Abdullah Harun AKÇA
Lead Construction Engineer - E&I
Ankara, Turkiye
Summary
Results-driven Electrical and Project Engineer with 9+ years of experience in EPC contract management and Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) projects. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, track project performance, and handle engineering documentation. Hands-on expertise in power systems and oil & gas projects, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Lead Construction Engineer - E&I
TANAP
Ankara
12.2023 - Current
- Management of EPC contracts exceeding $15M and a portfolio of 10+ mid-term projects
- Leadership of multidisciplinary teams including construction, project, and quality engineers
- Oversight of budgets, cost control, and performance monitoring
- Engineering support through document reviews, scope of work submissions, deviation/change management, and as-built documentation
- Representation in multidisciplinary teams for annual audits, risk analyses, and compliance assessments
O&M Engineering Support Engineer – Electrical
TANAP Natural Gas Transmission
Ankara
07.2018 - 12.2023
- Preparation and submission of technical documents, including scope of work, technical notes, single line diagrams, as-built/red-line drawings, and standard operating procedures
- Management of change processes, risk assessments, and QA/QC approvals
- Consultancy for electrical isolation works, training organization, and power quality analysis
- Management of short- and mid-term projects, as well as service agreements for power systems (UPS, switchgear, transformers, etc.)
- Coordination of facility energy subscriptions and distribution system handover to grid authorities
Construction & Commissioning Specialist – Electric
TANAP Natural Gas Transmission
Ankara
06.2017 - 04.2020
- Participation in factory acceptance tests (FAT) and walkdowns for power and SCADA systems
- Review and approval of project documents and materials
- Team leadership during provisional acceptance of facilities including overhead lines, transformers, generators, and solar panels
- Execution of corporate relations and coordination with electrical distribution companies
Reserve Officer (Electrical Engineer)
Ministry of Defence
Izmir
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Fulfilled compulsory military service
- Managed electricity installation projects
- Oversaw operation and maintenance of power systems
Intern Engineer
Bogazici Electricity Distribution Co. (BEDAS)
Istanbul
08.2013 - 08.2013
- Assisted the maintenance team in troubleshooting activities
- Contributed to technical documentation and reporting of field activities
Intern Engineer
Turkish Electricity Transmission Corporation
Istanbul
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Assisted in High-Voltage Power Transmission Operations
- Supported Substation Infrastructure Projects
Intern Engineer
Zorlu Energy
Ankara
08.2012 - 08.2012
- Internship in Electrical Engineering at Natural Gas Combined Cycle Power Plant, Zorlu Energy
- Assisted in Operation and Maintenance of Gas Turbine and Auxiliary Electrical Systems
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of South Florida
Florida, USA 09.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul, Turkiye 09.2009 - 07.2014
Skills
Project Management
Additional Information
Dynamic UPS EPC Project ($10 million)
Gas Leak Detection and Monitoring System EPC Project ($5 million)
LV/MV Load Bank EPC Projects
MV Diesel Engine Generator EPC Projects
UPS Battery Group Renewal Projects
Cathodic Protection Projects
Languages
English
Fluent
Turkish
Native
Interests
Basketball
Traveling
Instrumental Music
Certification
High Voltage Facilities Operations Manager, Chamber of Electrical Engineers
Software
AUTOCAD
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Outlook, Visio)
SAP
ABB Smart Client and Newset
Simatic Manager
Digsilent
Affiliations
ITU and USF Alumni Foundations
Chamber of Electrical Engineers
Mimar Sinan Engineers and Architects Union (Former Vice President)
Timeline
Lead Construction Engineer - E&I
TANAP
12.2023 - Current
O&M Engineering Support Engineer – Electrical
TANAP Natural Gas Transmission
07.2018 - 12.2023
Construction & Commissioning Specialist – Electric
TANAP Natural Gas Transmission
06.2017 - 04.2020
Reserve Officer (Electrical Engineer)
Ministry of Defence
04.2016 - 04.2017
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of South Florida
09.2014 - 12.2015
Intern Engineer
Bogazici Electricity Distribution Co. (BEDAS)
08.2013 - 08.2013
Intern Engineer
Turkish Electricity Transmission Corporation
01.2013 - 01.2013
Intern Engineer
Zorlu Energy
08.2012 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
09.2009 - 07.2014