Key Basis "Design and Build Concept". Su
pervised the installation of 11KV/480V Substations in 15 subdivisions of Karachi
, with power requirements ranging from 250 KVA to 3000 KVA.
* Prepared specifications, quotations, negotiated final pricing, hired technica
l man power, procured material, scheduled work and supervised the construction o
f 5 industrial projects, up to 2500 KW, related to 11KV/480 V substations, power
distribution, lighting, emergency power, telephone, fire alarm and grounding.
* Developed technical documents for System Description (SD), Operating Procedur
es (OP) and Maintenance Procedures (MP) for 13.8 KV/132 KV Grid station, 15KV/6
KV & 13.8 KV/480 V substations, 480 V distribution panels and DC/UPS Systems of
226 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power plant,
Manager Customer Support: EMBA Corporation, Pakistan (June1989 to June1991)
* Reviewed construction progress and presented reports for complex power projec
ts using UPS (up to 225KVA) and back up diesel generators (up to 1500 KVA). Comp
leted 15 critical power projects for high-tech facilities.
Manager Electrical: Dynarabia, Taif Airbase, Saudi Arabia, (June1987-May 1989)
* Responsible for management and technical direction to team of engineers/techn
icians to perform operations and maintenance of electrical power distribution sy
stems in base technical and domestic area. The system comprised of electrical ex
terior (13.8 KV/380V), electrical interior
* 100 MW diesel power plant, water treatment plant, waste water treatment plant
(RBC type).
* 13.8KV/380 V substations (25 numbers outdoor stations) in ring main network.
Electrical Engineer: RSAF O&M, Taif Airbase, Saudi Arabia, (June 1984-May1 987)
* Monitored construction of Peace Sun project of $300 million value. The activi
ties included meeting and coordination with RSAF and USAF officials, COE (USA),
Contractors and Suppliers for substantial completion, final facility acceptance.
* O&M manuals, as-built drawings and warranty maintenance of electrical power d
istribution system comprising of: HT switchgear (13.8 KV) substation Transformer
(13.8 KV/380V), MCC, Distribution Panel, diesel generators, frequency converter
s (50/60 &50/400 Hz) and UPS. Waste water treatment plant (RBC type), LOX plant,
sewage pump stations, water pumping stations, 13.8KV/480 V outdoor substations
in ring main network.
* 100 MW power plant, 66 KV/13.8 KV switching stations.
EE (Instrumentation & Controls): KESC, Karachi, Pakistan (Sept 1981 to May 1984)
AEE (Instrumentation & Controls): KESC, Karachi, Pakistan (Aug 1978 to Aug 1981)
* Lead teams of engineers and technicians for repair, calibration and testing o
f Instruments and control for 370 MW Korangi Thermal Power Plant. The plant comp
rised of 2 Units of 125 MW and 2 Units of 60 MW. The system voltages were 11/132
KV, 11/3.3KV & 11KV/480 V and auxiliary voltage for FD Fan ID Fan was 3.3 KV.
Apprentice Engineer: KESC, Karachi, Pakistan (Aug 1977 to Aug 1978)
* Completed one year on-job-training in Operations, Electrical and Instruments
departments at steam power plant West Wharf( 120MW, 11/66 KV ) and Korangi Creek
(370 MW, 11/132KV)
Education:
* B.E (Electrical) 1977, NED Engineering College approved by PEO, Canada.
* Masters degree in Business Administration 1983, University of Karachi, Pakist
an.
Additional Information:
* Canadian Citizen.
* California Driving License