Engineer Design
Resume:
MUTHU PONNAMPALAM, P.Eng.
Mississauga, ON L5K 3Z6
: (416) 834 – 1725 : ab85yr@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To explore the dynamics of a challenging career in a fast track organization by reshaping my Engineering
knowledge and integrated skills. My corporate mission is to meet the needs of employer through
technical excellence and innovative solutions. My desired job positions are Project Planning, Scheduling,
Building Construction and Management, Engineering Consultancy Services.
QUALIFICATION
B. Sc in Civil Engineering (Horns) University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka (1992 – 1996)
Completion of Building Construction Safety Supervisor Course – Ministry of Manpower Singapore (1998)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Member of Professional Engineers Ontario PEO – P. Eng. Licensed.
PE License Application to the Michigan Board of Professional Engineers is currently in process and
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) is completed and preparing to sit Practice of Engineering (PE)
Examination.
GENERAL PROFILE
• Self motivated professional with over fifteen years hands on experience in civil/structural
engineering specializing in Analysis & Design of various Structures and managing civil projects.
• Excellent organizational, time management, analytical, and teamwork skills with the ability to work
independently in a dynamic, demanding and fast pace environment.
• Good interpersonal and problem solving skills, with demonstrated experience in a multicultural
environment and flexible to work extra hours when required and willing to travel or relocate.
• Degree in Bachelor of the Science of Engineering with a demonstrated commitment to ongoing
professional and personal development.
• Working in residential commercial and heavy industrial projects which involves analysis, design and
drafting of main structures, foundations, wood and steel trusses.
• Prepared and reviewed General Arrangement (GA) drawings and detail drawings of conveyor trusses
and transfer towers of mining facilities.
• Working experience in road construction and bridge rehabilitation projects at City of Toronto and
suburbs includes design of formwork and shoring systems for various bridges and tunnels.
• Experience in MTO projects and knowledge of highway retaining wall, underground water and sewer
mains and high mass pole construction and various types of inspection & testing activities.
• Proficient in computer application skills including Structural Analysis & Design software RISA – 3D,
STADD Pro V8i, CFS version 7.0, AutoCAD 2012, Woodworks, Solid Works 2010, MathCAD, ATS Strut
E, and Microsoft Office including MS Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Practical knowledge in National Building Code of Canada 2010, CAN/CSA S16 01, CSA S136, CSA
Standard A23.3 04, CAN/CSA 086 01, CAN/CSA S269, AISC 9th & 13th Edition and Occupational Health
& Safety Act & Regulations.
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
SafeTek Engineering, Toronto, Ontario – Structural Engineer 2010 – Present
• Conducted Pre Start health & safety reviews, prepare reports and proposals accordance with O.Reg
851 of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act for industrial structures and machines such as
dust collector to control emissions from shot blasting machines discharging into the atmosphere.
• Designed heavy foundations, caissons and pile foundations, industrial platforms for heavy machinery,
and reviewed pre engineered structural frames for additional load capacity.
• Structural analysis and design for variety of building framing systems made of steel, concrete,
timber, masonry and modular structures.
• Performed site inspections during construction and prepared field review reports recommends
follow up actions to comply with design and specifications.
• Preparation of structural feasibility reports and final design for renewable energy projects (Solar PV,
Solar Thermal & Green Roof etc.)
• Reviewed various building structures and prepared feasibility reports and final design for roof
mounted solar panels installation.
• Designed and reviewed wood trusses, stud shear wall frames for various modular homes and
agricultural buildings using woodworks and other structural software.
• Review and approve structural drawings, technical reports and documents.
• Evaluated vendor proposals and provide recommendations, Coordinate work with other, disciplines,
maintain a positive work atmosphere by effectively communicating internally and externally with
client and government officials.
• Coordinate and communicate with other team members both internal and external.
PERI Formwork Systems, Bolton, Ontario – Project Engineer 2007 – 2010
• Designing and preparing formwork and shoring drawings for various concrete structures.
• Performing static analysis to ensure optimal design.
• Interacting with sale engineers and contractors in giving most cost effective design proposals and
formwork solutions for their project needs.
• Responsible for the course of the projects on hand from design, documentation, inspection to
project completion, coordinating the jobs, dealing with site issues, customer’s complaints and
logistics.
• Designed and drafted formwork shoring and re shoring, climbing and platform systems for several
concrete structures such as Trump International Hotel Tower, Absolute World Tower, Aurora
Equalization Tank, West Transit way, Union Station Tunnel and Rouge Valley Health System including
regular field reviews, contract administration and project management.
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Lassing Dibben Consulting Engineers, Trenton, Ontario – Structural Designer 2006 – 2007
• Modeled structural steel trusses, Tower buildings, bents using RISA – 3D, STAAD Pro structural
analysis and design software and confirmed to applicable codes and standards.
• Carried out structural analysis & design of commercial, industrial and residential buildings including
design and detailing of welded and bolted connections.
• Limestone and Gypsum Handling system at W.H SAMMIS Generating Station (Stratton, OHIO) –
Designed and drafted steel truss for conveyors, transfer towers, bents, heavy foundations, pile
foundations, industrial platform, pre engineered industrial metal buildings including dynamic
analysis.
• Prepared and reviewed General Arrangement (GA) drawings and detail drawings of conveyor trusses
and transfer towers of mining facilities.
MNA Engineering, Scarborough, Ontario – Geotechnical Engineering Technologist 2004 – 2006
• Coordinated construction works and conducted field reviews on Highway Rehabilitation Projects and
Municipality road and bridge construction which includes construction of retaining wall,
underground water and sewer mains and high mass poles.
• Carried out on site compaction test to certify the quality of back fill for City of Toronto bridge
constructions.
• Inspected and tested of asphalt, soil and concrete footings, caissons and piles.
• Inspected and tested earth works for laying storm, sewerage and portable water mains.
DPC Consulting Engineers, Singapore – Structural Design Engineer 1996 – 2004
• Carried out structural analysis & design of commercial, industrial and residential buildings including
design and detailing of welded and bolted connections.
• Analyzed and designed steel structures and their bolted and welded connections such as portal
frames, structural support for heavy equipments, trusses, and space frames for warehouses and
factories including inspection of installation.
• Performed site inspections during construction and prepared field review reports recommends
follow up actions to comply with design and specifications.
• Estimated pulling force and prepared proposals for roller layout for pulling 400 & 230 KV oil filled
cables including site review and certification of compliance.
• Design shoring for deep excavation of cable trenches including cable bridges and trays, monitoring
settlement of adjutant structures and ensuring safety standards of construction activities.
• Evaluated vendor proposals and provide recommendations, Coordinate work with other, disciplines,
maintain a positive work atmosphere by effectively communicating internally and externally with
client and government officials.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office( including Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook), MS
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Project, AutoCAD 2012, RISA 3D, STAAD Pro V8i, CFS Version 7.0,Woodworks, ATS Strut E,
Timberline,, Beam 2D and Math CAD.
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