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I'm a solar engineer experienced in designing residential and small commercial PV systems. I also have experience with energy storage design, sketchup, AutoCAD, Helioscope, System Advisor Model, and SolidWorks

I am an Electrical Engineer with 20 years of experience working in Power Engineering in the Electric Utility space. I have experience in Distribution Planning and Operations, Transmission Planning and Operations, Rates, Customer Service, Asset Management, and Corporate Operations. I have specific and direct experience in: Solar PV facility design/interconnection/performance, Electric Vehicle impact assessment and planning, system modeling, distribution loadflow studies, transmission loadflow studies, reliability performance analysis, resiliency planning, and system master planning. I'm a licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states, with the ability to gain reciprocity in other states to meet project requirements. I also have an MBA from Creighton University and certifications in Data Analytics through Google, Python Programming through the University of Michigan, Solar PV facility design through the University of Buffalo, and Engineering Project Management through Rice University. While I can perform detailed electrical engineering study and analysis on both the distribution and transmission grid, an area I particularly enjoy working in is performing analysis on utility and community datasets to derive unique insights and findings. This culminates in developing compelling data visualizations and explaining why they are meaningful to the client.

Experienced bilingual (English–Spanish) Solar Program Director with 2 years of hands-on experience in the U.S. solar industry, supported by prior roles as Solar Project Manager and Solar Permitting, Utility & Inspections Coordinator. Backed by 10+ years of experience across diverse roles, including administration, sales, team leadership, customer service, logistics coordination, billing, and solar project coordination. Detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven, with strong communication skills, the ability to multitask, foster teamwork, and deliver efficient, high-quality outcomes.

Electrical Engineer with over nine years of experience designing and optimization of PV + Storage grid-tied and standalone systems. I am skilled with industry-standard software like PVSyst, Helioscope, Aurora, AutoCAD, Energytoolbase, OpenSolar, and PVWatts. I am experienced with a portfolio of solar projects, including residential and commercial rooftops, carports, and ground mounts for residential and commercial customers. I am well-versed in relevant codes and standards, including but not limited to IBC, NEC, IFC, IRC, IEEE 1547, UL 61730, and UL 2703. At Sunrun, I designed residential PV systems for more than 1,200 projects, totaling over 9 MW of installed capacity in 12 states in the USA. At Veregy, I designed and led engineering efforts for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar and energy storage for over 70 projects totaling over 15 MW of installed capacity in 5 states in the USA. I add value by understanding the fundamentals of solar resources, the design process, and available incentives. I consider myself to have excellent attention to detail, which allows me to complete my tasks on time and efficiently. I consider myself to have good communication skills working with estimating, procurement, project management, EOR, and construction teams to bring projects to the finish line as problems arise and maximize the effectiveness of our team's process developments.

My name is Abdou Fares, and I hold a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on Power Systems from California State University, Long Beach, USA. I am a dedicated professional who consistently completes tasks accurately and on time. Throughout my undergraduate and graduate studies, I worked on numerous projects, which provided me with hands-on experience and enhanced my communication skills with fellow engineers. I have approximately 8 years of experience in solar PV design, developing low-voltage designs for projects ranging from 100 KW to 100 MW-AC. I am proficient in creating energy modeling reports using Helioscope and PVsyst. Additionally, I have 3 years of experience in substation design, where I gained expertise in protection and control (P&C), grounding studies, and physical design.

Senior Energy Engineer | PE | MSCE | CEM | 20 Years in Energy Modeling, ESPC, Renewables, and Advanced Building Simulations I’m a licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Energy Manager with 20+ years of experience delivering high-value energy engineering solutions for commercial, industrial, and federal clients. My background spans federal ESPC projects, building energy modeling, HVAC system design, renewable integration, financial analysis, and performance optimization for some of the most complex facilities in the world. I specialize in translating technical data into clear, actionable designs, models, and decision tools. My work supports architects, developers, energy service companies, and engineering firms who need reliable calculations, fast turnaround times, and senior-level judgment. What I Can Help You With - Building energy modeling (EnergyPlus/DesignBuilder preferred, but experienced with all major tools: eQUEST, Trace, EnergyPro, DOE-2, Visual DOE) - Overheating analysis, heat loss/heat gain, and HVAC sizing - ESPC/Utility energy project development and savings analysis - Renewable and distributed energy modeling (solar PV, wind, fuel cells, CHP, BESS, microgrids) - Load calculations, fluid flow, and heat transfer simulations - Financial modeling, ROI, LCOE analysis, and cost/savings development - Retro-commissioning, facility audits, and code compliance support - MATLAB and algorithm development for decision tools or control logic - Technical writing, submittals, scopes, M&V plans, and engineering documentation Project Experience Includes I have contributed to or led modeling and analysis efforts for buildings of all scales and levels of complexity, including: - Federal campuses and military installations - Enterprise and hyperscale datacenters - Large commercial and office facilities - Industrial and mission-critical sites - Renewable-integrated and multi-source energy systems Professional Background Before transitioning to consulting, I spent more than a decade leading federal energy projects at Johnson Controls Federal Systems, delivering multimillion-dollar ESPC projects, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and serving as technical lead on complex mechanical and energy systems. I later founded DTEC Energy Consulting, where I support clients with modeling, design reviews, HVAC engineering, emissions compliance, and renewable project development. Certifications & Credentials - Professional Engineer (Delaware) - Certified Energy Manager (CEM) - MS Civil Engineering, BS Architectural Engineering, BS Civil Engineering - MBA candidate (Pennsylvania State University) - Member: ASHRAE, AEE Why Clients Hire Me - Senior-level accuracy with fast turnaround - Clear, professional communication - Ability to work from sketches, PDFs, BIM, or fully developed design sets - Comfortable with both straightforward and highly complex buildings - Proven track record with federal and commercial clients