PRASANTH VARATHARAHAVAN KANAKABAI
MEP ENGINEER
Kingdom of Bahrain | +973 33307958 | [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
MEP Engineer with 11+ years of experience across Bahrain and India, with strong exposure to MEP project execution, tendering, project planning, site
coordination, testing & commissioning, and client/consultant coordination. Experienced in industrial, commercial and residential projects.
CORE MEP COMPETENCIES
MEP Project Planning & Site MEP Installation & Coordination Tendering, Estimation & BOQ Shop Drawings & Load Schedules
Execution Analysis
Material Procurement & Testing & Commissioning Client / Consultant Coordination
Subcontractor Coordination
BAHRAIN LICENSES & AUTHORIZATIONS
ï‚· CRPEP: EPP/C3071/ELEE/00001-C
ï‚· EWA Electrical Installation License: T190904
ï‚· EWA HV Authorization: HVC 327/2023
ï‚· Valid Bahrain Driving License
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BLUEPRINT BAHRAIN INTERIORS W.L.L, Kingdom of Bahrain
MEP Engineer | Aug 2025 – Present
ï‚· Lead MEP site execution for commercial and retail fit-out projects, coordinating activities with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
ï‚· Review MEP shop drawings and execute works in accordance with approved drawings and Local standards.
ï‚· Plan material requirements and coordinate suppliers/subcontractors to support timely procurement and installation.
ï‚· Coordinate MEP works with other disciplines to minimize site conflicts and maintain project progress.
ï‚· Manage testing & commissioning activities and support handover requirements.
ï‚· Prepare weekly progress reports and communicate project status, site issues and requirements to management.
MODERN MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL & TRANSPORT CO W.L.L, Kingdom of Bahrain
Electrical Engineer | Jul 2018 – May 2025
ï‚· Handled tendering, estimation and pricing for industrial, commercial and residential projects for clients including ALBA, BANAGAS/BAPCO GAS,
Bahrain Steel, AL EZZEL/ENGIE, EWA, BAPCO, MOI, MOH, BDF and BAC.
ï‚· Reviewed BOQs, drawings, specifications and scope requirements; obtained supplier quotations and developed project pricing.
ï‚· Attended pre-bid, kickoff and progress meetings with clients, consultants, main contractors and subcontractors.
ï‚· Prepared method statements, project execution plans/schedules and supporting documents prior to mobilization and execution.
ï‚· Planned material requirements and coordinated procurement to maintain site availability against project schedules.
ï‚· Supervised execution based on approved drawings/documents and applicable electrical standards.
ï‚· Coordinated multidisciplinary activities with Civil and Mechanical teams and monitored site progress, quality and SHE requirements.
ï‚· Supported completion of projects within planned execution schedules and resolved site issues through stakeholder coordination.
FAKR ALHABAH CONTRACTING, Kingdom of Bahrain
Electrical Supervisor | Jul 2017 – Jun 2018
ï‚· Supported tendering for commercial and residential projects.
ï‚· Prepared estimates from BOQs, drawings and tender specifications, including manpower and market-based pricing.
ï‚· Coordinated material quotations with suppliers and attended pre-bid and post-award preliminary meetings.
DEE-TECH PROJECTS PVT LTD (NTPL SITE), INDIA
Electrical Engineer | Jan 2017 – Jun 2017
ï‚· Supervised installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems, transformers, protection relays, CT/PT and LV/HT equipment.
ï‚· Handled IMCC, UMCC, PMCC, PCC, PFC and LT panels, UPS, battery chargers, inverters and batteries.
ï‚· Supervised HT/LT cable laying, glanding and termination, cable tray/ladder, trenching and conduit installation.
ï‚· Supported installation and commissioning of EOT cranes, electric hoists, lighting, power sockets, fire alarm and CCTV systems.
NAGARJUNA ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTIONS (NTPL SITE), INDIA
Electrical Supervisor | Dec 2015 – Dec 2016
ï‚· Maintained PMCC, PCC, IMCC panels, VFD drives, PLC systems and BMS components.
ï‚· Supervised maintenance/replacement of control switches, EOT cranes, hoists, lighting and power sockets.
ï‚· Supervised cable tray, cable ladder, cable trenching and GI/PVC conduit installation.
STAR ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INDIA
Electrical Supervisor | Oct 2013 – Oct 2015
ï‚· Performed troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of water treatment and desalination plant equipment.
ï‚· Handled UPS, batteries and battery chargers, along with lighting and power socket installation/commissioning.
ï‚· Supervised cable tray, cable ladder, cable trenching and GI/PVC conduit installation.
SELECTED BAHRAIN PROJECTS
• EATALY Restaurant – Marassi Galleria Mall • Starbucks Coffee Shop – Avenues Phase 2
• PAUL – Avenues Phase 2 • Mega Blast – City Centre Bahrain
• Alo Yoga – Marassi Galleria Mall • Zimmermann – Marassi Galleria Mall
• M&S – Marassi Galleria Mall • Substation S/S-71G & 71F3 – SSFC Safra, MOI
• Generator relocation and power cable works – Eagle Hills Diyar • Battery bank replacement, testing & commissioning – ALBA
• Electrical distribution retrofit – BANAGAS / BAPCO GAS • Bypass conveyor electrical works – FABA Commercial / ALBA
• Ducted split AC electrical installation, Zones 1 & 2 – ALBA • Street light and pole replacement – SULB
• Cable & cable tray installation – DSS New Yard, Bahrain Steel • Transformer replacement – PP2 SEPOL & EP20712, Bahrain Steel
• Damaged cable replacement – ECL3, ALBA