Usama Tahir, P.E.
Director of Electrical Engineering
Director of Electrical Engineering, a Professional Engineer licensed in Florida and Ontario and a certified Level II Thermographer, with a decade designing electrical systems for new construction and existing buildings.
Usama Tahir is Director of Electrical Engineering at Advanced Structural Solutions, with a decade of experience designing electrical systems for projects ranging from major new construction to existing building renovations and upgrades. He supports projects from site assessments and system evaluations through design, permitting, and construction in close coordination with stakeholders.
At the heart of Usama’s engineering philosophy is a simple idea: the best solutions untangle complexity. He built his career on reducing complicated technical problems to clear, practical designs that are constructible and cost-effective. What drew him to engineering was curiosity about how things work, and that curiosity still shapes how he evaluates buildings, questions assumptions, and finds answers that may be overlooked.
His technical expertise spans power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, fire alarm systems, and information and communication technology (ICT) systems. As a certified Level II Thermographer specialising in electrical applications, Usama brings infrared diagnostic capabilities to condition assessments, identifying electrical deficiencies before they become failures. Throughout his career, he has contributed to interdisciplinary design teams on high-profile commercial, residential, and transit projects.
Usama stays close to the work. He plans projects in detail and believes strong relationships with owners and builders are earned through responsiveness and follow-through. A licensed Professional Engineer in both Florida and Ontario, he is committed to delivering clear, well-crafted electrical designs that turn complex problems into lasting value.