Saber Elkassas

HVAC, Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer with 8+ years’ experience in design and site supervision seeking new career prospects, professional growth and work opportunities.  Skilled at problem solving and critical thinking. Enthusiasm, Commitment and Motivation. Very skilled at searching and self-learning. Fluent in English, Excellent written and oral. 

HVAC, PLUMBING & FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER 

SNC Lavalin Zuhair Fayez Engineering (SLFE) – Saudi Arabia | 2019 – present

• Design HVAC, plumbing & firefighting systems for various applications using common codes and standards such as SBC, ASHRAE, ASPE, IPC, IBC, IFC, NFPA, Aramco Standards, etc.

HVAC Works:

• Detailed load estimating utilizing computer software simulation. Includes knowledge of building construction materials, knowledge of meeting outdoor air requirements for indoor air quality, and general understanding of internal heat loads (ie lights, computers, equipment, etc.) 
• Selection of various types of HVAC equipment including air handling units, fans, coils, condensing units, and furnaces. 
• Design and layout of commercial and industrial duct systems including supply, return, exhaust, ventilation, and dust collection systems. 
• Design of smoke control systems (smoke management & smoke containment systems)
• Selection of air terminal devices such as variable air volume boxes, grilles and diffusers, and louvers. 
• Design, application, and selection of hydronic systems and steam/condensate systems including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, and associated system accessories. 
• Develop the chilled water pumps hydraulic calculation in terms of flow rate and head.
• Calculate the exhaust, fresh and AHU fans static head.
• Sizing the air duct system utilizing duct sizer software by various methods.

Plumbing Works:

• Design of plumbing systems for large scale building projects including, but not limited to water treatment and supply, sanitary, waste water and storm water drainage, sewage treatment, irrigation and swimming pools.
• Develop the toilet details for the water supply and drainage systems.
• Sizing the sump pits and manholes.
• Design of hot water system, storm water system and forced main lines.
• Design of the centralized and non-centralized heating systems.
• Develop the water supply and drainage systems riser diagrams.
• Space planning for Water supply and drainage, Fire system, Sharing the requirements to the Archi & Structural teams such as Drainage/Water supply shafts/Enclosures, Sump pits, Water supply and Firefighting tank details, Pump pedestals, trenches, Attic requirements, Water meter rooms & coordination with other services.
• Revit modelling and review in Navis works, Water supply, drainage pipe sizing and water demand calculations, MEP coordination. 

Fire Protection Works:

• Design of Fire Protection systems such as automatic sprinkler system, standpipe, clean agent system, water mist system, automatic foam system, and manual fire extinguisher.
• Develop the fire water system hydraulic calculation utilizing ELITE FIRE and PIPENET computer software.
• Sizing the required fire water pump and fire water storage tank capacity.
• Develop the required fire protection layouts in coordination with the relevant disciplines.
• Prepare the fire water system riser diagram.
• Prepare the fire protection equipment and code analysis schedules. 

General Works:

• Preparing coordinated quality floor plans. On time delivery. Attending design discussions team coordination meetings.
• Preparation of concept design reports and schematic drawings.
• Attending and conducting client meetings in order to clearly understand job/owner requirements and expectations. Includes, project review meetings, construction meetings, and project closeout meetings. 
• Develop the construction document packages based on the project requirements and application. This shall include project coordination with other disciplines (structural, architectural, electrical), directing drafting personnel, and checking project construction documents. 
• Prepare shop drawings, method of statements, and material submittal.
• Follow up draftsmen in implementing drawings.
• Preparing Schedules for HVAC, plumbing & firefighting Equipment.
• Preparation of detailed Technical Specifications and Bills of Quantities.
• Plan, schedule, or coordinate MEP project activities to meet deadlines.
• Prepare budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports, and release contractor/worker payments.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical shop drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports to support onsite construction activities.
• Response to Requests for Information (RFI) received from the site team for construction support projects.
• Research, design, and evaluate mechanical products, equipment, systems, or processes to meet requirements.
• On-site supervision of the mechanical MEP system installations.

- HVAC, PLUMBING & FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER 

AL Jazirah Engineers & Consultants (AJEC) – Saudi Arabia | 2017 – 2019

• Design HVAC, plumbing & firefighting systems for various applications (healthcare facilities, hotels, malls, residential, mosques, studios, etc.) using common codes and standards such as ASHRAE, ASPE, IPC, IBC, IFC, NFPA, etc.
• Preparation of concept design reports and schematic drawings.
• Preparation of detailed calculations and drawings.
• Follow up drafts men in implementing drawings.
• Preparing Schedules for HVAC, plumbing & firefighting Equipment.
• Preparation of detailed Technical Specifications and Bills of Quantities.
• Design of smoke control systems (smoke management & smoke containment systems).
• Development of CFD modelling techniques to size, evaluate and optimize smoke management strategies for various buildings and application. 
• Carry out simulations according to the agreed strategy with the client.
• Analyze and assess the physical meaning, consistency and accuracy of the CFD results. Generate detailed reports of findings.

- HVAC, PLUMBING & FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER 

Raafat Miller Consulting (RMC) – Egypt | 2016 – 2017

• Preparation of mechanical design, and review of HVAC, plumbing & firefighting systems (Chilled water system, DX system, ventilation system, water supply, drainage & sewage, swimming pools, automatic sprinklers system, standpipe system, … etc.) For many different projects and applications in Egypt and Gulf region.
• Preparation of specifications, technical design reports, Bill of quantities & calculation sheets.
• Technical Coordination and Shop drawing.
• professional in Auto Cad & Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Preparation of Control and Building Management system (BMS) for SOW equipment.
• Preparation of medical gas piping and layouts for various systems such as: Oxygen, Nitrous Oxide, Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide, Medical Air, Helium, Carbon Monoxide.
• Preparation of landscape irrigation system piping and layouts for various systems such as: drip irrigations system and sprinkler irrigation system.

- HVAC, PLUMBING & FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER

Collaborative Architects + Partners (CA+) - Egypt | 2013 – 2016

• Delivery of detailed design across: chilled water system, DX system, ventilation system, ground sanitary & waste and rainwater drainage systems, domestic hot and cold water services, grey water systems, swimming pools, automatic sprinkler system, standpipe system, water spray system, clean agent system, CO2 system, … etc.
• Preparation of hydraulic calculation for domestic & FF system.
• Selecting and scheduling HVAC, plumbing & firefighting equipment. 
• Reviewing construction product submittals, reviewing construction RFI's.

Bachelor of Mechanical Power Engineering (BSC.)

Mansoura University – Faculty of Engineering | 2013

Within 5 years of Studying:

• A knowledge of science, mathematics, and engineering to solve more complex problems and take on more expansive projects that require an increased level of technical expertise, business acumen, flexible team engagement, and leadership has been built upon and adapted. 
• An effective communication and analytical skills have been used within projects teams and with other stakeholders.

Excellent (97.5%) Graduation Project and Good Graduation Grade.