MELIKSAH DEMIRKAYA
Electrical & Electronic Engineer
Edinburgh
Summary
Resourceful and driven individual with a superior work ethic and extensive knowledge of electrical systems installation, repair, maintenance, and inspection. Skilled in planning, overseeing, and reviewing team and subcontractor work while maintaining a focus on quality, safety, and accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Electrical Site Engineer
Retas Construction Limited Company
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Served as the on-site electrical engineer for both privately commissioned and government-awarded infrastructure and energy projects.
- Supervised the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems, ensuring adherence to design specifications, safety regulations, and project deadlines.
- Coordinated procurement and timely delivery of electrical materials and equipment, maintaining seamless project execution.
- Conducted field inspections and verified the quality and functionality of installed electrical systems through comprehensive acceptance tests.
- Facilitated communication between contractors, design teams, and project stakeholders to resolve technical issues and implement design changes effectively.
- Monitored site activities to ensure compliance with HSE standards and participated in technical audits and reporting.
Demand, Forecasting and Operation Engineer
Vangolu Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company(Turkerler Holding)
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Calculated previous day’s energy consumption and submitted energy demand requests for the following day to the national grid operator, ensuring accurate and efficient energy distribution.
- Managed real-time energy trading operations via a dedicated energy market portal, enabling optimized energy purchases and sales to minimize financial losses for the distribution company.
- Evaluated the operational readiness of solar power plants within the region, assessing their capability to supply energy to the grid, and authorized their integration based on technical and grid conditions.
- Calculated monthly generation and consumption of regional solar power plants and performed energy offsetting (net metering) to ensure accurate billing and payment processes.
- Operated SCADA systems to monitor transformer performance and dispatched technical teams in response to emergency or fault conditions requiring immediate intervention.
- Regularly prepared detailed technical reports and presentations for upper management, summarizing operational performance, fault data, and energy market outcomes.
Intern
Cengiz Holding
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Monitored solar panel systems for performance and faults using the SolarLog platform, tracking real-time data to ensure system efficiency and reliability.
- Assisted with identifying and reporting operational faults in photovoltaic systems and transformers, ensuring timely resolution through coordination with the authorized field technical teams.
- Participated in hands-on troubleshooting and repair procedures on-site to resolve inverter and transformer malfunctions.
- Gained experience in interpreting system error codes and performance analytics to support preventative maintenance operations.
- Contributed to maintaining accurate technical records and documentation for fault analysis and resolution tracking.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Istanbul University
04.2001 - 02.2019
Skills
System-level electrical design and integration
Object component-oriented software
Extensive AutoCAD knowledge
Design process tool methodology
Budgeting
Project Management
Time management
Power systems
undefinedInterests
Travelling
Hiking
Exercising
Skiing
Fishing
Collecting Things
Reading Books
Learning Languages
Uk Enic Ref
4001365648
Timeline
Electrical Site Engineer
Retas Construction Limited Company
11.2021 - 08.2022
Demand, Forecasting and Operation Engineer
Vangolu Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company(Turkerler Holding)
03.2020 - 10.2021
Intern
Cengiz Holding
07.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Istanbul University
04.2001 - 02.2019
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