KARTHIK PMP®
Summary
Electrical engineer with 10 years of experience in designing, executing, and commissioning medium-voltage and low-voltage systems. PMP® certified and member of IET, currently completing Chartered Engineer registration. Expertise in mission-critical infrastructure, including 13MW data centers and high-rise tower projects. Skilled in inter-disciplinary coordination, technical procurement, and ensuring compliance with DEWA, IEC, NFPA and BS standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Engineer
Archdome Consultant Engineer
Dubai
06.2025 - Current
- Size transformers, generators, LV/MV cables, and busbars considering loading, derating, ambient conditions, and installation methods.
- Perform detailed load calculations for lighting, power, and mechanical equipment as per IEC/DEWA/BS standards.
- Develop and update Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) for LV/MV electrical distribution systems.
- Conduct short-circuits studies to verify equipment fault withstand capacity and ensure protection device coordination.
- Carry out voltage drop analysis for feeders and final circuits to meet regulatory and client requirements.
- Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ) including material take-off, equipment specifications, and quantity estimation for tender and construction purposes.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (MEP, structural, architectural) to ensure electrical design compatibility and avoid conflicts.
- Ensure all designs comply with DEWA, IEC, NFPA, and BS standards and meet project specifications.
- Projects: DIEZ TOWER - G+P1+P2+P3+ 24+ROOF TOWER-A &TOWER-B
- ERADA REHABILITATION CENTER- DUBAI,
- DUBAI JAPS- OFFICE BUILDING G+2+ ROOF- DUBAI,
- AL MAJLIS- DUBAI
Electrical Design Engineer
Pinnacle Infotech Solution
Madurai
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Lead and guide a small electrical design team, assigning tasks and reviewing outputs for accuracy, and quality.
- Design of fire alarm services and emergency lighting systems.
- Prepare and update Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) for LV, MV, and electrical distribution systems.
- Lighting calculation and achieving lux calculation using Dialux Evo.
- Develop lighting layouts, power layouts, equipment layouts, and ensure proper circuiting and panel schedule preparation.
- Prepare and review shop drawings to match project specifications, authority guidelines, and site requirements.
- Prepare as-built drawings, incorporating site modifications and final installation details.
- Lead and mentor a small electrical design team, allocating tasks, reviewing design deliverables, and ensuring technical accuracy, compliance, and quality assurance throughout project stages.
- Design and coordinate fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA 72.
- Design and implement Emergency and Exit Lighting Systems as per NFPA 101.
- Prepare and update Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) for LV and MV distribution systems in compliance with IEC 60364.
- Develop detailed lighting layouts, small power layouts, equipment layouts, and panel schedules with proper load distribution, diversity application, circuiting strategy, and voltage drop compliance.
- Projects: Cross Island MRT Line Metro Station, Singapore; King Abdul Aziz International Airport – Hajj Terminal, KSA.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Colliers India International
Hyderabad
09.2020 - 04.2024
- Design Tier-4 electrical systems including redundant power paths, N+1 / 2N configurations, and high-availability architectures.
- Prepare SLDs for data center LV/MV distribution, including UPS systems, generators, STS/ATS, PDUs, RPPs, and critical/non-critical panels.
- Perform UPS sizing, transformer sizing, battery autonomy calculations, and evaluate efficiency (PF, THD, load profile).
- Design earthing & bonding systems, ensuring compliance with IEEE, IEC, and data-center grounding standards.
- Develop power, lighting, containment, equipment layouts, and coordinate with ICT/ELV for server rack loads and distribution.
- Supervise on-site installation of cables, panels, UPS systems, busways, generators, grounding networks, and electrical equipment.
- Verify installations against IFC, shop drawings, specifications, and project standards.
- Resolve on-site technical issues and provide design clarifications, RFIs responses, and coordination with MEP teams.
- Project: CTRLS DATA CENTER - HYDERABAD
Electrical Engineer
Velosi Certification LLC
Dubai
11.2017 - 07.2020
- Design LV electrical distribution systems for high-rise towers including transformer rooms, LV rooms, risers, and floor-wise distribution.
- Prepare SLDs for complete building distribution: MDBs, SMDBs, DBs, pump room panels, FA panels, and emergency systems.
- Coordinate with MEP teams for HVAC electrical loads, mechanical equipment panels, and shaft space allocation.
- Design earthing and lightning protection systems suitable for high-rise structures as per IEC/BS standards.
- Support site teams during installation supervision, ensuring installations match design, elevations, and routing pathways.
- Supervise cable megger testing, cable termination checks, and phase sequencing before energization.
- Relay coordination setting checking and verification has to be done.
- Check earthing systems, bonding continuity, and lightning protection installation before commissioning.
- Ensure electrical systems are commissioned as per IFC drawings, authority regulations, and project specifications.
- Projects: DAMAC- GHALIA, DAMAC- VANTAGE, DAMAC- PRIVE, DAMAC- PARAMOUNT TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
Electrical Engineer
MOA Engineering Pvt Ltd
Tamil Nadu
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Develop power, lighting, containment, equipment layouts & Shop drawing preparation.
- Assisted in the installation of cables, conduits, cable trays, trunking, and wiring systems as per supervisor guidance.
- Supported the installation of DBs, SMDBs, panels, lighting fixtures, switches, sockets, and power equipment.
- Reviewed shop drawings to understand routing, levels, and installation requirements.
- Ensured all installations followed safety procedures, method statements, and site rules.
- Supported the team in fixing light fixtures, power points, DB dressing, panel labeling, and field device installation.
Education
GCSEs - project management professsional
project managment institute
2026
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electrical Engineering
Kalasalingam university
01.2016
Skills
- Electrical System Design
- Sizing of transformer
- GENERATOR Sising
- Cable Sizing
- SLD preparation
- Electrical analysis
- Short Circuit Calculation
- Voltage drop calculation
- Earthing design
- Electrical Service Design
- LIGHTING
- Power design
- ELV design
Languages
Tamil
English
Hindi
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information provided in this resume is accurate, complete, and a true reflection of my qualifications and experience. I take full responsibility for the authenticity of all details mentioned and am committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
Certification
- PMP® (Project Management Professional) | Project Management Institute (PMI)
- MIET (Member of the IET) | Institution of Engineering and Technology (UK)
- Society of Engineers (SOE) UAE
- LEED® Green Associate™ - Training completed
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) | In Progress (IET UK)
Timeline
Electrical Engineer
Archdome Consultant Engineer
06.2025 - Current
Electrical Design Engineer
Pinnacle Infotech Solution
04.2024 - 04.2025
Senior Electrical Engineer
Colliers India International
09.2020 - 04.2024
Electrical Engineer
Velosi Certification LLC
11.2017 - 07.2020
Electrical Engineer
MOA Engineering Pvt Ltd
07.2016 - 09.2017
GCSEs - project management professsional
project managment institute
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electrical Engineering
Kalasalingam university