Waleed Baker - Network Planner

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Dresden, Germany

Experience

Feb 2025 - Present

6 months

Berlin, Germany

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 calculated electrical network components, including cable routing, compensation systems, protection and storage systems; conducted 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, oversea commissioning and billing processes, and coordinate all contractors and companies involved in on-site execution.

Apr 2024 - Sep 2024

6 months

Dresden, Germany

Lead Project Manager

General Electric

Manage the entire project and develop consistent functional specifications and uniform global processes for smooth project implementation.
Understand our customers' needs precisely and carry out activities to exceed their expectations.
Leadership skills: You 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.
Communication expert: You 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.

May 2023 - Apr 2024

1 year

Erlangen, Germany

Senior Secondary Engineer (FACTS)

Siemens Energy

Responsibility for project planning and engineering of control technology, protection, control and personal use cabinets and, if necessary, as a sub-project manager for the resulting orders.
Technical processing of national and international offers as well as deadline and budget responsibility in secondary engineering Support of project management with calculations and offer preparation.
Responsible for detailed design and planning of secondary technology Management and controlling of external partners.
Participation in negotiations with customers, specialist planners and suppliers (customer specification and technical standards as guidelines).

Dec 2020 - Feb 2023

2 years 3 months

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Technical Office Manager

Binomairah Holding

Provide technical support to staff working on a project and liaise with the Project Managers, Site Managers and General Manager to ensure that the work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions.
Lead the team of multi-disciplinary engineers by delegating work according to specialism, project priorities, technical challenges, and contractual milestones.
Regularly works alongside the Project Manager to update project tenders/submittals, contracts, time delivery schedules and project financial documentation to ensure the delivery of projects on time and within budget as well as maintaining healthy cash flow levels for the company and for the financing of the project till its successful completion.
Liaise between the construction and engineering teams ensuring the compatibility between engineering team requirements and construction team deliverables.
Negotiates contractual terms and deals with suppliers, contractors, Clients etc. if/when problems arise and communicates problems/concerns to Senior Management.
Taking budget responsibility and striving for cost reductions, supporting project manager in getting approvals by Customer documents as per the contract.
Construction of Howtah Bani Tameem, 132/13.8kV Substation # 8720 (NGSA, KSA).
Water Distribution Station at East Hidd (EWA, BAH).
Construction of four (4) 380kV CKTS UG cables for # 9097 S/S (NGSA, KSA).
220/22/22 Kv Eastern Extensions Substation in 6th October City (Egypt).

Jul 2019 - Dec 2020

1 year 6 months

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Project Manager

Binomairah Holding

Overall responsible for the project execution and the project result in terms of QHSE, time and budget, in line with the contract, relevant organization rules, guidelines and process descriptions from project release to achievement of PAC.
Risk & opportunity management in the project.
Act as the main focus for the customer and focal point for the project for the customers and company management.
Manages the Project Execution Team and acts as a decision maker between departments related to project issues.
Initiates and ensures the transfer and filing of relevant contractual data towards the Project Execution Team (meetings, order document, schedules, communication lines, order variations, specifications, etc.).
Initiates, performs and reports the monitoring of the project progress with respect to QHSE, time and costs.
Implements and authorizes changes in contract and scope of supply and authorizes major deviation in design, schedule and budget.
Construction of Salah Aldeen 132/13.8kV Substation.
Sajja - University 132 kV able feeder (SEWA, UAE).

Jun 2016 - Jul 2019

3 years 2 months

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Projects Coordinator

Binomairah Holding

Review and coordination of all engineering submissions, as well as following up site supervision, design conflicts and variation orders for the client.
Coordinating progress meetings, discussing, and suggesting technical proposals.
Taking part in the project management review and risk management review.
Planning and preparing project paperwork and updating it regularly in liaison with the Project Manager.
Managing the cost analysis and cost control of site activities.
Taking part in selection process of subcontractors and suppliers for projects.
Reviewing 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 (BAH).
Interconnection of 380/110KV YANBU-3 SWCC with 110KV YANBU and BADR Network (NGSA, KSA).
Connection of ASHBILIYAH S/S#9038 with 132 KV Network (NGSA, KSA).

May 2015 - Apr 2016

1 year

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Senior Tendering Engineer

Al-Gihaz Holding

Analysis of project document to indicate the initial scope of work.
Preparation of technical and commercial tenders using the client’s own enquiry and specifications including the technical Review the technical offers received from vendors/sub- contractors, mainly scope for GIS, Power Transformer, Cables, C&P, SCADA, SAS and Telecom.
Evaluation of Technical offers illustrating the merits and demerits of every offer to facilitate taking decisions by management.
Participation in tender clarifications and technical meeting.
Conducting meeting with different suppliers and subcontractors to recognize for new trends and approaches.
Site investigation & collecting requirements of the new project tender.
Preparation of Bill of quantities (BOQ) for complete tender scope, indicating the project risk.
Preparation of technical clarifications with client, dealing with ongoing clarifications / negotiations.

May 2010 - Apr 2015

5 years

Cairo, Egypt

Senior Design Engineer

Jawda Engineering Consultants

Development of one line diagrams, schematics and wiring, control ,relaying panels and equipment including coordinating with other engineering disciplinary.
Integrate protection and control drawings to interface with physical layout and design of substations.
Development of control and relay panel layouts including assembling the specifications.
Development of design specifications including the overall bill of materials.
Sizing of auxiliary systems including AC/DC load centers as well as batteries and chargers.
Provide technical direction and on-the-job training to drafters, engineering technicians, and less experienced engineers.
Managing As- built team and closing stage of the project.

Aug 2008 - Apr 2010

1 year 9 months

Cairo, Egypt

Electromechanical Engineer

Enoia-Utilities

Develop engineering solutions, cost estimates, schedules and preliminary designs associated with initial development and budgeting of electromechanical scope for water and wastewater stations.
Perform detailed design, writing and evaluating material and construction specifications.
Perform cost/benefit analysis.
Evaluation of technical offers and subcontractors’ proposals.
Attending project meetings and presenting specific aspects of electromechanical design assignments.

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.