RAHUL PATEL MTech, MIET

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER,

WSP | PB, ME GROUP.

Profile Summery:
Rahul Patel is a post-graduate Engineer having 10 years of experience in
design and project coordination for high-rise office/ residential buildings,
Hospital, hotels, stadiums, university, green buildings and road utilities
projects in Middle East. His consultancy experience includes working
globally in countries like UAE, Qatar, Lebanon and UK.
Presently, he is working as a Principal Engineer with WSP | PARSONS
BRINCKERHOFF consultant and looking after designs/drawings delivery for
UAE and Qatar projects.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Codes And Standards:
IEE wiring regulations
IESNA- 8 and BS for lighting
Lightning protection - BS
EN 62305, Furse manual.
Code of Practice for
Earthing - BS 7430:1998
National Fire Alarm Code
Commercial Building
Standard for Telecom
Pathway TIA-568 & 569
Authorities codes and
Specifications.
Qatar Highway Design
Manual/ LRDP codes.

As a Principal Engineer, Rahul Patel is responsible for allocated cost and manhours management to perform project tasks with highest level of technical/
presentation quality in line with middle east client and local authorities
requirements.
His vast experience includes concept, prelim and detailed design stages
deliveries including coordination with architecture, other design steams,
contractors, vendors, suppliers, and other sub-consulting firms on regular
basis and in line with project submission deadlines and clients requirements.
He is exposed to project delivery process from feasibility investigation to
detailed design process with an emphasis on collaborative working, open
communication and health and safety.
He is reporting the cost & program status for construction contracts to
associate of ME Infrastructure Head.
He is also having considerable understanding of GEEN Building design and
worked on number of LEED projects including platinum and gold USGBC
certification.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:
Local Authorities
specifications:

Kahramaa Electrical, Qatar.

Vodaphone, Qatar.
Ooredoo, Qatar.
DEWA, UAE.
ADEWA,UAE.
SEWA, UAE.
SEC, KSA.

Lighting Design:

Indoor and Outdoor

Rahul Patel is a specialist in indoor and outdoor lighting design. His vast
experience includes lighting design for Office, Residential, Hospital, Library,
Museum, Tunnels, Sports Stadiums, Water Fountains and Landscape for
Middle East projects.
He is also having considerable experience on building facade lighting and
decorative lighting design.
He has designed centralized lighting control system using EIB/KNX system
for number of projects and having working level understanding of sensors
interfacing with lighting, actuator control and digital control device
selection.
His design expertise includes emergency and exit sign lighting system
including ECBS (Emergency Central Battery System) to meet NFPA codes
and standards.

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Key Design Expertise:

Indoor /Outdoor Lighting

LV/MV network
Telecom/Data Network
Fire Alarm System
Security Access System
Earthing Design
Lightning Protection
Elevator and Escalators
Pumping Station Design
Street lighting
Utilities Design

Register Member:
IIT-Bombay.(Indian
Institute Of Technology)
IEEE (Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers)
IE (Institute of Engineering)
LEED- USGBC (Leadership in
Energy and Environment
Design, U.S. Green Building
Council)
QSAS- QATAR (Qatar
Sustainability Assessment
System)
IET, UK (The Institution of
Engineering and
Technology)

His responsibilities also includes Lamps and Luminaires selection/

arrangement based on DiaLUX and CalcuLUX software to meet minimum
requirements of IESNA/CEBSI.
Scheduling for Lighting Power Panel, Lighting Relay Panel, Emergency
lighting Panel and ECBS Panel.
Defining specification for luminaire including IP ratings, reflectors, lamp
type, mounting type in line with interior designer and architecture
requirements and lighting layout coordination with fire alarm equipment,
sprinkle, speaker, AC duct outlets.

LV/MV network design for building :

440V, 11kV and above

Scheme design from service entry till final sub distribution boards and
preparation of Power Single Line Diagram (SLD).
Selection and arrangement of MV/LV switchgears, breaker, transformers,
cable routing, cable trays and distribution panels.
Life safety load and emergency load calculations, selection of Generators
and UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply).
Coordination with architecture and structure team for Electrical rooms,
Electrical closet, shafts, transformer and generator foundations, cable
tranches and tray.
Coordination and understanding of mechanical equipment load
requirement and design of MCC (Motor Control Centre) and MCP (Motor
Control Panels).
Selection of MV Loop distribution(ring arrangement, mesh arrangement,
branch arrangement) in line with local power authorities requirements.

