Mahmoud Khaled

Mahmoud Khaled

⚡ Electrical BIM Engineer | Content Creator | Online Instructor

About Me

Professional Summary

Electrical Engineer (B.Sc. '21) with 5+ years of experience in BIM, Electrical Design, Technical Office & Site Management. I'm a Top 1% Udemy Instructor and Content Creator for 15,000+ Engineers.

Passionate about merging cutting-edge BIM technologies with practical engineering solutions while empowering others through Arabic educational content on YouTube & Udemy.

Professional Experience

Electrical BIM Engineer
Advanced Consultancy Center (ACC)
October 2023 – October 2024
Cairo, Egypt (Saudi-based firm)

Led BIM modeling & design for electrical systems, multi-disciplinary coordination, and documentation & compliance.

Key Projects:

King Salman Park – Royal Arts Complex (Saudi Arabia)
Role: Electrical BIM Engineer
Tasks:
  • BIM modeling for lighting systems (indoor/outdoor), power distribution networks, and emergency systems across a 1.5M sq.ft. cultural hub.
  • Executed load assessments for high-density zones (galleries, theaters).
  • Integrated KNX-based smart lighting controls into BIM workflows.
  • Resolved 15+ clashes with HVAC ductwork, avoiding 3-week delays.
Tools:

Revit • Navisworks • Dialux (lighting simulations)

Jazan Entertainment Complex (Saudi Arabia)
Role: Electrical BIM Technical Office Engineer
Tasks:
  • Full-spectrum BIM delivery for low-current systems: Security (CCTV, intrusion detection), Telecom (data networks, fiber optics), AV systems (4K projection, public address).
  • Designed cable tray routing for 5km+ of fiber-optic networks.
  • Collaborated with architects to embed BMS interfaces into structural elements.
  • Delivered zero-error shop drawings for lightning protection systems.
Tools:

Revit • AutoCAD MEP • Excel (cable scheduling)

Technical Toolkit:

BIM Software: Revit | Navisworks | AutoCAD MEP | BIM 360

Analysis Tools: ETAP (load flow) | Dialux (lighting)

Standards: Saudi SEC | IEC | NEC | ISO 19650

Key Achievements:

Cost Savings: Slashed rework costs by $150K+ across projects via proactive clash resolution.
Efficiency Boost: Cut BIM modeling time by 25% through Revit family customization.
Recognition: Awarded ACC's "Top Performer" in Q1 2024 for Jazan project delivery.
Electrical Technical Office Engineer
BENAA for Construction & Project Management
Jun 2022 – Oct 2023
Cairo, Egypt

Developed shop drawings, managed materials, created as-built documentation, and coordinated projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Converted IFC (Issued for Construction) drawings into executable AutoCAD-based shop drawings for electrical systems (power, lighting, low-current).
  • Prepared detailed layouts for conduits, cable trays, and panel schedules aligned with site conditions.
  • Conducted manual material take-offs (MTO) from drawings for 10+ projects, reducing surplus inventory by 15% through precise calculations.
  • Coordinated with procurement to ensure timely delivery of approved materials (cables, DBs, devices).
  • Performed 40+ site visits to verify installations and update drawings, achieving 100% as-built accuracy.
  • Revised drawings post-construction to reflect modifications (e.g., conduit re-routing, panel relocations).
  • Acted as the primary link between site teams and consultants, resolving 50+ RFIs on electrical conflicts.
  • Issued weekly progress reports to stakeholders, highlighting deviations and corrective actions.

Key Projects:

Ezz Elarab Star Mercedes-Benz Showroom
Role: Sole Technical Office Engineer for electrical systems
Tasks:
  • Executed shop drawings for power distribution (HVAC, small power) and low-current systems (CCTV, access control).
  • Redesigned 12+ cable tray routes post-mechanical clashes, avoiding delays.
Tools:

AutoCAD 2D • Excel for MTO

Key Achievements:

Achieved zero design-related rework in 3 projects through meticulous shop drawing reviews.
Electrical Site Engineer
BENAA for Construction & Project Management
Mar 2021 – Jun 2022
Cairo, Egypt

Led site leadership & execution, cross-department coordination, material & compliance management, and inspection & delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Spearheaded full-cycle electrical works for bank branches (SCB Korba & ADCB Merghany), from temporary lighting setups to final handover.
  • Executed approved shop drawings with 100% adherence to design specs, managing a team of 10+ (supervisors, technicians, and assistants).
  • Resolved 30+ clashes with architectural, structural, and mechanical teams through weekly coordination meetings.
  • Streamlined workflows by aligning electrical conduits/trunking with HVAC ducts and structural beams.
  • Conducted initial material take-off (MTO) for 5+ projects, reducing surplus inventory by 20%.
  • Secured consultant approvals for all materials (cables, panels, devices) prior to procurement.
  • Supervised First Fix (conduit embedding), Second Fix (device installation), and Final Fix (commissioning) with zero rework.
  • Attended 50+ site meetings, implementing 100% of consultant comments/ RFIs within deadlines.

Systems Handled:

Power Systems

Lighting • Small Power • HVAC Loads • DBs & Panels

Low-Current Systems

Fire Alarm • CCTV • Data • Access Control • PA System • KNX/BMS

Key Achievements:

Delivered 2 bank branches 15% faster than schedule through optimized clash resolution and team management.
Electrical Design Engineer
Vision Dimensions (Saudi-based Firm)
Dec 2019 – Apr 2020
Back-Office Operations, Cairo, Egypt

Designed electrical systems for luxury villas in Saudi Arabia and prepared technical documentation for licensing approvals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Designed Electrical Systems for luxury villas in Saudi Arabia, catering to high-profile clients.
  • Prepared Technical Documentation for licensing approvals.
  • Collaborated Remotely with Saudi-based teams to align designs with client expectations and architectural plans.

Systems Handled:

Power Systems

Lighting, power distribution, and panel schedules.

Low-Current Systems

Structured cabling, security, and telecom layouts.

Compliance

Ensured adherence to Saudi SEC Standards and IEC Regulations for all designs.

Documentation Prepared:

  • Single-line diagrams (SLDs).
  • Load calculations and circuit breaker coordination.
  • Grounding and lightning protection plans.

Tools Used:

AutoCAD • Dialux (for lighting simulations) • Microsoft Office Suite

Key Achievements:

Delivered 100% compliant designs for 8+ villas, accelerating project approvals by 15% through precise documentation.

Technical Skills

BIM & Design Software

Revit
AutoCAD
Navisworks
BIM 360
Dialux
ETAP

Electrical Systems

Power Distribution
Lighting Design
Low-Current Systems
Fire Alarm
CCTV
Access Control
BMS/KNX

Standards & Codes

Saudi SEC
IEC
NEC
ISO 19650

Project Management

Material Take-off
Shop Drawings
As-Built Documentation
Clash Detection
Site Supervision

Content Creation

Course Development
Video Production
Technical Writing
Educational Content

Office Software

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
PDF Editors

Educational Courses

Founder & Instructor of GO AHEAD MK Platform with 15,000+ subscribers and 500,000+ views. Offering both paid professional courses and free educational content in Arabic.

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Location

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