Curriculum Vitae

Douglas A Neal

Position: Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Profession: Building Services Engineer

Year of Birth: 1972

Nationality: British

Specialisation: Building Services Engineering (Electrical/IT bias)

Qualifications

CENG MCIBSE (Corporate Member) MIEE (non Corporate)

BEng Honours (2:1) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Systems for Environmental Services) Southbank University, London

HNC Electrical Installations Croydon College, Croydon.

ONC Electrical Installations Brunel College, Bristol.

Skills

AutoCAD 2018 literate including 3D. Fully versed in Amtech, Hevacomp, Relux, Dialux, National Engineering Specification tool. Basic Revit.

Ability to use most recognised Extranet document management websites (BIW/Conject, ASite, Connect, etc).

I can fully design, specify and manage installations of Transformers, Switchgear, Generators, UPS Systems, Power Factor Correction, Lighting (from domestic to display, commercial to industrial), distributed power systems (from production line to offices), Fire Alarm Systems, Security Systems. I can undertake outline designs for heating/ cooling, drainage, ventilation and general heat loss/ gain calculations. I can fully coordinate all building services.

I am experienced in:

• Offices, Schools, External Lighting
• Hospital Projects from Wards to Operating Theatres
• Data Centres including compliance with Tier Classifications and multiple back up systems including grid modifications.
• Warehousing including racking lighting, power distribution and external lighting.
• Accommodation including Code for Sustainable Homes Compliance, Occupational Therapist Compliance, Web based lighting and heating control.
• Stock condition surveying and life time costings

I have good mechanical knowledge and reasonable design skills but know my limitations.

I have been QASM qualified and often assist in matters of QA.

I have mentored three people through their degrees in my spare time and am currently mentoring a mechanical engineer through her Chartership application.

Relevant experience/key qualifications

A degree in Electrical and Electronic engineering, coupled with extensive computer and network knowledge. Broad understanding of Mechanical/ Public Health and detailed understanding of Electrical/ Electronic systems in Buildings.

Languages: basic skills in Spanish (written and verbal self taught), intermediate French (written and verbal), basic German.