Professional
Senior Director Design
About
Muhammad Abdul Saboor Khan Khakwani is a dynamic Senior Structural Design Engineer with extensive experience in nuclear and conventional structural design management. He brings over 32 years of progressive experience, specializing in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing multi-million dollar infrastructure projects. He has a proven track record in ensuring regulatory compliance and possesses expertise in advanced structural analysis and design methodologies. He is seeking roles that leverage his comprehensive background in complex engineering projects.
Experience
Senior Director Design
Sep 2023 – Nov 2024 · 1 yr 2 mosWASO, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) · Islamabad, Pakistan
- Directed Structural Design Directorate operations, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Provided expert technical consultation on PAEC projects, ensuring integration and compliance.
Manager/Chief Engineer
Dec 2021 – Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mosWASO, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) · Islamabad, Pakistan
- Conducted requirement analysis for PARR-3 reactor facility, synchronizing technical specifications.
- Developed optimized plant building layouts, achieving 20% improvement in space utilization.
- Coordinated MEP, geotechnical investigations, and generated 3000+ interface drawings.
Manager/Deputy Chief Engineer
Dec 2014 – Nov 2021 · 6 yrs 11 mosDNPES, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) · Islamabad, Pakistan
- Managed 10+ structural design projects simultaneously, maintaining 100% adherence to timelines.
- Reviewed and approved 500+ design documents for safety-related nuclear structures.
Manager/Principal Engineer
Dec 2003 – Nov 2014 · 10 yrs 11 mosDNPES, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) · Islamabad, Pakistan
- Led a 25+ member team for structural implementation of indigenized NPPs.
- Performed critical stress analysis for a 36-meter diameter dome steel structure.
- Managed Nuclear Structural Division operations, overseeing 100+ concurrent projects.
Junior/Senior Engineer
May 1992 – Nov 2003 · 11 yrs 6 mosPakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) · Mianwali & Islamabad, Pakistan
- Performed detailed design reviews of C-1 NPP structures, ensuring integrity and compliance.
- Supervised soil investigations and plate load tests for foundational analysis.
- Conducted route surveys for safe transportation of oversized nuclear components.
Skills
Design & Modeling Software
Project Management & Planning
Structural Engineering & Analysis
Languages
Education & Certifications
MASTER OF SCIENCE in NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences (PIEAS)/Quaid-i-Azam University · 1992
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING in CIVIL ENGINEERING
University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Lahore · 1990
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in MATHEMATICS & PHYSICS
Science College/Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan · 1985
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