Rama Prasad, Senior Structural Design Engineer

Rama Prasad

Senior Structural Design Engineer

Option One International

Location
Kuwait - Hawali
Education
Master's degree, M.E.(Structural Engineering)
Experience
32 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :32 years, 0 Months

Senior Structural Design Engineer at Option One International
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • My current job since September 2007

Responsibilities as a Senior Structural Design Engineer :
 Conceptual Planning of Structural Schemes. Analysis and Design of High Rise Reinforced Concrete, Steel, Precast Concrete, Pre-stressed Concrete Structures and Pre-Engineered Building System
 To work with Project Manager and other disciplines to meet the delivery targets and overall project goals with pro-active and flexible approach towards meeting them.
 As a Team Leader, managing and guiding Structural Engineers and Draughtsmen to produce accurate and economical Structural Design within the delivery targets. To Review the Design and Drawings for compliance with the codes and Project requirements.
 To attend Technical Coordination meetings with Project Team and Client. Participated in pre-tender meetings, Tender clarification meetings and Site Meetings.
 Coordinate with Wind Tunnel Testing Laboratory. Study of Wind Micro climate, Wind Structural Response and Cladding Pressures.
 Preparation of Technical Proposals and Financial Proposals
 Design of Structural Glass, Aluminum, Timber and Fabric Structures..
 Review contractors design submittals. Review and approval of Shop Drawings.
 Providing Technical support to site based Supervision Staff
 Peer review of Structural Design and Drawings. Participate in Value Engineering Workshops
 Review of Project Specifications and coordinate with QS department to implement required changes to suit specific project requirements.
 Prepared BOQ and Specifications for Soil Investigation. Interpretation of Geotechnical Report to evaluate efficient and economical Foundation system. Involved in the Design of Piled Raft Foundation

Head of Structural Department at Industrial & Engineering Consulting Office,
  • Kuwait - Al Farawaniyah
  • October 2005 to September 2007

Responsibilities as a Head of Structural Department:
 Conceptual Planning of Structural Schemes. Analysis and Design of High Rise Reinforced Concrete, Steel, Precast Concrete, Pre-stressed Concrete Structures and Pre-Engineered Building System
 Preparation of Technical Proposals and Financial Proposals.
 As Head, guided junior engineers and draughtsman to produce accurate and economical Structural Design within the delivery targets. To Review the Design and Drawings for compliance with the codes and Project requirements.
 To attend Technical Coordination meetings with Project Team and Client. Participated in pre-tender meetings, Tender clarification meetings and Site Meetings. Evaluate Contractor’s Bids and prepare recommendations to client
 Design of Fabric Structures..
 Review contractors design submittals. Review and approval of Shop Drawings.
 Peer review of Structural Design and Drawings. Participate in Value Engineering Workshops
 Review of Project Specifications and coordinate with QS department to implement required changes to suit specific project requirements.
 Prepared BOQ and Specifications for Soil Investigation. Interpretation of Geotechnical Report to evaluate efficient and economical Foundation system.

Head of Structural Department at North West Engineering
  • Oman - Muscat
  • October 1999 to October 2005

 To attend Technical Coordination meetings with Project Team and Client. Participated in pre-tender meetings, Tender clarification meetings and Site Meetings.
 Preliminary Analysis and estimation of steel and RC quantities. Evaluate different structural concepts for Efficiency and Economy.
 Detail Analysis and Design of RC and Steel Structures and to Coordinate with Architectural and MEP drawings
 Design of Pre-Engineering buildings
 Reviewing of Structural Drawings and Details. Review and approval of Shop Drawings
 Prepared BOQ and Specifications for Soil Investigation. Interpretation of Geotechnical Report to evaluate efficient and economical Foundation system.
 Responsible to get approval from Municipality for Structural Works

Senior Structural Design Engineer at Perunding Faisal, Abraham dan Augustin Sdn. Bhd.
  • Malaysia
  • November 1995 to October 1999

 To Coordinate with Architectural, Mechanical and Electrical Works for project specific requirements.
 Attended the Technical Coordination meetings with Project Team and Client. Participated in pre-tender meetings, Tender clarification meetings and Site Meetings.
 Preliminary Analysis and estimation of steel and RC quantities. Evaluate different structural concepts for efficiency and economy.
 Detail Analysis and Design of RC and Steel Structures and to Coordinate with Architectural and MEP drawings
 Reviewing of Structural Drawings and Details. Review and approval of Shop Drawings
 Prepared BOQ and Specifications for Soil Investigation. Interpretation of Geotechnical Report to evaluate efficient and economical Foundation system. Design of Pre-cast Driven Piles, micro piles and pile caps. Monitoring and interpretation of static Pile Load Test and Dynamic Pile Load Tests.
 Worked as a Resident Engineer and client’s representative to supervise construction works and coordinate the installation of client supplied equipments
 Responsible to get approval from Municipality for Structural Works, Water Supply, Road and Drainage works.

Structural Design Engineer at SEMAC Pvt. Ltd
  • India - Bengaluru
  • May 1992 to October 1995

Responsibilities as a Structural Design Engineer:
 Preliminary Analysis to determine the efficient Structural System.
 Analysis and Design of Structures. Coordinating with Architectural and MEP drawings
 Checking of Structural Drawings and Details. Review and approval of Shop Drawings
 Periodical site supervision during steel fabrication and erection.

Education

Master's degree, M.E.(Structural Engineering)
  • at University Visveshvaraya College of Engineering
  • March 1991

- Scholarship from University Grant Commission during Post Graduation - Overall Precentile Score in GATE – 95.46 - Secured SECOND POSITION in M.E. (Struct.)

Bachelor's degree, B.E.(CIVIL)
  • at University Visveshvaraya College of Engineering
  • November 1989

- Secured FIRST RANK in B.E. (Civil) - Jindal Trust Scholarship during graduation - Aswathanarayana Setty Gold Medal - Mysore Engineers Association Commeration Prize - Sri S.V. Gopal Setty Memmorial Prize - Vasavi Union Gold Medal

Specialties & Skills

Commercial Buildings
High Rise Buildings
Industrial Buildings
Hospitals
ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, STAAD Pro, Oasys GSA, ADAPT, PROKON, ADOSS

Languages

English
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