1. Mohamed Firdows
AbuDhabi, UAE.
+97150-3079549
hairuia76@gmail.com
[01/10/2012]
Dear Sir/Madam,
REF:
Please accept my application for the role of Senior Structural Engineer as
advertised on the website.
I am a self-motivated Civil/Structural Engineer with a Master of Structural
Engineering and fourteen years of experience in design, design review and value
engineering on a range of projects. I am looking for a job to develop my skills in next
challenge and am very much interested in joining the engineering team at your
esteemed organization. I would utilize my best efforts and experience in my job to
take the company to its new heights.
Working as a Senior Structural engineer at German Engineering Consultants, I
have worked on many projects, including the Frankfurt Tower, North Tower,
Presidential palace, several apartment complexes. My skills in modeling and
designing projects using ETABS, SAP, SAFE, STAAD and AutoCAD and exposure
to British and American Standards, and my focus on getting a job done well and on
time, have resulted in all projects being completed successfully and with very positive
feedback from managers and clients.
I have a thorough knowledge of the processes of design in high-rise projects and
condition assessment and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. My
organizational and multitasking abilities are advanced.
Please let me know if you would like more information about my projects. I look
forward to discussing my suitability for this role in person. It is a pleasure to be
meeting you for the interview in your esteemed organization.
Yours sincerely ,
Mohamed Firdows
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2. M.Z. Mohamed Firdows, B.E., M.E., (Str.)
Sr.Structural Engineer, Dubai.
+97150 3079549
hairuia76@gmail.com
Profile
Senior Structural engineer with thirteen years of progressively responsible supervisory,
business development, complex project management, and technical design positions. Broad
based responsibilities in structural and civil engineering with experience in architectural and
engineering (A&E) and engineering and construction (E&C) activities. Comprehensive
knowledge of design standards and codes. Demonstrated ability to interact between clients,
team members and in house staff to create required documents to construct new or modify
existing structures, according to governing codes and client needs.
Key strengths:
Engineering Management Tall Building design
Condition Assessment Value Engineering
Design Review Cost Reduction Strategies
Corrosion Control Repair & Retrofitting of Structures
Industries:
Commercial development Residential development
Power Plant Structures Health care Developments
Petrochemical Plants (Storage) Façade Engineering
International Standards:
BS, ACI, ASCE, UBC97, IBC2009, DIN, BIS, Euro Code & ISO Quality Procedures
Computer Skills:
ETABS 9.7 - STAAD PRO - SAFE12 - PROKON - REWARD - SAP 2000
AUTO CAD 2010 - Microsoft Word - Microsoft Excel & Power Point
Professional Experience
German Engg. Consultants , Abudhabi, UAE. Since July 2010
Senior Structural Engineer
Responsibilities
Perform structural design and analysis calculations using governing codes and standards,
engineering formulas, skills, and experience.
Layout and details portions of projects using schematic layout by project lead engineer.
May be assigned responsibility for schematic or conceptual layouts when qualified.
Provide drawing for own designs and produce sketches to incorporate in drawings by
Designers/Drafters.
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3. Review shop drawings.
Develop probable construction cost estimates for his/her projects within the department.
May direct and supervise other Designers/Drafters activities.
Coordinate work with other disciplines such as architectural, mechanical, electrical, etc.
Prepare technical specifications, conceptual schemas and scope of work descriptions.
Provide technical assistance during pre-bid conferences, proposal evaluations, and post-
award or other contract conferences and value engineering.
Projects (Design - Value Engineering - Design Review)
3B + G + 36 Storeyed “Frankfurt Tower” @ Frankfurt, Germany.
6B + G + 36 Storeyed “North Tower” @ Istanbul, Turkey.
2B + G + 7 Storeyed “Al Dara Hospital” @ Riyadh, KSA.
2B + G + 5 Storeyed “Hospital Complex” @ Berlin, Germany.
G + 6 Storeyed “Urban Oasis” @ Abu Dhabi , UAE.
Presidential Palace @ Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Umara Bridge Sub structure design at Al Basra, Iraq.
BOROUGE – 3 Design , Al Ruwais, UAE.
