AVAILABLE · IRELAND / EU · STAMP 1G

Muhammad Usama.
Electrical Engineer — Solar PV Design.

Designing, installing, and commissioning commercial & industrial solar PV systems from 100kW to 12MW since 2018 — across Pakistan, Canada, and Ireland. Registered Engineer, Pakistan Engineering Council.

PVsyst Helioscope PV*SOL AutoCAD Electrical ETAP Solargraf
DWG-00 · SINGLE LINE DIAGRAMSCALE N.T.S.
PV ARRAY INVERTER DC / AC BESS METER GRID GENSET 100kW – 12MW · COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL SCALE IEC / IEEE COMPLIANT · GRID-TIED · HYBRID
DRAWN: M. USAMAREV A · 2026
DWG-01ABOUT

Profile

Electrical Engineer with combined experience since 2018 across the design, installation, project management, and commissioning of commercial and industrial-scale solar PV systems (100kW to 10MW), and the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical infrastructure in safety-critical industrial environments.

Experience gained at Nippon Energy Pvt. Ltd., Ontario Net Zero (Canada), NRTC Energies Pvt Ltd, and Al-Barkat Rice Mills (Electricity Generation Plant), complemented by an earlier electrical apprenticeship at Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim. Skilled in developing SLDs, layouts, BOMs, cable sizing, and energy yield reports using PVsyst, Helioscope, PV*SOL, Solargraf, SketchUp, and AutoCAD Electrical, and in preparing techno-commercial proposals for national and international tenders.

Practical experience maintaining and troubleshooting switchgear, motor control centres, and control gear, supporting preventative and statutory periodical maintenance of electrical equipment, and working to hazardous area classification and HSE compliance requirements. Registered Engineer with the Pakistan Engineering Council, standards-driven with working knowledge of IEC/IEEE standards.

2018
EXPERIENCE SINCE
12MW
LARGEST DESIGN
250+
RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS
PEC
REGISTERED ENGINEER
DWG-02CORE COMPETENCIES

What I Bring

01 Solar PV System Design & Estimation
02 Techno-Commercial Proposals & Tendering
03 Electrical Infrastructure Design & Maintenance
04 Switchgear, MCC & Control Gear
05 Statutory & Preventative Maintenance
06 Hazardous Area Classification
07 HSE & Standards Compliance (IEC/IEEE)
08 Commissioning & Handover
09 Full Driving Licence
DWG-03TECHNICAL SKILLS

My Toolkit

SOLAR PV DESIGN

System layouts, SLDs, BOMs, cable sizing, shading analysis, and energy yield reports using PVsyst, Helioscope, PV*SOL, Solargraf, and SketchUp.

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE

Switchgear, motor control centres, control gear, preventative maintenance (PM) routines, statutory periodical maintenance.

GENERATION SYSTEMS

LV and MV generation, distribution, and protection systems; transformers up to 12MVA; excitation systems.

HAZARDOUS AREA & SAFETY

Hazardous area classification, HSE-compliant technical standards, emergency load shedding systems.

ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

Single-line diagrams, MCC schematics, control schematics produced and updated in AutoCAD Electrical.

GRID INTEGRATION

Grid-tied PV systems integrated with diesel gensets and battery energy storage systems (BESS), compliant with IEC/IEEE and local grid standards.

CRM & PROPOSALS

Techno-commercial proposals and tender documentation; CRM-driven design lifecycle management using HubSpot and Salesforce.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Root-cause fault-finding and diagnosis on live plant and engineered systems.

SOFTWARE & TOOLS

PVsyst, Helioscope, PV*SOL, Solargraf, SketchUp, AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, MATLAB/Simulink, Microsoft Office.

