Qusi Alqarqaz

Electrical engineer, Consultant, and Writer

Qusi Alqarqaz

Electrical engineer, Consultant, and Writer

Hey there!

I'm an electrical engineer, engineering manager, and consultant - basically I get to play with power systems and solve cool problems. Over my career, I've managed over 200 power projects in the US, UAE, and Qatar.

I've successfully "herded" many power distribution projects, ranging from little 120V circuits all the way up to the big 138kV boys. Yup, I've wrangled everything from simple outlets to massive substation projects across 3 different countries. That's a lot of paperwork, site visits, and arguing with contractors let me tell you.

Recently, I relocated to work on planning a 33kV oil and gas electric power system. Basically, I get to make sure the rigs and pipelines have reliable electricity, which is no easy feat in the desert! My expertise is in making power systems work as smoothly as possible, with a focus on protection and controls.

And as a senior member of IEEE (the giant international electrical/electronics engineers club), I get to share my know-how by writing articles and leading initiatives for my local group. It's a great way for me to give back to the industry.

Outside of the day job, I also help people and organizations with all sorts of things - leadership, productivity, process improvement, engineering, and more. So if you ever want to chat about how I can help, just let me know! I'm always happy to connect!

Education
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- University of Strathclyde
- The University of Manchester
- University of Wales
- United Arab Emirates University

Testimonials

I have had the pleasure of working with Qusi as a member of The Institute's Editorial Advisory Board and as a guest author for the publication. As an advisory board member, he provides sound guidance and feedback. As a guest author he writes on topics that resonate with our readers. I am particularly impressed by Qusi's wide range of knowledge on a variety of topics. He also has a impressive network of colleagues. Qusi would be a great asset on any project.

Kathy Pretz Editor in Chief at IEEE

I recommend Qusi as a writer and editor on technical and management topics in fields related to electrical engineering. He volunteered to initiate a series of historical articles and biographical interviews for the IEEE Systems Council. Creating articles that appeal to human interest to supplement the news and technical notices will improve the readership of the newsletter. I appreciate Qusi's willingness to capture the creation stories of the field of systems engineering.

Walt Downing Executive Vice President & COO at Southwest Research Institute

Engineer Qusi, is one of the most qualified engineering resources that we had the privillage to have in Mekdam Holding, with his extensive experience in managing the Electrical Packages in many stratigic projects Internationally & Regionally he has served his duties at Mekdam Projects (Strategic Oil & Gas & Commercial Buildings infrastructure) to the highest standards and exceeded our expectations on the job deliverables and the level of commitment, dedication and ethics.

Bara' Sami Group General Manager at Mekdam Holding

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