Row Villas at Jabal Hafeet, Alain, UAE.
2B + G + 10 Storeyed “Rakia Accomodation” @ Ras al Khaimah, UAE.
3B + G + 4P + 23 Storeyed “Hotel Tower” @ Jeddah, KSA.
G+1 – Row houses @ Al Falah City,Sharjah ,UAE.
G + 3 Storeyed “Al Maaref” School Building @ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Condition Assessment of G + 3 Storeyed “Nouzha” School Building @ Riyadh, KSA.
3B + G + 12 Storeyed “Mixed Use Development” @ Ras al Khaimah, UAE.
B.S.T Gulf Engg. Consultants , Dubai, UAE. June 2007 – June 2010
Senior Structural Engineer
Responsibilities
Developed and reviewed all design concepts and supervised two design engineers and four
draughtsmen. Scope of work included code driven design calculations; finite element
analysis (FEA) and optimized design. Projects included Tall sky scrappers – Residential and
commercial Buildings, Industrial buildings and other metal structures.
Supported project managers by developing the design aspects of bid packages.
Provided leadership and direction for projects at any given time.
3D Modeling of actual building based on the Architectural drawings and preparation of
optimized design of structural elements and solving RFI issues at timely basis.
Attended meetings with the authority to address technical issues and resolved the
authority engineers’ questions to get the approval or building permit.
Prepared and issued structural design criteria and structural specifications based on the
standards.
Created and made technical presentations and attended meetings to address technical
issues and resolved clients’ questions and concerns.
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4. Proposed innovative solutions and cost saving alternatives to meet clients’ objectives and
expectations.
Facilitated smooth execution of projects by attending regular progress meetings with
clients and visiting construction sites.
Conceptualized, identified, and resolved field problems quickly and diplomatically thus
saving time and money for both parties.
Contributed to cross-functional team meetings for value engineering purposes. Analyzed
full project lifecycle to identify improvements and cost saving strategies.
Issued technical report on value engineering projects with cost saving techniques.
Directed highly technical projects with short time frames and tight deadlines. Delivered
completed projects on time and within budget.
Inspected, evaluated, and redesigned existing structures for continued operation.
Completed Projects (Design - Value Engineering - Design Review)
5B + G + 106 Storeyed “Marina 106” @ Business bay, Dubai , UAE.
6B + G + 80 Storeyed “P17 - Mixed Use Tower” @ Sheik Zayed Road, Dubai , UAE.
2B + G + 59 Storeyed “Qatar Silhouette Tower” @ Doha , Qatar.
5B + G + 101 Storeyed “Burl Al Alam Tower” @ Sheik Zayed Road, Dubai , UAE.
3B + 3P +G + 56 Storeyed “Daman Tower -ABC” @ DIFC, Dubai , UAE.
B + G + 57 Storeyed “Hotel Tower” @ Sheik Zayed Road, Dubai , UAE.
B + G + 49 Storeyed “Residential Tower” @ Sheik Zayed Road, Dubai , UAE.
2B + G + 17 Storeyed “Kensington Royal Tower” @ Dubai Sports City, Dubai , UAE.
2B + G + 20 Storeyed “Red Residence Tower” @ Dubai Sports City, Dubai , UAE.
4B + G +18 Storeyed “3* - IBIS Hotel” @ Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai , UAE.
4B + G +12 Storeyed “Office Tower ” @ Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai , UAE.
4B + G +15 Storeyed “3* - UUS Hotel” @ Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai , UAE.
4B + G Storeyed “Sub Station” @ Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai , UAE.
6B + G + 3P + 34 Storeyed “Sky Tower” @ Business Bay, Dubai, UAE.
3B + G + 5P + 45 Storeyed “Arabian Crown Tower” @ Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, UAE.
6B + G + 3P + 36 Storeyed “Hydra Tower” @ Business Bay, Dubai, UAE.
2B + G + 4P + 25 Storeyed “R3A -25 Tower” @ Sports City, Dubai, UAE.
2B + G + 5P + 24 Storeyed “R3A -16 Century Tower” @ Sports City, Dubai, UAE.
3B + G + 4P + 18 Storeyed “Lagoona Beach Hotel” @ Ajman, UAE.
