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Discipline Notice: Mahmoud Mahmoud, P.Eng.

Posted on November 20, 2024
Discipline Notice: Mahmoud Mahmoud, P.Eng.
In an October 11, 2024, Consent Order, Dr. Mahmoud Mahmoud, P.Eng., admitted that he demonstrated unprofessional conduct in relation to the engineering services he provided for two projects relating to stormwater management plans in the District of West Vancouver, BC.

As of November 12, 2024, Dr. Mahmoud’s registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC is suspended for four months.

Dr. Mahmoud was retained to provide engineering services in relation to the design of a rock pit and the preparation of a stormwater management plan for the Greenwood residence. On a separate project, Dr. Mahmoud was retained to provide engineering services for the preparation of stormwater management plan for the Hycroft residence. The designs that Dr. Mahmoud prepared and authenticated for the Greenwood and Hycroft projects were deficient.

In the Consent Order, Dr. Mahmoud admitted that he demonstrated unprofessional conduct related to the Greenwood and Hycroft projects and that he acted contrary to the Bylaws of Engineers and Geoscientists BC.

Dr. Mahmoud agreed that, regarding the Greenwood project, he failed to:

  • conduct a sufficient geotechnical investigation, and particularly, he failed or neglected to conduct any infiltration testing;
  • provide the necessary information in the design drawings to construct the elements of the stormwater management plan;
  • use the correct equation for the purpose of calculating rock pit storage volumes; and
  • provide properly authenticated drawings to his clients.

Dr. Mahmoud agreed that, regarding the Hycroft project, he failed to:

  • conduct a sufficient geotechnical investigation, and particularly, he failed or neglected to conduct any percolation testing;
  • provide accurate, correct, and consistent calculations and design drawings; and
  • adequately supervise and review the work of the non-registrant who was primarily responsible for preparing the stormwater management plan.

Dr. Mahmoud is restricted from practicing in the area of stormwater system design, rock pit design, or the development or implementation of stormwater management plans, except under the direct supervision of a qualified registrant. Should Dr. Mahmoud wish to lift or modify the practice restriction, he must provide proof that he has completed an educational program and apply for reinstatement of full practice rights through the Credentials Committee of Engineers and Geoscientists BC.

During the suspension period, Dr. Mahmoud must successfully complete the Professional Engineering and Geoscience Practice in BC online seminar. Six months after the suspension period ends, Dr. Mahmoud must undergo a practice review conducted by the Engineers and Geoscientists BC Audit and Practice Review Committee.

Dr. Mahmoud paid $13,000 toward the legal and investigative costs of Engineers and Geoscientists BC.

The full text of the Consent Order can be found in the Disciplinary Notices section of our website.

Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s website contains information on the complaint, investigation, and discipline processes. You can contact us at 604.558.6647 or toll-free at 1.888.430.8035 ext. 6647, or by email at [email protected].