Certifications

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Senior Director (A. Facility Manager/Engineer) - [March 2022 - Present]


As part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Construction and Development team, I have gained experience in project management, construction support, and management.

  • Responsible for management and implementation of multi-discipline, multi-million-dollar engineering projects at the facility from inception through design, construction, turnover to user department, and close-out.
  • Development of facility capital, major maintenance, and operations budget program by managing the project scope development processes.
  • Ensure quality designs are performed and executed with minimal errors/omissions, and are on time and within budget.

​​Driven by solving real-life engineering challenges, Mr. Khattab has worked with very diverse teams that have allowed him to gain experience in multiple work fields—expanding his knowledge and experience to include, analysis, design, construction support, fieldwork, simulation of existing and proposed ventilation systems, and utilization of One-Dimensional modeling and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for large-scale tunnel and infrastructure projects. Mr. Khattab is a PE and FHWA-NHI Tunnel Safety Inspection certified and has over 12 years of engineering and project management experience managing projects from inception through design and construction. Mr. Khattab has also been a part of a product development team developing solar-powered micro-grid solutions and building prototypes.

Karim Khattab, PE

  • ​Professional Engineer, NY License No. 100615

  • ​​Professional Engineer, LA License No. 44663

  • FHWA-NHI Tunnel Safety Inspection

  • OSHA 40-Hour Construction Safety & Health

Languages 


Arabic and English.

Extracurricular


Kayaking, fishing, whitewater-rafting and pulling pranks on my dear friends.

GM – El Mansour Automotives

Service Engineer [Dec. 2008 - Jan. 2009]


Being a service engineer at one of my city's biggest workshops was a very rich experience. At a workshop there's never a dull moment. One gets to work and deal with people from different walks of life and backgrounds. 

  • Vehicle diagnostics and checkup.​
  • ​Maintain high efficiency within the workshop through time management and task assessment.

Pharos University in Alexandria

Teaching Assistant [Feb. 2009 - Aug. 2010]


As a teaching assistant at Pharos University in Alexandria allowed me to read more in depth in several engineering aspects especially those I taught. Preparing and carrying out experiments along with tutorials required good understanding of every week’s material. This weekly challenge got me motivated as I thrive on challenges and will spend the time and effort it takes to succeed.

  • Responsible for preparing and carrying out experiments for classes in Fluid mechanics, Heat transfer and Automotives.
  • Helped prepare and gave tutorials on Fluid mechanics, Heat transfer, Drafting and Automotives.
  • Evaluation of students’ performance and class material throughout the entire semester.

Alexandria University

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering [2003 - 2008]


I actually managed to graduate with honors from the Faculty of Engineering at Alexandria University. I came in 6th among my class of 565 students, which is something I'm very proud of.

Software


I'm well versed in these software: Subway Environment Simulation (SES), Visio, AutoCAD and Revit. And I have worked with Fire Dynamics Simulation (FDS), Star CCM+, ANSYS-Fluent, and STEPS.

Education

City College of New York                                                                                     

Masters in Mechanical Engineering [2010 - 2012]


I graduated with honors and received my Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the City College of New York. 

MPOWERD Inc.

Solar Energy Research & Development [Oct. 2012 - Feb. 2013]


MPOWERD’s Solar Energy Research and Development team work revolved around developing design concepts, building prototypes, pre-production models, refining our new products before launching them in a manner that is geared towards fighting energy poverty. Also, developing, refining and investigating improvements of the current products.

  • Developed design concepts, built several prototypes, pre-production models and investigated possible and potential improvements in existing designs. 
  • Collaborated with Innovation Director to develop and refine sustainable solar energy products. 
  • Prepared patent illustrations and filed patent applications. 
  • Ensured that solar energy product adhered to established standards, providing the most efficient and effective solutions. 
  • Assisted in formulating and executing the research plan as to meet a time schedule to release new products.

