Marvin Sotto, Senior Electrical Engineer-Infrastructure

Marvin Sotto

Senior Electrical Engineer-Infrastructure

Parsons International Limited

Location
Qatar
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering
Experience
23 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :23 years, 1 Months

Senior Electrical Engineer-Infrastructure at Parsons International Limited
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since May 2015

• Designed of electrical networks such as diversions of HV, MV and LV cables in coordination with other trades related to entire projects. To provide LV power supply for the LV electrical cabinets and provide necessary calculation such as voltage drop and load details.
• Respond to comments response sheets (CRS) issued by PMC reviewer to ensure compliance of contract and specifications.
• Prepared design supporting calculations for electrical systems and obtained approval from authority.
• Delivered Technical Support during project execution.
• Coordinated the flow of technical documents (requisitions, data books, drawings, specifications, calculations) between project operations, engineering disciplines and other related support groups.
• Confirmed pre-established requirements (document numbering system and certain approvals) are satisfactorily met throughout the duration of the projects.
• Maintained and established data distribution system and schedule for the assigned project based upon client, project and supplier requirements. Revised system and schedule as required ensuring timely approvals and distribution.
• Expedited review, signature approval and release of supplier and internally produced project documents.
• Established and maintained files and computerized indexes for active engineering documents. Generates electronic/hard copy reports as needed by the project or management.
• Assisted in preparing mock-up for operations manuals (e.g. develops the index, binders, dividers etc., ensures timely printing and assembly) and/or job data books.
• Assisted in preparing the project manual. Determines the client requirements; collect the necessary data; oversees the preparation covers, tabs etc; secures approval from client; and ensures reproduction and assembly in a timely manner.
• Prepared transmittal for engineering documents and requisitions.
• Arranged document cataloging, packing and long term storage or disposal of appropriate engineering documents at time of project closeout.
• Attends project meetings as needed to give status of requisitions or other documents and to be kept current on project status.
• Monitor space requirements for project personnel to allow sufficient lead time for personnel placement as staffing requirements increase or decrease.
• Served as engineering coordination job leader, providing technical guidance to engineering aides as required.
• Performed other responsibilities associated with utilities engineering as appropriate.

Electrical Design Engineer-Utilities (Site & Office-Based) at JAL International Company Ltd./Saudi Aramco-Operations Support Services
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • January 2012 to February 2015

• Studied project specifications, tender/contract documents, drawings and bill of Quantities and obtained approval from the client for the claimed variations.
• Coordinated with the Document Controller and ensure all Documents related to his discipline are properly controlled.
• Prepared, performed, issued design supporting calculations for electrical systems such as short circuit calculation, voltage drop calculation, load schedule, electrical one line diagram for power distribution system and obtained approval from the consultants.
• Reviewed contracts drawing and prepared all requested clarification needed for the constructability of the projects requirement.
• Coordinated with other trades for the actual location of equipment’s needed to supply power.
• Attended coordination meeting to ensure proper coordination has been made on the drawing and as per site requirement.
• Working with detailed diagrams, plans and drawings;
• Sketched and prepared detailed drawing utilizing computer aided design program in coordination with the draftsmen to develop the design.
• Reviewed specification and local authority requirements to ensure the delivery of the shop drawings has been made as per specification and complied local requirements.
• Prepared, finalize and issued letter of correspondence to Client, Consultants and sub-contractors.
• Commissioned, organized and assessing the work of contractors pertinent to the electrical works.
• Liaising closely with other professionals, including structural engineers, builders, architects and surveyors, and in-house project teams;
• Attending a range of project group and technical meetings;
• Ensuring that the design and maintenance of building systems meets legislative and health and safety requirements.

Electrical Design Engineer-Building Services (On-Site Project) at Hyundai Engineering & Construction (HDEC)
  • Qatar - Doha
  • March 2011 to October 2011

•Study project specifications, tender/contract documents, drawings and bill of Quantities.
•Evaluate load schedule for the actual load of Original Equipment Manufacturer name plate (Mechanical Equipment’s) and other loads.
•Perform and prepare short circuit calculation, voltage drop calculation, load schedule, electrical one line diagram for power distribution system.
•Review contracts drawing and prepare request for clarification if necessary.
•Coordinate with other trades for the actual location of equipment’s needed to supply power.
•Attend coordination meeting to ensure proper coordination has been made on the drawing and at site requirement.
•Sketch and prepare detailed drawing utilizing computer aided design program in coordination with the draftsmen to develop the design.
•Review specification and local authority requirements to ensure the delivery of the shop drawings has been made as per specification and comply local requirements.
•Prepare letter of correspondence to Client and Consultants.
•Commissioning, organizing and assessing the work of contractors;
•Liaising closely with other professionals, including structural engineers, builders, architects and surveyors, and in-house project teams;
•Attending a range of project group and technical meetings;
•Ensuring that the design and maintenance of building systems meets legislative and health and safety requirements.

