Muhannad Sulieman
Istanbul
Summary
Senior Executive & Electrical Power Engineer with 23+ years of international experience leading HV/EHV substations, renewable energy, transmission & distribution, and large-scale infrastructure projects across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the USA. Proven record of delivering multibillion-dollar EPC and turnkey projects with top global companies including AECOM, Elia Grid International, and Siemens.
Expert in strategic leadership, project execution, and business development, with deep expertise in stakeholder engagement, cross-cultural leadership, and aligning energy projects to business growth. Passionate about renewable energy, grid modernization, and smart energy systems.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical & Management Consultant
MySolar Energies |Trans Mediterranean Technology
2020 - Current
- Advised clients on HV/EHV substation design and renewable energy integration, improving feasibility success rates for projects by 30%.
- Delivered technical and commercial solutions for MySolar Energies & Trans Mediterranean Technology, enhancing client competitiveness in renewable markets.
- Led strategic proposals and execution frameworks, enabling clients to secure multi-million-dollar renewable energy contracts.
Chief Technical Officer (CTO)
| Income Electric
2017 - 2019
- Directed company-wide technical strategy, aligning infrastructure investments with growth objectives and increasing project efficiency by 25%.
- Implemented cybersecurity compliance protocols across engineering systems, reducing risks by 40%.
- Managed cross-functional teams of 50+ engineers and technicians, improving delivery timelines and resource optimization.
Senior Team Leader & Business Development Manager
Elia Grid International
2015 - 2016
- Spearheaded Strategic Asset Management Implementation (SAMI) Project for Saudi Electricity Company, aligning operations with PAS55 global standards.
- Secured and developed new business opportunities, expanding Elia Grid’s footprint in GCC renewable and T&D sectors.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with government stakeholders, enabling market entry into Saudi Arabia’s renewable sector.
Associate Director – Energy Business Unit
AECOM
2011 - 2015
- Directed the Energy Practice Line with full P&L accountability for T&D, renewable, and generation projects.
- Oversaw 100MW Noor One Solar Project (Morocco) and 100MW Dubai PV Solar Park, ensuring delivery under budget and within deadlines.
- Grew unit revenues by 35% through expansion into HV/EHV infrastructure and renewables, securing long-term client partnerships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Power Engineering
Yarmouk University
Jordan01-1998
MBA - International Business Strateg
Bradford University
UK01-2013
Skills
- HV/EHV Substations & Power Transmission
- Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind) Projects
- EPC & Turnkey Project Management
- Business Development & Strategy Execution
- Stakeholder & Government Relations
- Budgeting, P&L & Financial Oversight
- Cross-cultural Team Leadership
- Grid Modernization & Smart Energy Systems
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Technical & Management Consultant
MySolar Energies |Trans Mediterranean Technology
2020 - Current
Chief Technical Officer (CTO)
| Income Electric
2017 - 2019
Senior Team Leader & Business Development Manager
Elia Grid International
2015 - 2016
Associate Director – Energy Business Unit
AECOM
2011 - 2015
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Power Engineering
Yarmouk University
MBA - International Business Strateg
Bradford University
Conferences
- IEEE
- Renewable Energy Summits
- International Smart Grid Workshops
Earlier Roles
- Sr. Design Engineer | Siemens / Freedom Group – UK (2009 – 2011) – Delivered advanced design solutions for HV substations across the UK.
- Project Design Engineer | ABB Near East – Jordan (2005 – 2008) – Supported engineering designs for T&D networks across Jordan.
- HV Substations Engineer | ISCOSA / Siemens Energy – Saudi Arabia (2001 – 2005) – Managed installation and commissioning of substations for SEC.
- Project Engineer | Contracting & Construction Enterprises – Jordan (1998 – 2001) – Delivered infrastructure projects across power and utilities sectors.
Certifications
- Solar PV Systems (On-grid/Off-grid)
- Financial Modelling for Renewable Energy
- Digital Transformation
- AI in Energy
Conferences
- IEEE
- Renewable Energy Summits
- International Smart Grid Workshops
Earlier Roles
- Sr. Design Engineer | Siemens / Freedom Group – UK (2009 – 2011) – Delivered advanced design solutions for HV substations across the UK.
- Project Design Engineer | ABB Near East – Jordan (2005 – 2008) – Supported engineering designs for T&D networks across Jordan.
- HV Substations Engineer | ISCOSA / Siemens Energy – Saudi Arabia (2001 – 2005) – Managed installation and commissioning of substations for SEC.
- Project Engineer | Contracting & Construction Enterprises – Jordan (1998 – 2001) – Delivered infrastructure projects across power and utilities sectors.