2B + G + 30 Storeyed “Al Madar Tower” @ Dubai, UAE.
3B + G + 12 Storeyed “Breeze Tower” @ Ras al Khaimah, UAE.
G + 8 & G + 14 Storeyed “Meydan Business Park” @ Meydan city, UAE.
G + 4 & G + 8 Storeyed “Fujairah Hotel Resort” @ Fujairah, UAE.
Adventure Land at Morocco Mall, Casablanca, Morocco.
Condition assessment of Car parking structure @ Abudhabi, UAE.
Condition assessment of “Pentominium Tower” slab at 2B & 3B levels, Dubai, UAE.
Condition assessment of “Fire Affected Sahara Centre Steel 3D Space Truss structure,
Dubai, UAE.
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5. Bureau Veritas, Dubai , Dubai, UAE. July 2006 – June 2007
Senior Structural Engineer
Responsibilities
Reviewed all design concepts, design criteria and final design modules based on the
international codes of practice. Performed the analysis and design of all type of structures
which includes Tall sky scrappers – Residential and commercial Buildings, Industrial
buildings , condition assessment , Post – Tensioned slab design review and other metal
structures.
Provided leadership and direction for projects at any given time.
Proposed innovative solutions and cost saving alternatives to meet clients’ objectives and
expectations.
3D Modeling of actual building based on the Architectural drawings and preparation of
optimized design of structural elements and solving RFI issues at timely basis.
Attended meetings with the authority to address technical issues and resolved the
authority engineers’ questions to get the approval or building permit.
Directed highly technical projects with short time frames and tight deadlines. Delivered
completed projects on time and within budget.
Inspected, evaluated and redesigned existing structures for continued operation.
Coordinated with field services group personnel about scope of work, client deliverables,
problem resolution, and development of repair methods.
3D Modeling of actual building based on the Architectural drawings and preparation of
optimized design of structural elements.
Issued technical report on value engineering and design review projects .
Completed Projects ( Value Engineering - Design Review)
3B + G + 34 Storeyed “SILVER STAR TOWER” @ Business bay, Dubai , UAE.
2B + G + 4P + 45 +3S Storeyed “GROSVENOR HOUSE –II” @ Marsa Dubai,UAE.
3B + G + 2P + 7 Storeyed “Central Park – CP 08” @ DIFC , Dubai, UAE.
4B + G + 3P + 40 Storeyed “ The West Tower” @ Dubai Marina , Dubai ,UAE.
4B + G + 3P + 50 Storeyed “ The Central Tower” @ Dubai Marina , Dubai ,UAE.
4B + G + 14 Storeyed “ DWTC Tower” @ DWTC , Dubai ,UAE.
G + 20 Storeyed “ Motor City - main Street Tower” @ Motor City , Dubai ,UAE.
4B + G + 2P + 46 Storeyed “ Central Park Office Tower” @ DIFC , Dubai ,UAE.
3B + G + 7P + 31 Storeyed “ I -Rise Tower” @ DIFC , Dubai ,UAE.
ARC International Engg.Consultants, Dubai , UAE. July 2005 – June 2006
Structural Engineer
Responsibilities
Modeling and analysis of Tower structure using ETABS 9 & STAAD Pro.
Modeling and analysis of Steel structure using SAP 2000.
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6. Computation of structural members using Prokon and Safe.
Checking of AutoCad structural drawings.
Checking of Stability of Structures.
Value Engineering (Optimization)
Completed Projects ( Design)
G + M + 3 Storeyed “Al Seef Hotel” @ Palm Jumairah, Dubai , UAE .
G + 7 Storeyed “Meena Tower” @ Amwaj Island, Baharain .
G + 1 Storeyed “Villa” @ Al kawaneej, Dubai, UAE .
2B + G + 10 Storeyed “Residential Tower” @ Al Barsa, Dubai, UAE .
B + G + 20 Storeyed “Multi story Car park” @ Sabkha, Dubai, UAE .
G + 10 Storeyed “Al Ameera Village” @ Ajman, UAE .
Mosque - at “Al Ameera Village” @ Ajman, UAE .
