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Merna Saad

Merna Saad

Steel Detailing Checker Engineer
Cairo

Summary

Experienced Structural Steel Detailing Engineer with over 10 years of hands-on experience in the detailing and fabrication of mega steel structures, industrial facilities, and commercial buildings. Proven track record of leading teams effectively for 1 year, demonstrating strong leadership and project management skills. Skilled in utilizing industry-leading software and technologies to produce accurate and efficient structural designs. Known for my ability to adapt quickly to new challenges and environments, with a strong commitment to continuous self-improvement and learning.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Detailing Checker Engineer

MSSI, Cairo
08.2023 - Current
  • Lead a team on multiple projects, overseeing the export of fabrication and erection drawings.
  • Managed complex projects characterized by significant challenges, successfully resolving all encountered issues to ensure project delivery and quality standards.
  • Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills, contributing to the seamless execution of structural engineering projects.
  • Projects participated in:

1. The Avenue Mall project, Riyadh, KSA.

2. Hotel 12, Ummahat Alshaykh, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, is a 'wellness hub.'

3. Infrastructure and public buildings on Prince Mohammed bin Salman Road.

4. Sheraton Taiba Hotel, located in Saudi Arabia.

5. Al Khobar Entertainment Development.

6. Consolidation center.

Senior Steel Detailing Engineer

Setec Egypt a subsidiary of the French group Setec, Cairo
02.2020 - 07.2023
  • Worked extensively with Tekla Structures program for modeling and exporting engineering drawings, coordinating between steel structure, concrete, and mechanical work to prevent clashes and successfully exported design drawings from Tekla Structures on delivery time.
  • Projects participated in:
  • 1. Exporting design drawings from Tekla Structures for:
  • A) Cairo university metro station line 3.
  • B) Boualk el Dakrour metro station line 3.
  • C) El Bohy station metro station line 3.
  • D) Qawmmiya metro station line 3.
  • E) Ring Road metro station line 3.
  • 2. Tekla Model for tendering for El Sheikh Mansour metro station line 3.

Steel Detailing Engineer

Assent (Shaafar) Steel Industry Company, Cairo
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Utilized Tekla Structures throughout project lifecycle, from detailed design to fabrication and erection phases.
  • Resolved challenges during fabrication phase, collaborating closely with steel factories to ensure accuracy and quality of steel components.
  • Addressed on-site issues during erection phase, employing problem-solving skills to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
  • Projects participated in:
  • 1. Al Dahabia Thamima Zone B.
  • 2. The Armed officers club and hotel.
  • 3. Deira water front.
  • 4. Gas turbine building (GT Building).
  • 5. Al Wasl plaza.
  • 6. Harbour pt.
  • 7. Pr-2019-22- Ferrari world kid zone (zipline).
  • 8. Abu-Dhabi Plaza.
  • 9. Reem mall.

Steel Detailing Engineer

AIC (Arabian International Company for Steel Structure), Cairo
07.2015 - 12.2018
  • Worked extensively with Tekla Structures program for modeling and exporting engineering drawings.
  • Projects participated in:
  • 1. Riyadh metro project-line 3.
  • 2. Fadhili Gas-Fired Combined Heat and Power (CHP).
  • 3. Jazan Refinery and Terminal Project.
  • 4. SAOC JAZAN IGCC PKG2 SRU IK-EPC.

Education

Master Degree - Civil Engineering

Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt
09.2014 - 07.2016

B.Sc. - Civil Engineering

Ain Shams University
09.2010 - 07.2014

Skills

  • General Skills:

1 Strong administrative and organizational skills

2 Experienced in problem-solving

3 Work effectively both as team member and independently

4 Excellent communication and IT skills

5 Enthusiastic and committed

6 Flexible in terms of working hours

7 Leadership

  • Technical Skills:

Drawing skills Program: AutoCAD, Tekla Structures, Revit,
Navisworks
Analysis skills: Sap, pcACOLUMN, IdeaStatica

Timeline

Detailing Checker Engineer

MSSI, Cairo
08.2023 - Current

Senior Steel Detailing Engineer

Setec Egypt a subsidiary of the French group Setec, Cairo
02.2020 - 07.2023

Steel Detailing Engineer

Assent (Shaafar) Steel Industry Company, Cairo
01.2019 - 01.2020

Steel Detailing Engineer

AIC (Arabian International Company for Steel Structure), Cairo
07.2015 - 12.2018

Master Degree - Civil Engineering

Ain Shams University
09.2014 - 07.2016

B.Sc. - Civil Engineering

Ain Shams University
09.2010 - 07.2014
Merna SaadSteel Detailing Checker Engineer