Shakil Shahid

Having 25+ years professional experience of infrastructure materials about highways/roads and drainage, bridges, underpasses, tunnels and other civil structures. I have a capacity of making inspection and testing system under the client’s standards and specifications to assure the quality of materials about drainage, earthworks, pavements, utilities, curbs, road barriers, road lighting, road signals, road signs/markings, ITS, fencing etc. I am experienced in the preparation of ITPs, daily and weekly inspection/testing schedules, coordinating with contractors for a smooth flow of project work. My experience includes evaluation of Material Submittals, review of Concrete and Asphalt Mix Designs, lead inspection/testing teams in the field and laboratory, proposing Corrective Actions and finalizing material related issues. Visit sites to ensure quality of work, in compliance with contract requirements, good construction practices and use of approved materials. I have a capacity to develop inspection and testing system under the client’s standards and specifications to assure the quality of outcomes of drainage system, earthworks, pavements, utilities, curbs, road barriers, road lighting, road signals, road signs/markings, ITS, fencing etc.

• Jan. 2020 to Date                   Materials Engineer, KEO International, Qatar
• Dec. 2018 to Jan. 2020           Material Engineer, Parsons International, Qatar
• Apr. 2017 to Oct. 2018            Senior Material Engineer, WSP-PB, Qatar
• May. 2016 to Mar. 2017          Senior Material Specialist, NESPAK, Pakistan
• Aug. 2013 to Apr. 2016           Senior QA/QC Engineer, AZMEEL, Saudi Arabia
• Dec. 2008 to Jun. 2013           Material Engineer, Italconsult SAB, Saudi Arabia
• Jan. 1998 to Nov. 2008           Material Engineer, ACC Ltd. Pakistan
• Jun. 1992 to Nov. 1997           Laboratory Engineer, Daewoo Pakistan
• Dec. 1990 to Mar. 1992          Drilling Supervisor, Pakistan Hydro Consultants

I did my bachelor's and Master's in Applied Geology, have an ample knowledge of constituents, mineralogy, petrology of natural construction materials based on the behavior and chemical reactions of different materials like soils, sands, aggregates and rocks. Regarding application of these materials I have studied and experienced my studies of soil mechanics and rock mechanics.