2B + 1P + 14 Storeyed “Palacio Tower” @ Silicon Oasis, Dubai, UAE .
G + 2 Storeyed “Villa” @ Jumairah Town House, Dubai, UAE .
4B + 3P + 16 Storeyed “Gemini Tower” @ Business bay, Dubai, UAE .
Aluminium Light Industries Co, Sharjah , UAE. Jan 2004 – Jan 2005
Aluminium Light Industries Co, Kuwait. Feb 2005 – June 2005
Structural Engineer
Responsibilities
Design of Aluminium Curtain wall systems using SAP 2000.
Design of Steel Structures using SAP 2000 & STAAD PRO 2004.
Design of Aluminium Cladding Structures using SAP 2000 .
Design of Steel Mast Structures using SAP 2000.
Completed Projects (Façade design - Curtain wall Design – Glass canopy)
“Al Deira Tower” @ Kuwait by Pan Arabic Consulting Engineers.
“Gobash Tower” @ Abudhabi by KEO International Consulting Engineers.
“Al Jaber International Stadium” @ Kuwait by KEO Consulting Engineers.
“Shore line Apartments” @ Dubai by International Consulting Engineers.
“College of Information Technology”@ Alain by International Consulting Engineers.
“Gulf University for Science & Tech. (GUST)” @ Kuwait by KEO Consultants.
“Marina Heights Tower” @ Dubai Marina by hyder Consulting Engineers.
“IKEA Show Room” @ Kuwait by KEO Consulting Engineers.
“Al Nuaimi Residence” @ Dubai by National Engineering Bureau.
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7. Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai, India. Jan 2000 – Dec 2003
Research Scientist
Responsibilities
Design of Seismic Resistant Structures.
Proof Checking of Design Calculations.
Corrosion protection of RC Structures.
Strengthening of RC Structures.
Condition Assessment of RC structures.
Completed Projects ( Condition Assessment – Corrosion Control )
“Condition Assessment of Corrosion – Affected 3 storeyed Hospital Building” for M/s.
Sundaram Medical Foundation @ Chennai.
“Condition Assessment of Corrosion – Affected Prilling Tower” for M/s. Madras
Fertilizers Limited @ Chennai.
“Condition Assessment of Fire – Affected LIC Building” for M/s. Life Insurance
Corporation @ Chennai.
“Quality assessment of TG foundation at Kota Thermal Power Station”, Kota, India.
“Condition Assessment of Corrosion – Affected Nuclear Fuel Complex building” at
Hyderabad, India.
“Condition Assessment of Corrosion – Affected CECRI Complex building” at Kolkata,
India.
“ Technical report on Performance evaluation of Corrosion protection Materials” for
M/s.Fosroc chemicals ,Chennai, India.
“Seismic Retrofitting of University building” at Chennai, India.
Education
Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering (Class: 78.0 %)
College of Engineering Guindy.
Anna University, Chennai, India.
Attended graduate school on full academic scholarship, 1998 – 2000.
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Class: 72.0 %)
Madurai Kamarajar University
Madurai, India
1994 - 1998
Affiliations
Member of Society of Engineers, UAE (No.15243)
Member of Society of Structural Engineers, India
Member of Indian Concrete Institute (ICI), India
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE - 98) - 89.43 Percentile
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8. Technical Paper Presented
Investigation of a Prilling Tower – A Case Study, The Indian Concrete Journal, Oct.2003.
Evaluation of Corrosion – Affected RC Multistoried building through field-testing – A
Case study, The Indian Concrete Institute, Jan.2004
Assessing quality of in-situ concrete in Turbo Generator Foundation using UPV
measurements, vol.79, No.2, The Indian Concrete Journal, Feb.2005
Corrosion damage estimation of RC structural members in an Industrial Building,
vol.79, No.2, The Indian Concrete Journal, Feb.2005
Conferences Attended
International Federation for Structural Concrete – fib Course
November 7 - 8, 2003
Prof. Gyorgy L. Balazs
L & T ECC Convention Centre, Chennai, India.
Dynamic Analysis of Concrete Structures
March 16, 1999
Prof. Mehar Prasad
Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai, India.
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