Electrical Design Engineer-Building Services (On-Site Project) at Arabtec Construction L.L.C.
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2008 to July 2010

• Studied project specifications, tender/contract documents, drawings and bill of Quantities and obtained approval from the client for the claimed variations.
• Assisted the senior design coordinator in the preparation of tenders.
• Developed the design based on the client requirements and as per standard and local authority regulations.
• Prepared design supporting calculations for electrical systems.
• Insure coordination with other disciplines.
• Designed and draft shop drawings with the team of draftsmen.
• Assigned and supervised the work of draftsmen.
• Check/ensure the conformity of electrical drawings with specified standards/requirements.
• Prepared/designed shop drawings and obtain approval from the Design Coordinator.
• Coordinated with the Design Coordinator and Project Engineer.
• Issued substantiation documents and assist the Quantity Surveyor for the claim variations and quantity take-off materials.
• Initiated and updated As-Built drawings.
• Controlling of Non-confirming items.
• Take corrective and preventive actions.

Electrical Design Engineer-Building Services (Office-Based) at Sharjah Engineering Consultants
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • March 2005 to June 2008

• Developed technical construction specifications.
• Performed surveys to collect field data to develop drawings, layouts and varied visual aids.
• Reviewed designs development of conformance with applicable codes, utilizing engineering standards along with good engineering practices.
• Conducted field inspections as part of construction quality assurance process.
• Conducted engineering design team activities.
• Prepared and issued design supporting calculations for electrical systems.
• Designed of electrical systems associated with tall towers, commercial buildings, large mixed use developments and residential projects.
• Prepared electrical detailed drawing for lighting, small power, equipment layout and power distribution layout using latest AutoCAD in accordance with BS, IEC standard, SEWA (Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority) and local authorities’ regulation and requirements.
• Prepared and issued load distribution schedule as per electrical layout requirements of the project and prepare single line diagram and specifications.
• Evaluated engineering design and head project engineering design specific to electrical discipline.
• Suggested modifications and developed design to enhance quality.
• Developed engineering projects analysis to include preliminary design, calculations, budget analysis, life cycle costs plus equipment selection.

Electrical Engineer at JQG Construction
  • Philippines
  • September 2002 to October 2004

• Prepared electrical layout plans, labor cost estimates, materials take off and BOQ.
• Supervised electrical works during the execution of the project to ensure and meet the minimum requirements of the Philippine Electrical Code and national standards.
• Prepared all necessary documents, pertinent to the electrical distribution system for the approval of the municipality requirements.
• Prepared daily progress report and other related essential technical submittals and documents.
• Making as-built drawing using AutoCAD released 14 for the final submission and approval of the drawing.

Junior Site Electrical Engineer at Saudi Archirodon Limited
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • June 2001 to August 2002

• In charge of all electrical works in the area for non-technical building, control building and external services of the project such as perimeter fence and street lighting, including fire alarm system, lightning and grounding protection.
• Assist/dealt with the consultant for the inspection, testing and commissioning of the electrical installation.
• Prepared and submitted daily progress report and other related essential technical submittals and documents and submit to supervisor.
• Prepared, submitted and obtained approval of As-built drawing using AutoCAD software for final submission and obtain approval of the drawing from the consultants.

Electrical Engineer at JQG Construction
  • Philippines
  • January 2000 to May 2001

•Prepare electrical layout plans, labor cost estimates, materials take off and BOQ.
•Supervised electrical works during the execution of the project to ensure and meet the minimum requirements of the Philippine Electrical Code and national standards.
•Prepare all necessary documents, pertinent to the electrical distribution system for the approval of the municipality requirements.
•Prepare daily progress report and other related essential technical submittals and documents.
•Making as-built drawing using AutoCAD released 14 for the final submission and approval of the drawing.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering
  • at Tarlac State University
  • March 1999
Diploma, Industrial Electricity
  • at Tarlac State University
  • April 1994

Specialties & Skills

AutoCAD
Electrical Engineering
Power Distribution
Engineering Drawings
Autocad 2013,MS Word,Excel,Power Point,Networking
Driving
AutoCAD 3D Map

Languages

Filipino
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Society of Engineers
  • Member
  • August 2005
Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines
  • Member
  • November 1999

Training and Certifications

Operation and Maintenance of LV Panel (Training)
Training Institute:
Saudi United for Mechanical, Electrical and ELectronic Industries Corporation
Date Attended:
January 2013
Duration:
16 hours
Registered Electrical Engineer (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 1999
Valid Until:
November 2017
Building Wiring Electrician Class B (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 1995
Valid Until:
June 1995