Low Current Network Design:

Telecom /Data/Fire and Safety

Addressable /Non-addressable Fire alarm system and public addressing

systems design based on NFPA 17th edition handbook.
Telecom and data network design based on client requirements and
Commercial Building Standard for Tele-communication Pathway TIA-568
& 569.
CCTV and ACS (Access Control System) design for building security.
Coordination with architecture and structure team for Telecom rooms,
Telecom closet, shaft and cable tray and equipment placement.

Other Building System Design:

Earthing/ Lightning / BMS

Earthing system design based on Code of Practice for Earthing- BS

7430:1998
Lightning risk assessment and protection system design.
Selection of passenger and service Elevator / escalators for high-rise
building, shopping malls, football stadium based on Lifts Installation and
Safety Rules BS ISO 4190-1:1999 & BS EN 81-1.
Understanding of BMS(Building Management System).

Green Building Design: LEED Certifications.

LEED, USGBC

Modification in strategy to use efficient Indoor and Outdoor lighting

design to meet LEED certification requirement .
Day lighting calculation and relevant suggestions to guide architect on
improve of natural lights.
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Personal Details:
Address:

2305, Sector-50, Noida, UP.

INDIA

Phone No:

+91 8860710400 (INDIA)

Email Id:

rahulpatel30666@gmail.com

Skype Id:

rahulpatel30666

Design of solar power roof for building and parking to achieved desire
credit.
Smart lighting control using censers and DCS (Digital Control System).

Pumping Station Design

Motor Control Centre Design

Selection of starters, cables and breakers for Motor control Centre based
on NEC -2008.
General power socket and Indoor lighting based on CIBSE lighting code
and previous project experience.
Substation requirement and Incoming feeder calculations.

Street lighting and Electrical Utilities Design

STL/LV/MV/HV.

Street Lighting DIAlux calculations based on QHDM/LRDP requirements in

line with IESNA-8/BS codes.
Recommendations on existing cable network diversion/relocation to
minimize project cost.
Luminaire selections (HPS, LED etc.), pole arrangement layout, SLD in
accordance with Local/International codes and IEEE -17th edition wiring
regulations.
LV/MV distribution network design including load estimation, Feeder pillar
requirement, Substation/ Switching station, MV loop arrangement.
Preparations of utilities corridor cross section according to Ministry of
Municipality and Urban Planning-(MMUP), or recommended Highway
Manual.
Proposal of land accusation for utilities corridor and substation /switching
station locations.
Coordination with local authorities to map existing utilities and allot
corridor for minimum utilities diversion and provide cost effective solution
in line with MMUP/PWA requirements.

KEY POSITIONS AND PROJECTS SUMMERY:

WSP | PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF- India.
Middle East Team: Principal Engineer

(Sept.-2014 to Present)

Mefraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi: (Renovation and extension of Hospital owned and operated by Abu
Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (SEHA) which is responsible for the curative activities of the public
hospitals and clinics of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.)
Montrose (Eden Residency), Dubai: (Building systems design of High-rise buildings having 2 residential
22 floors building, 3 basements and one hotel.)
Blue Waters WHARF, Dubai: (Blue Waters Island will consists of residential areas, retail stores,
entertainment zones, and hospitality zones.)
Qatar Highway Projects: (Design and Supervision of New Orbital Highway and Truck Route (P023)Contract-1 and Al Wakra Bypass and Truck Routes (P027)

WSP- UAE.
Abu Dhabi/Shaif/Delhi : Senior Engineer

(Mar.-2013 to Sept.-2014)

Saadiyat Villas and Infrastructure, Abu Dhabi, UAE. (27km2 mixed-use developments in Abu Dhabi that
includes museums, hotels, residential and retail, with a projected total population of 250,000).
Ashjar (Canopy) Living-Residential, Dubai. (Building systems design of 7 high-rise tower and related
communities centers including retail, Gym, Mosque and Sport complex)

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 Al Safeer, Qatar. (Building systems design and electrical distribution infrastructure design of Mixed user
development having villas, high rises buildings and Hotel)
The Local Roads & Drainage Program, Ashghal: Contract -2 (Qatar North): ( Design of Qatar North- 076:
Roads and Infra In Leghwairiya Village and Qatar North- 078: Link Roads between Al Ghezlaniya and
Ghuwainiya)

Dar Al-Handasah, UAE/Qatar/India.

