SONIA ZOUAOUI
Muscat,Oman
Summary
Experienced professional specializing in project management, electrical and instrumentation engineering, and EPC project coordination. Proficient in technical documentation, PLC and automation systems, and conducting tendering and technical evaluations. Proven track record in commissioning and testing electrical infrastructure for oil and gas and renewable energy projects. Skilled in contractor and stakeholder coordination, with expertise in embedded systems, FPGA architecture, and digital tools like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Project Manager / Senior Electrical Engineer
Regional Agricultural Development Organization
2013.01 - 2025.01
- Led supervision and execution of multidisciplinary infrastructure projects for pumping stations and water systems including Civil, Electrical, piping, and rotating disciplines.
- Project Budget estimation, monitoring and control
- Coordination and Communication with project funding institutions (such as European Union and African Development Bank)
- Coordination with multiple stakeholders (regional and local authorities and Ministries)
- Control and monitor subcontractors and suppliers to ensure delivery on time
- Manage installation, testing, and commissioning activities for pump stations and photovoltaic systems.
- Prepared technical specifications, BOQs, tender documentation, and engineering reports.
- Ensure project scope and specifications compliance
- Project Schedule preparation and update
- Progress Monitoring and reporting on a regular basis
- Project Risks identification management and monitoring
- Conduct technical evaluation of engineering bids, supplier quotations, and vendor documentation.
- Identify, monitor and control project Risks
- Coordinated with Customer, subcontractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure project compliance, quality, and progress.
- Monitor project execution, installation quality, and engineering standards.
- Support planning and implementation of renewable energy integration projects.
- Key Achievements
- Over 40+ projects successfully commissioned and delivered on time and within budget.
- Contributed to implementation of renewable energy solutions for water infrastructure systems.
- Improved technical coordination and project execution efficiency.
Lecturer – Electrical Engineering
Higher Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology
2016.01 - 2024.01
- Managed and coordinated technical laboratory operations and engineering educational projects.
- Delivered technical training and supervision in electrical engineering, control systems, instrumentation, and embedded systems.
- Supervised undergraduate engineering projects and technical research activities.
- Developed engineering course materials, laboratory exercises, technical reports, and assessments.
- Mentored students in project presentations, technical documentation, and engineering methodologies.
- Technical Areas
- Control Systems
- Electrical Machines
- Instrumentation & Measurements
- Embedded Systems
- Power Systems
- PLC & Automation Systems
Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer – Oil & Gas Projects
Alpha Engineering International
2011.01 - 2013.01
- Participated in engineering and execution activities for oil & gas instrumentation and control systems projects.
- Developed instrumentation datasheets, I/O lists, PLC documentation, and technical specifications.
- Prepared electrical design documentation including cable routing and single-line diagrams.
- Supported engineering documentation and technical deliverables for EPC project requirements.
- Coordinated engineering activities with multidisciplinary project teams.
- Assisted commissioning and integration activities for instrumentation systems.
- Projects Involved
- Oil & Gas Instrumentation Systems
- PLC & Control Systems
- Electrical Distribution Projects
- Industrial Automation Systems
Education
PhD - Electrical Engineering
National Engineering School of Sousse
Sousse, TunisiaEngineering Degree - Electrical Engineering (Honors)
National Engineering School of Tunis El Manar
TunisSkills
- Project Management
- Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering
- EPC Project Coordination
- Technical Documentation
- PLC & Automation Systems
- Tendering & Technical Evaluation
- Commissioning & Testing
- Electrical Infrastructure
- Oil & Gas Projects
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Contractor & Stakeholder Coordination
- Engineering Areas
- Instrumentation & Control
- Embedded Systems
- FPGA Architecture
- PLC Systems
- Power Systems
- Electrical Machines
- Automation Systems
- Digital Tools and Softwares
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
LANGUAGES
Arabic – Native
French – Fluent
English – Fluent
German – Intermediate
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
- Published research in:
- Embedded Systems
- FPGA Architectures
- CPU Scheduling Algorithms
- Real-Time Systems
- Computer Architecture
- Selected publications available upon request.
TRAININGS
- Project Manager Tools
- Communication Skills
- Meeting Management Skills
- Photovoltaic infrastructure design sizing and installation
AVAILABILITY
- Available for:
- Project Manager Roles
- Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering Roles
- EPC & Industrial Projects
- Engineering Coordination & Technical Management Positions
- Oil & Gas & Infrastructure Projects
Timeline
Lecturer – Electrical Engineering
Higher Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology
2016.01 - 2024.01
Project Manager / Senior Electrical Engineer
Regional Agricultural Development Organization
2013.01 - 2025.01
Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer – Oil & Gas Projects
Alpha Engineering International
2011.01 - 2013.01
Engineering Degree - Electrical Engineering (Honors)
National Engineering School of Tunis El Manar
PhD - Electrical Engineering
National Engineering School of Sousse