The Basics
Division: Engineering and Technology Operations
How long have you been at City Light? I started full time work on August 27, 2007.
Tell us about your role: I work in Distribution Engineering Services at the South Service Center as a lead engineer. I check new engineers’ work orders and provide coaching to help them grow in their roles. I design work orders for mixed-use building projects, both permanent and temporary construction services, as well as construction clearance projects and low-income housing developments. Additionally, I attend pre-application meetings with customers to identify service feed points (where the electrical system connects to the building’s power supply) and answer their questions. I also prepare customer construction letters and drawings based on Seattle City Light construction standards. Finally, I communicate with electric service representatives (ESRs), electrical reviewers, and civil inspections.
Background
Hometown: I was born in Kismayu, Somalia.
Alma mater: Highline College and Washington State University
Discipline/Trade of study: Electrical engineering, with a focus on power systems and power protections.
Tell us about your family/pets: My wife, Iman Ahmed, and I have been married since 2005, and we have five children: three daughters and two boys.
Just for fun
What do you like most about your role? I enjoy working at the South Service Center where I get to collaborate with ESRs, electric service engineers, crew coordinators, electric reviewers, and civil inspection teams.
What’s the most exciting thing you’ve done recently? I recently got back from my vacation to visit my family in Nairobi, Kenya. We went to the coastal town, Mombasa, for five days and enjoyed Indian Ocean beaches.
What’s your favorite way to spend a rainy day? I enjoy watching Premier League soccer or playing soccer with my Seattle City Light team and my friends.
What is your hidden talent or hobby? My hobbies are playing soccer, both indoor and outdoor.