Tarek is an Professional Electrical Engineer with EGBC (Engineers and Geoscientists of BC) and currently working as a Protection and Control Field Manager with BC Hydro. Prior to that role, Tarek was the Substation Manager for the Vancouver and downtown area where he was involved in the development of the fire response plans for indoor substations. Tarek graduated from UBC specializing in the power option where he later joined BC Hydro in 2012 as an Engineer-in-Training.