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Kartik B. Sonigra

Kartik B. Sonigra

Lead Electrical Desginer I Sr. BIM Coordinator
Gandhinagar

Summary

With over 14 years of experience as a Lead Designer and Electrical I BIM Coordinator in Facilities Design, I have honed my skills and knowledge. Throughout my career, I have contributed to the progress and development of firms, particularly in the automotive and battery manufacturing sectors. My expertise spans various areas, including building engineering for automotive industrial plants, large battery and car manufacturing plants, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and commercial buildings. I possess a strong background in BIM workflow and have successfully managed Designer Teams, ensuring smooth coordination across different disciplines. Moreover, I have previous experience in technology design, specifically in ELV systems for a wide range of projects. Currently, I am a dedicated Electrical Designer at SSOE Group (Mumbai), working remotely as a full-time employee.

Work History

Electrical Designer 4

SSOE Group
06.2022 - Current
  • Create, Set up & Manage 3D model for Electrical and Technology in Revit MEP.
  • Working experience in Autodesk ACC/BIM 360 for project document access.
  • Preparing drawing sets for submission for various sub-disciplines of Electrical & Technology.
  • Creating a layout for Electrical room, Substation room and Telecom room layout, prepare Circuit diagram (SLD) & Riser, Details and Revit Automatic schedules on the drawing.
  • Doing direct dealing & Reporting to US team members and completing the projects in different stages like DD, CD etc.
  • Attend interdisciplines coordination meetings, and resolve the clashes using Revit and Naviswork.
  • Collaborate with design and construction teams to address onsite issues and discrepancies, ensuring the accuracy and design information in BIM models.
  • Understand the requirements and project schedules, guaranteeing that BIM activities are in sync with it.
  • Create and Implement BIM Standards and Monitor work flow. Give Training and assure quality checks.
  • Updating/Modifying companies standard Revit families as per requirement and creating basic content/parameter families if required.
  • Involve in Hiring Designers, Schedule Training and Mentorship to make sure they align with companies requirements for productivity and quality.
  • Also, Coordinate the project due dates and Manage Workload with the team, assist the junior staff with their doubts/issues before completing/submit the work to US staff.
  • Working experience of Revit MEP modeling for international projects like Industrial, Automotive plant, Battery and Car manufacturing plants, FMCG plants, hospitals, schools & universities, labs, offices and public facilities projects etc.
  • In my present job, I have acquainted myself with work management & involvement in team efforts for the successful completion of projects. Process planning, discussion & suggestion for timely completion of projects. Planning, Distribution & Follow-up of Jobs.
  • Delivered high-quality designs that met client specifications through meticulous attention to detail during drafting stages.
  • Achievement - One Promotion during my tenure and,
  • Got an opportunity to visit the company headquarter office in the USA, 4 Job site visits including one of the largest battery manufacturing company and Blue Oval City - Ford Plant Tennessee (TEVC), where I am one of the contributors and special USA collaboration for 3 weeks.

Junior Designer & Sr. BIM/CAD Technician

IMEG Engineering Consultants
01.2013 - 06.2022
  • Preparing a 3D model for Electrical and Technology systems in Revit MEP.
  • Link Architectural model then clean up and set up it accordingly standard/requirements.
  • Doing floor plan set up, creating its views and sheets as per requirements.
  • Performing MEP (multiple disciplines) coordination in Revit model and Naviswork if required.
  • Updating/Modifying companies standard Revit families as per requirement and creating basic content/parameter families if required.
  • Preparing drawing layout for lighting & Power system with basic design concept & projects work scope.
  • Preparing drawing layout for Security, Video Surveillance, Structure Cabling, Nurse Call, and Paging System with basic design concept and project work scope.
  • Creating a layout for Electrical room and Telecom room layout, drafting Circuit diagram & Riser, Details and schedules on the drawing.
  • Doing direct dealing & Reporting to US team members and complete the projects in different stages like DD, CD etc.
  • Also, give training and assist the junior staff with their doubts/issues before completing/submit the work to US staff.
  • Preparing supplementary drawings, Reviewing shop drawings at a primary stage.
  • Working experience of Revit MEP modelling for international projects like hospitals, schools & universities, labs, offices and public facilities projects etc.
  • Achievement - Received Best Employee Performance Award 2013.
  • Received Best Employee Performance Award 2019.
  • 4 Promotion during my tenure.

Junior Electrical Engineer

Electrical Research & Development Association (ERDA)
07.2011 - 01.2013
  • Worked in SHORT CIRCUIT LABORATORY (capacity of 50 kA) L.V. department.
  • Testing and Quality check of various Electrical Products as per their relevant national and international standards.
  • Routine Tests are carried out on different types of transformers as Per IS and IEC Standards.
  • Involvement in Routine tests performed on various types of Instrument Transformers as per their relevant standards.
  • Routine Tests are performed on various L.T. as well as H.T. switchgear items like VCB, ACB, Isolator, Panel, MCCB, MCB, RCCB, RCBO, Starter, and various switch gears and control gears as per IS, IEC, Australian and Canadian Standards.
  • Superior in Physical Inspection, Design and Drawing verification of Transformers, CT, PT and various switch gears and control gears.
  • Performed Maintenance of 66 kV sub-station and short circuit laboratory.
  • Received Incentive award for achieving more than targeted income for 2012.

Switch Board Operator

Simms Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
01.2011 - 07.2011
  • Doing Operation & Maintenance of GETCO 132 & 66kV Sub-station.
  • Taken care of outage and maintenance during Routine or Emergency shutdown.

Automation, Control & Maintenance Electrical Engineer

Fashion Ceramics Pvt. Ltd.
05.2010 - 12.2010
  • Performed routine maintenance and emergency fault solutions to run plant without interruption.
  • Worked in 12 hours duty shift in Ceramics production plant which is run in an Automation system.

Education

Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Polytechnic, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Vadodara
06.2005 - 03.2010

S.S.C - Technical

G.S.E.B.
Gujarat
01.2005 - 12.2005

Skill Profile

Familiar with various Electrical products like switchgear and transformers., Good command on basic design and floor plan layout for all ELV systems, Lighting, Power and grounding. Able to perform AEC coordination and make basic design calculation & scheduling. Able to set up the Revit MEP model and floor plan, MEP Coordination., Knowledge of Basic Revit Family creation and model management activity., Training & Mentorship and Managing designer's work., All versions of Autodesk Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Naviswork, ACC & BIM360., Revit tool: Elum, CTC Tools, Ideate Software, Design Master., Electrical Tool: PTW, Visual.

Skills

Timeline

Electrical Designer 4

SSOE Group
06.2022 - Current

Junior Designer & Sr. BIM/CAD Technician

IMEG Engineering Consultants
01.2013 - 06.2022

Junior Electrical Engineer

Electrical Research & Development Association (ERDA)
07.2011 - 01.2013

Switch Board Operator

Simms Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
01.2011 - 07.2011

Automation, Control & Maintenance Electrical Engineer

Fashion Ceramics Pvt. Ltd.
05.2010 - 12.2010

Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Polytechnic, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
06.2005 - 03.2010

S.S.C - Technical

G.S.E.B.
01.2005 - 12.2005

Languages

English
Hindi
Gujarati

Extra Curriculum

3 Months in Data Entry in Kaplon Institute as Team Leader on night shift.

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: X 8911067
  • Holding a B1/B2 USA visa valid till 2034.
  • Date of Birth: 10/10/90
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Single

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Kartik B. SonigraLead Electrical Desginer I Sr. BIM Coordinator