Sami is a Professional Engineer with 5 years of experience designing and implementing electrical and instrumentation deliverables while ensuring compliance with industry codes and standards in the nuclear and mining industries. He has presented designs to stakeholders in technical and constructability review meetings and conducted field reviews to verify code compliance. With strong communication skills and a commitment to quality, Sami thrives in both collaborative and independent work environments, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.
Sami is a registered Professional Engineer licensed to practice in Ontario and Saskatchewan. He holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in Electrical Engineering from McMaster University.
Job Title: Electrical + Instrumentation Engineer
When did you start at Giffen? March 2025
What office are you based in? Toronto, ON
What inspired you to join the team here? The growth of a company with new and innovative solutions inspired me to join.
What do you think makes our team culture unique? The guidance and support of others to help each other grow individually makes for such a unique environment.
What is the best advice you could give to a brand-new employee? Learn something new every day and try to ask as many questions as you can.
What is one thing that you wish people knew about your job or industry? E+I is a diverse field with many topics to learn. Reading various standards and recommended practices will help guide a new E+I engineer to learn different methods of the design process.
When did you first know that you wanted to pursue a career in this field? Probably when I first took grade 11 physics. I liked to solve electrical circuits analysis problems which led me to the E+I field.
What do you love most about your job? I love solving problems and designing new solutions.
What piece of advice would you give to your younger self? Don’t stress over the little things in life.
What would your perfect weekend look like? Exploring the city, finding new places to eat/drink, and catching some live music.
What do you like to do outside of work? I like to workout, learn new songs on guitar, and learn new recipes.
What is your favorite local spot to eat / drink? My favorite spot to eat would be Maros (a Middle Eastern fusion restaurant) in Oakville, ON.
What would be your dream job (that isn’t this one!)? I always wanted to be a professional skateboarder growing up.
If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? I’d like to visit Japan one day.
If you could pick any superpower, what would it be and why? Teleportation to save time on travel.