Paragon Honda

Sales Consultant [Mar. 2012 - Feb. 2013]


The team of sales consultants at Paragon Honda was like no other; proactive, tireless and persistent. I have worked with all kinds of people in all kinds of environment,, the days were very challenging and have played a great role in enhancing my communication skills.

  • Identified the needs of a customer and provide an opportunity for those needs to be met through the purchase of product.
  • Find prospective clients, maintain customers’ relationships after the sale and seek opportunity to consistently learn creative sales technique.
  •  Promoting companies products and services via a service-oriented manner to build a good reputation and image.

Skills

Mott MacDonald

Senior Mechanical Project Engineer - Tunnel Ventilation, Fire & Life Safety [Feb. 2013 - Feb. 2022]


As part of Mott MacDonald’s Fire and Life Safety team, I have gained experience in analysis, design, construction support, simulating existing and proposed ventilation systems in tunnels using Subway Environment Simulation (SES) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Also, have prepared site investigation plans and whole life cost models.

  • Mechanical/Fire and Life Safety Lead responsible for developing, designing, and coordinating multiple tunnel ventilation schemes, assessing, and presenting them to clients to bring an existing subway system up to NFPA 130 requirements.
  • Mechanical/Fire and Life Safety Lead responsible for preparing Design-Build Contract Drawings and Technical Requirements to upgrade existing systems as to meet NFPA 130 requirements based on site investigation findings and in-house tunnel ventilation analysis of the system.
  • Tunnel Inspection Lead for several biennial inspection of major tunnels such as the Lincoln and Holland tunnels in NYC. Mechanical/Fire and Life Safety inspection encompassed visual inspection, operational and vibration testing of the various mechanical systems, in accordance with FHWA requirements and NTIS guidelines.
  • Designed, analyzed and laid-out new Tunnel Ventilation Systems, including positively pressurized egress corridors, that meet local code and NFPA 502 requirements.
  • Developed specifications, system functional description and technical requirements to ensure equipment selection, and any further design development, meet the required performance. Construction Support was also provided including review of contractor submittals, RFIs and shop drawings.
  • Performed flow simulation, analysis and design, utilizing Subway Environment Simulation (SES) software to determine most cost effective approach to meet fire emergency requirements as per NFPA 130 and 502. SES output results were verified using CFD software Fire Dynamics Simulation and Star CCM+.
  • Assessed tunnel systems for functionality and reviewed for adequacy to meet Fire & Life Safety objectives and requirements as per NFPA 130 and 502.
  • Costed different tunnel systems' alternatives and investigated options for several systems including; tunnel ventilation, emissions detection, dampers and sound attenuation.
  • Designed and laid-out carbon monoxide detection systems and flow control systems for tunnels.
  • Performed sound/noise assessment, attenuation selection and development of attenuation solutions for tunnel ventilation systems to meet state guidelines.
  • Designed mechanically powered damper door systems to control airflow for a tunnel ventilation system. 
  • Assisted in the investigation, development of design alternatives and layout of roadway tunnel standpipes for new installation and rehabilitation of existing tunnel standpipe.

Employment

My Resume

Karim Khattab


Solar Decathlon: Team New York

Mechanical Engineer [Feb. 2011 - Oct. 2011]


Being part of Solar Decathlon 2011 was definitely one of favourite hands-on experience. Solar Decathlon is a great competition put forward by the U.S. Department of Energy. The main goal of the challenge is for teams from across the world to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. After each of the participating teams submits their technical proposal a selection process is carried out. Only around 20 teams are invited to the second phase of the competition that means they actually get to build their dream net-zero house. A few of the skills I acquired working within Team New York diverse team are: 

  • Installed and disassembled an array of six thermal solar collectors that charged a Phase Change Material (PCM) tank.
  • ​Operated 1.5 Tones Refrigerant adsorption chiller derived by heat from the PCM tank to produce chilled water for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning system.
  • Learned piping, pipe soldering, measuring flow rates using ultrasonic flow meters.