Design/Site Office: Senior Engineer

(July-2011 to Mar.-2013)

Dubai International Airport Concourse 3 and 4, Dubai- UAE. (Project approaching LEED certification
having core and shell areas, Workshops, Food and Beverage area. 2% of total electricity will be feed from
PV solar Energy System.)
The Pearl infrastructure development, Doha- Qatar. (he island is a phased mixed-use entity of themed
districts entailing beachfront villas, elegant town homes, luxury apartments, exclusive penthouses, five
star resorts, marinas as well as upscale retail and restaurants.)
Al Khor Football Stadium, Qatar. (Al Khor is a 70,000-seat state-of-the-art football stadium designed for
the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar)
Expansion of Khalifa Football Stadium, Qatar. (The renovation includes revamping the venue to
encompass a seating capacity of 40,000 during the tournament and become compliant with FIFAs
stadium requirements to be able to host group stage, round of 16 and quarter finals matches.)

Dar Al-Handasah, Lebanon.

Beirut design office: Engineer

(Jan.-2011 to July-2011)

Hospital for Princess Nora Abdul Rahman University- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Hospital is Design to serve
university having capacity of 13,000 students and staff.)
Makka Pumping station Design, Saudi Arabia. (Electrical systems design such as Motor Control Centres,
Cable system requirements of 230 kW motor load.)

Dar Al-Handasah, India.

Pune design office: Graduate Engineer

(Agu.-2009 to Jan.-2012)

Al-Hasa development, Hasa Area, Saudi Arabia. (Building and infrastructure development for sang area
which includes 2300 soldieries villas, 21 schools, 14 communities centers, 15 amenities area and 20
mosque )
Security Buildings, Saudi Arabia. (These are high rise buildings in Shamiyah Area in Saudi Arabia and
each one has a built-up area of 170,000 m2 (Approx.)).
Dubai International Airport Concourse 3 and 4, Dubai- UAE. (MV-LV systems design of concourse which
include food and beverage area, office, utilities service and other general area.)
Assir- Jizan Tunnels, Saudi Arabia. (22 tunnels having total length of more than 15 KM)

IIT Bombay, Mumbai.

Electrical Dept: Project Engineer.

(July-2007 to May-2009)

Wind Energy Infrastructure development, Karnataka, India. (18 MW plant having total 12 wind Turbine
System).
Solar PV Energy System- development, Anand, Gujarat. (2 MV plant having grid connected system with
Maximum Power Point Tracking).

Shree Balleshwar Consultancy, Gandhinagar, India

(Part time job during graduation period): Project Staff.

(Aug.-2005 to May-2007)

East Avenue, Ahmedabad, India. (5 building project having 11 floors each).

Gargi, Gandhinagar, India. (9 building project having 7 floors each with landscape design).
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EDUCATION BACKGROUND:
Program/Exam

Board/Institute

Percentage/CGPA*/Remarks

C. Eng. (Chartered Eng.)

Institution of Engineering.

Qualified.

M. Tech. (Power System)

IIT Bombay, Mumbai.

8.6 *

GATE (Electrical)

Indian Institute of Technology.

G.E.C. Gandhinagar.
(Converted to IIT Gandhinagar.)

All India Rank-30 (99.87 Percentile)

Senior Secondary Exam

G.H.S.E.B., Gandhinagar.

72.3

Secondary Exam

G.S.E.B., Gandhinagar.

88.3

B.E. (Electrical)

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PUBLICATION:
Patel Rahulkumar and Agarwal V.(2009) Armature and Field Controlled DC Motor Based Emulation for
Energy Conversion System., International conference on sustainability in Energy and Buildings, held in
Brighton, United Kingdom during 29th & 30th April and 1st May 2009.

PATENT:
Patent no. 2409/MUM/2011
Agarwal V and Patel Rahulkumar., Dual Controlled DC Motor Based Emulation for Wind Sheer and Shade
Effects..

SOFTWARE SKILLS:
Software

Basic

Experience Level
Working

Expert

Engineering Software
ETAP
MatLAB
Furse Strike Risk v5.0
Amtech
DiaLUX (Road /Room Lighting)
CalcuLUX (Outdoor Lighting)
Ulysses (Road Lighting)
Electric Power SpecSize
Power Suite
Elevate
Sewer CAD/Storm CAD
Drafting Software
AutoCAD
AutoCAD Civil-3D
Revit

AWARDS/ SCHOLARSHIPS:

WSP- Star Performer Of the Year-2013 is awarded by WSP group.

Secured All India Rank-30 with 99.87 Percentile in GATE- 2007. (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering).
Gate Scholarships for two years is provided by MHRD. (Ministry of Human Resource Development).
Foreign Travel Grant for Young Scientists/Research Scholars is awarded by CSIR
Junior Research Fellowship, June-2008 (Among Top 20%) is awarded By CSIR.
Secured Gold Medal in Gujarat University Chess Championship.

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