Hoda Vakili Resume P.eng. 2016

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Hoda Vakili, M.Eng. P.Eng.

46 Mereline Ave, East Longmeadow, MA, USA, 01028


(413) 233-7780
[email protected]

WORK OBJECTIVE
To obtain an electrical engineering position where I can contribute my expertise on electrical
systems, industrial and commercial power applications, switchgears, electrical service
buildings, motor control centres, vacuum circuit breakers, transformers, electromagnetic
relays, variable frequency drives, lighting and grounding systems. Reviewing power and
control schematics, cable tray layouts, power system study and calculations for new or
existing facilities along with documentation followed by client standards and specifications for
oil and gas industries, pipelines, refineries and substations.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Engineering/Consulting
Over 5 Years of experience in electrical/ power system industry, working as an Electrical
Engineer dealing with multiple clients such as; Shell, Suncor, Imperial Oil, Enbridge,
TransCanada and Kinder Morgan;
Familiar with American and Canadian electrical design applications, technical standards
and specifications;
Performed power system studies, analyzed results and provided recommendations;
Produced load lists, single-line diagrams, elevations, layouts, plot plans, area
classifications , schematics, and cable schedules;
Upgraded, electrical installations, including transformers, MCCs, VFDs, circuit breakers,
starters, switches and control circuits for protection, indication and monitoring systems;
Prepared material requisitions for electrical equipment from IFRs and IFQs to IFBs;
Familiar with electrical heat tracing design engineering;
Utilized SKM, AUTOCAD and Microsoft Office programs.

Leadership/Management
Performed project engineer roles that included reviewing project proposals, preparing
estimates, establishing schedules, coordinating activities, ensuring quality of the projects
electrical deliverables and acting as a communications link between the project manager
and other disciplines;
Provided a strong technical and communication supports as well as establishing and
coordinating career development programs to Jacobs team;
Participated as project lead in several Stantec projects for Oil and Gas Industry customers;
Demonstrated strong organizational, multi-tasking, problem solving, analytical and time
management skills;
Presented proactive and positive attitude;
Worked independently, but also as an excellent team player;
Believes safety and quality are cornerstones of business, strives for excellence and
understands innovation;
Delivered high quality work on time and on budget;
Confirmed ability to adapt to changes and adopt new ideas.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Jacobs Canada Inc. (Currently Working) 2014 2016


Electrical Engineer
Prepared Electrical documents, and drawings for Shell Scotford refinery upgrading project
at defined phase followed by the detailed design including; low and medium voltage
transformers, load upgrade, motor control center and cable tray design, load list
preparation, as well as power system study including relay and breaker settings and motor
control schematics, along with lighting, grounding and equipment requisitions up to issuing
for construction;
Participated in several refineries and pipelines site visits within Canada;
Familiar and involved with P&IDs and piping drawings updates;
Communicated and dealt directly with several electrical equipment vendors;
Set up and coordinated career development programs including technical lunch and learns;
Set up and coordinate safety meeting at work.

Stantec 2012 2014


Lead / EIT
Served as electrical project lead and/or project engineer for several clients projects
including Enbridge, Kinder Morgan Canada, TransCanada Pipeline and Imperial Oil;
As EIT, assisted project leads to complete clients projects from estimates to Issue for
Construction packages;
Developed Engineering Tools as part of the Practice Development Program.

Jacobs Canada Inc. 2008 2010


Junior Electrical Engineer
Designed electrical systems for clients such as Enbridge, ATCO and Alberta Clipper;
Supported document control team and was the contact with the engineering team.

Fanavaran Petrochemical Company, Tehran, Iran 2005 2006


Junior Electrical Engineer, Research Fellow
Worked with American standards and specifications
Designed electrical and control systems for refinery, dealing with single and three-line
diagrams, cable schedules, schematics and wiring diagrams as well as plot plans and area
classification drawings.
Developed test protocols and procedures for installations;
Performed research on proposed projects, created prototypes and produced cost
estimates.
Evaluated existing power supply system and recommended upgrades as required.

EDUCATION
Master of Engineering in Electrical Power Engineering 2010 2012
Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE), University of Alberta, Edmonton

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Electronics) 2001 2005


Tehran Markaz Azad University, Tehran, Iran
TRAINING
Graduate courses at University of Alberta including Advanced Topics in Power Engineering
Technical Report Writing, Interpersonal Skills for Project Managers, and Engineering
Project Management;
Canadian Electrical Code Parts I and II;
First Aid Training;
Technical Writing Course, RGI Learning Inc.;
Safety Program, Alberta Construction Safety Association;
Enbridge project zero safety program.
Jacobs beyond zero safety program.
Shell safety program.
IEEE technical training sessions on power/ electrical subjects.
Technical lunch and learn sessions in electrical and instrumentation criteria.

ASSOCIATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS
Professional Member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscience of
Alberta (APEGA), Hoda Vakili (#106651), P.Eng.
Member of the Beyond Zero Edmonton Team (safety and culture of caring at Jacobs).

References available upon request

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