DWG-04PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Where I've Worked

Asst. Manager Designs & Estimation
Nippon Energy Pvt. Ltd. · Remote
Jun 2025 – Present
  • Led end-to-end engineering design, installation, project management, and commissioning of commercial and industrial-scale solar PV systems ranging from 100kW to 10MW, including carports, rooftop, ground-mounted, and hybrid configurations.
  • Developed and reviewed detailed system layouts, SLDs, BOMs, cable sizing, and energy yield reports using PVsyst, Helioscope, PV*SOL, and AutoCAD.
  • Conducted comprehensive technical feasibility studies and load assessments to support proposal development and project acquisition for PV Solar and Hydrogen Energy.
  • Provided accurate cost estimation and techno-commercial proposals for national and international tenders, reducing bid-preparation time by 20%.
  • Integrated grid-tied PV systems with diesel gensets and battery energy storage solutions (BESS) while complying with IEC, IEEE, and local grid standards.
  • Maintained high standards of documentation for QA/QC processes, site commissioning protocols, and client handover packages.
Design Expert & CRM
Ontario Net Zero · Canada
Feb 2024 – May 2025
  • Delivered high-accuracy solar PV system designs (residential and commercial) using PVsyst, SketchUp, Solargraf, and AutoCAD, ensuring optimal energy yield and ROI.
  • Leveraged advanced CRM platforms (HubSpot, Salesforce) to manage the entire design lifecycle from client inquiry to project completion.
  • Conducted detailed site assessments using remote tools (satellite imagery, LIDAR data, 3D modeling) to develop shading analyses and layout optimizations.
  • Coordinated closely with international sales, engineering, and compliance teams to deliver tailored solar solutions under tight deadlines.
  • Implemented standardized templates and QA processes to streamline proposal generation and reduce design time by 30%.
  • Supported training and onboarding of junior designers and interns on CRM best practices and solar simulation tools.
Electrical Engineer
Al-Barkat Rice Mills · Electricity Generation Plant
Mar 2023 – Jan 2024
  • Maintained and supported electrical systems at an electricity generation plant, contributing to reliable plant operation.
  • Applied strong analytical and teamwork skills across critical plant projects, maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues and clients.
  • Provided ongoing electrical engineering support to the facility, working alongside operations and management teams.
Manager Designs & Estimation / Asst. Design & Operation Manager
NRTC Energies Pvt Ltd · Pakistan
Feb 2021 – Mar 2023
  • Led design of multi-megawatt solar PV systems for commercial and industrial clients.
  • Developed SLDs, layouts, and technical documents using PVsyst, AutoCAD, and Excel.
  • Supervised junior engineers and ensured compliance with local and international standards.
Apprentice (Electrical)
Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Ltd · Karachi
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020
  • Applied hazardous area classification and HSE-compliant technical standards in a chemical/fertilizer plant environment, completing skill development courses in protection relays, VFDs, motor protection, and transformer oil testing.
  • Worked across power distribution, motor control centres, switchgear, and fire alarm systems, contributing to protection relay upgrade projects and MV/LV cabling and switchgear installation.
  • Carried out daily inspection and troubleshooting of substation and distribution equipment, coordinating with plant operations to resolve technical queries.
DWG-05PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS

What I've Built

12MW
Fatima Group, Multan
DESIGNING
11MW
FCML Multan
DESIGNING · HT LINE TERMINATION
10MW
Shaheen Steel
DESIGN · INSTALL · TEST · COMMISSION
7.5MW
Sapphire Textile Mills, Unit 5–7
DESIGN · INSTALL · TEST · COMMISSION · HT LINE
7.3MW
Style Textiles Pvt Ltd
DESIGN · INSTALL · TEST · COMMISSION · HT LINE
3MW
SPD — Ground-Mounted
DESIGN · INSTALLATION PENDING
1MW
Mazhar Lines
DESIGN · INSTALL · TEST · COMMISSION · HT LINE
1MW
Naval Headquarter
DESIGN · INSTALL · TEST · COMMISSION
515kW
Rooftop System
DESIGNED · INSTALLATION PENDING
475kW
Golf Club Car Parking Sheds (of 1MW total)
DESIGN · INSTALL · TEST · COMMISSION
324kW
Zalmi House (Haier Group)
DESIGN · INSTALL · TEST · COMMISSION · GENSET
250kW
FC HQ Turbat, Balochistan
DESIGN · INSTALL · TEST · COMMISSION
+ 250+ residential systems (5kW–100kW), on-grid & hybrid, designed and commissioned across Pakistan · plus 0.5MW at Chitral Lines
DWG-06EDUCATION & REGISTRATION

Academic Background

2024 – 2025 · COMPLETED APRIL 2025

MSc Artificial Intelligence

National College of Ireland, Dublin

Applied machine learning and AI methodologies alongside core engineering practice.

GRADUATED 2020

B.Sc. Electrical Engineering

Sharif College of Engineering and Technology, Lahore — affiliated with UET Lahore

Meets minimum degree qualification in Electrical Engineering requirement.

REGISTERED ENGINEER · Pakistan Engineering Council · Reg. No. ELECT/86918 · February 2021
DWG-07ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Achievements & Development

LANGUAGES

English — Fluent

Urdu / Punjabi — Native

ACHIEVEMENT

RoboWar Runner-Up, HITEC University (2018)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

National Workshop on Smart Grid — Empowering Engineers for Future Grids, IEEEP, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore (2017)

EARLIER INTERNSHIPS

  • Intern, Smart Grid Management with AI — NRTC Energies Pvt Ltd (Oct–Dec 2020)
  • Intern — Ch. Basharat Ali & Co (Jul–Oct 2020)
  • Electrical Intern, Distribution Transformers Dept — Pak Elektron Limited (PEL) (Jul–Aug 2019)
  • DWG-08CONTACT

    Get In Touch

    Open to Electrical Engineering and Solar PV Design roles across Ireland and the EU. Willing to pursue Authorised Person (AP) qualification as required.

    LOCATION
    Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland