Shakil_Iqbal

Mr. Shakil Iqbal

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Dam Design & Dam Safety Specialist | Geotechnical Engineer - Power Aim Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd.

  • Geotechnical Engineer

Consulting

  • Earth / Rockfill Dams Deep Excavations Shallow Foundations Pile Foundations Deep Foundations Liquefaction Engineering Landslides
    Levees Slope Stabilization Slope Stability Analysis Settlements Shear Strength of Underground Materials

  • MSc or Equivalent
    • MSc. Geotechnical Engineering - University of Engineering and Technology Lahore : 01/09/2015 - 01/02/2018
  • BSc or Equivalent
    • BSc. Civil Engineering - University of Engineering and Technology Lahore : 01/09/2010 - 01/06/2014

  • Dean's Honour Certificate UET Lahore, 2014

  • Power Aim Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd. : ( 01/04/2025 - Present )
    • Dam Design & Dam Safety Specialist | Geotechnical Engineer

    • Leading technical and professional activities related to dam engineering, dam safety, geotechnical engineering, hydropower and water resources infrastructure at Power Aim.
      Key responsibilities include:
      • Providing technical leadership for dam design, dam safety assessment, geotechnical engineering and hydropower assignments.
      • Leading and reviewing geotechnical investigations, foundation assessments, engineering geological evaluations and geotechnical design for dams and associated hydraulic structures.
      • Providing input to dam type and axis selection, embankment dam zonation, foundation treatment, seepage control, drainage and filter systems, slope stability, settlement and deformation assessment.
      • Technical assessment of existing dams, including dam safety evaluation, risk assessment, potential failure modes, geotechnical deficiencies and recommendations for corrective and remedial measures.
      • Preparation of Dam Safety Plans, Operations & Maintenance Manuals, Surveillance & Monitoring Programs, Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs).
      • Managing and coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams comprising dam engineers, geotechnical engineers, geologists, hydrologists, structural engineers, surveyors, environmental and social specialists.
      • Participating in technical discussions with clients, government agencies, international consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.
      • Supporting business development, preparation of technical proposals, development of methodologies and mobilization of specialist teams for national and international consulting assignments.
      • Providing technical input to international dam and water infrastructure projects, including assignments involving challenging geological, hydrological and geotechnical conditions.
  • NESPAK (National Engineering Services Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. ) : ( 23/02/2015 - 01/04/2025 )
    • Senior Geotechnical/Dam Engineer

    • Dam & Geotechnical Engineering Specialist with extensive experience in the geotechnical investigations, design, technical review and safety assessment of dams, hydropower and other infrastructure projects.

      My professional expertise covers both the design and safety aspects of dams, with particular experience in geotechnical investigations, foundation assessment, embankment dam design, slope stability, seepage analysis, settlement assessment, filter and drainage design, reservoir rim stability, geohazard assessment and dam safety evaluation.

      I have contributed to major infrastructure projects in Pakistan and international markets, including projects in Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Jordan and other challenging geological and hydrological environments.

      Core Expertise

      • Dam Design & Geotechnical Engineering
      • Dam Safety Assessment & Risk Analysis
      • Geotechnical Investigations & Foundation Assessment
      • Embankment Dam Design & Zonation
      • Slope Stability & Seepage Analysis
      • Settlement & Deformation Assessment
      • Graded Filter & Drainage Design
      • Reservoir Rim Stability
      • Geohazard Assessment
      • Hydropower Infrastructure
      • Dam Safety Guidlines
      • Emergency Action Plans (EAPs)
      • Dam Surveillance & Monitoring
      • Technical Review & Construction Support

Language Read Level Written Level Spoken Level
English High High Medium
Urdu High High High

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Model Town, Lahore View on map

3335332529

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