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Engineering at scale
For over two decades

Strategic Technical and Engineering Manager with 22+ years across large-scale water infrastructure and building MEP — from 700+ km transmission networks and 600,000 m³/day treatment plants to the mechanical systems of Jeddah Tower.

Mohamed Abokhatwa
Biography

I am a Technical and Engineering Manager with over 22 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure and building projects. I currently serve as Mechanical Manager on Jeddah Tower — one of the world’s tallest buildings — leading the delivery of its mechanical and MEP systems. My work spans the full project lifecycle — from conceptual design and hydraulic analysis through to construction supervision and commissioning.

My technical specialisation centres on hydraulic transient analysis (water hammer and surge), large-diameter transmission pipelines, pump station design, and water and wastewater treatment plants including RO, MBR, SBR, and extended aeration systems — and, in tall buildings, on high-rise MEP: pressure-zoned water and drainage, chilled-water and ventilation systems, and fire protection designed to NFPA, ASHRAE, SBC and IPC.

I have led multidisciplinary teams on landmark projects including Jeddah Tower, NEOM Water Transmission, Diriyah STP, and strategic water improvement networks for NWC in Dammam and Jubail — bringing together technical excellence, stakeholder management, and a commitment to sustainable engineering solutions.

I hold an MSc in Project Management from Liverpool John Moores University and professional certifications including PMP, PMI-RMP, Envision SP, and OSHA 30H.

Experience
Mechanical Manager
Jul 2026 — Present
Saudi Binladin Group (SBG)
Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Key Project: Jeddah Tower — one of the world’s tallest buildings

Leading the mechanical/MEP delivery for Jeddah Tower, responsible for the technical management, coordination and delivery of the tower’s mechanical and MEP systems across design and construction:

  • HVAC, chilled-water and ventilation systems, and high-rise plumbing/drainage with pressure zoning and booster pumping
  • Firefighting and fire-protection systems (standpipes, sprinklers, fire pumps) and coordination with life-safety and smoke-control
  • Review and approval of shop drawings, technical submittals and material approvals against project specifications and international codes (NFPA, ASHRAE, SBC, IPC)
  • Multidiscipline coordination (structural, electrical, ELV, vertical transport, façade) and clash/builder’s-work resolution
  • Contractor and stakeholder management, risk management and value engineering to drive quality, schedule and cost outcomes
Technical Manager
Jan 2024 — Jul 2026
Water and Environment Technologies Company — WETICO
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Key Project: Diriyah Company STP — 42,000 m³/day
  • Led design activities ensuring compliance with FCR technology standards
  • Managed BIM activities throughout the project lifecycle
  • Coordinated sustainability activities to achieve Envision Gold certification
  • Streamlined shop drawing coordination and technical submittals
Technical Manager
Nov 2022 — Dec 2023
AL-YAMAMA Company
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Key Projects: Dammam & Jubail Strategic Water Improvement Networks — 100+ km pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs up to 44,000 m³
  • Directed design and technical support team through the project lifecycle
  • Provided critical electromechanical support including transient and steady-state hydraulic analysis
  • Managed technical coordination for pump stations, carbon steel and ductile iron pipe networks
Engineering Manager
Jul 2021 — Oct 2022
ALESTOLAT FOR CONTRACTING CO
Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
Key Project: Buraydah WTP — 100,000 m³/day (Ceramic membrane filtration — MEIDEN system)
  • Managed design activities and facilitated coordination with technology provider MEIDEN
  • Performed hydraulic steady-state and transient analysis for pumping systems
Technical Support Team Manager
Jan 2018 — Jun 2021
MUTLAQ ALGHWIRI CO (HOSCE)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Key Projects: Waad Alshamal (400+ km pipes and pump stations) & NEOM Water Transmission (80 km pipes, 145,000 m³ tanks)
  • Managed electromechanical support team for technical compliance
  • Led hydraulic design activities including steady-state and transient analysis for transmission pipelines
  • Managed submission and approval of materials and technical submittals
Design Project Manager
Jan 2014 — Dec 2017
HOUSE OF SCIENCE ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS (HOSCE)
Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia
Key Projects: Buraydah STP (200,000 m³/day) & Al-Baha STP (12,500 m³/day MBR)
  • Managed design activities and compliance with project specifications
  • Led design meetings for Buraydah STP extended aeration system
  • Managed design review of Al-Baha STP MBR and supervised construction
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Nov 2010 — Dec 2013
HOUSE OF SCIENCE ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS (HOSCE)
Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
Key Projects: Multiple NWC RO Plants — 100,000 / 40,000 / 25,000 / 15,000 m³/day
  • Developed and coordinated design drawings and calculations for RO plant systems
  • Performed hydraulic steady-state and transient analysis for pumping systems
  • Reviewed and approved materials and technical submittals
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Jun 2006 — Oct 2010
West Delta Electricity Company
Behira, Egypt
Key Project: Nubaria Power Station — 750 MW Combined Cycle
  • Oversaw preparation of tender documents
  • Monitored all mechanical construction activities on-site
Mechanical Engineer
Jul 2004 — May 2006
Horse for Engineering Works
Alexandria, Egypt
Key Projects: Hanovil STP (SBR) 20,000 m³/day & Al Mamora STP (SBR) 10,000 m³/day
  • Oversaw mechanical construction activities
  • Coordinated commissioning activities
Education
MSc in Project Management
Liverpool John Moores University
2023 — 2025
B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
Alexandria University
1999 — 2004
Certifications
PMP
Project Management Institute
May 2016
PMI-RMP
Project Management Institute
December 2016
ENV SP
Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure
December 2024
OSHA 30H
IACET
February 2017
Technical Skills
Water & Wastewater Treatment
RO Plants, STP (MBR, SBR, Extended Aeration), Ceramic Membranes
Hydraulic Analysis
Steady-state and Transient (Water Hammer / Surge) Analysis for Networks and Pipelines
Transmission Infrastructure
Large-scale Pump Stations, Carbon Steel / Ductile Iron Pipelines, Reservoirs
BIM Management
BIM Lifecycle Management across design, construction, and handover phases
Project Management
Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Conflict Resolution, Schedule and Budget Control
Sustainability
Envision SP — integrating sustainability criteria across the project design lifecycle
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