Ruchira H.
Senior MEP Engineer | Electrical Load Calculations, SLDs & CAD/Revit Drafting
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About
I am a practicing MEP Engineer with hands-on commercial construction experience, currently managing active site coordination at one of the top 3 construction companies in Sri Lanka. Unlike pure drafters, my background is rooted in active job sites, meaning my drawings and load calculations comply with real-world constructability standards.
-Core Strengths & Skillsets
Specialized in rapid electrical power load calculations, diversity factor selection, and equipment sizing.
Expert in precise AutoCAD and Revit drafting, including clean conversions from architectural PDFs.
Capable of ensuring that every circuit, panel, and fixture complies with standard engineering codes and can actually be installed on-site without clashes.
-Projects, Accomplishments & Education
Hold an engineering degree in University of Peradeniya with senior departmental experience executing complex commercial facility requirements.
Successfully draft clean, layered Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and panel schedules prepared specifically for contractor coordination and municipal permit submission.
Consistently deliver precise engineering work on tight deadlines, ensuring accurate evaluations ranging from quick permit drawings to in-depth load analysis.
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-Core Strengths & Skillsets
Specialized in rapid electrical power load calculations, diversity factor selection, and equipment sizing.
Expert in precise AutoCAD and Revit drafting, including clean conversions from architectural PDFs.
Capable of ensuring that every circuit, panel, and fixture complies with standard engineering codes and can actually be installed on-site without clashes.
-Projects, Accomplishments & Education
Hold an engineering degree in University of Peradeniya with senior departmental experience executing complex commercial facility requirements.
Successfully draft clean, layered Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and panel schedules prepared specifically for contractor coordination and municipal permit submission.
Consistently deliver precise engineering work on tight deadlines, ensuring accurate evaluations ranging from quick permit drawings to in-depth load analysis.
Experience
- Senior MEP Engineer ICC · Full-time Apr 2026 – Present 6 mos Colombo, Sri Lanka
- MEP Manager LAL CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING (PVT) LTD · Full-time Jul 2024 – Apr 2026 1 yrs 9 mos Colombo, Sri Lanka Active in MEP (Plumbing, electrical, HVAC) design, installation supervision, and MEP material regulation. Maintained overall MEP site progress while coordinating with consultants, clients, site staff, project managers, and construction department heads. Managed subcontractor control and MEP-related problem solving.
- Freelance Consultant Ruchira Herath Consultant · Self-employed Jun 2023 – Aug 2024 1 yrs 2 mos Colombo, Sri Lanka Designed and implemented solar, plumbing, electrical, wastewater, fire detection/protection, and drainage systems. Completed 3MW+ solar designs, 1MW solar installations, 7 waste water treatment plant designs and implementations, and 3 multistory plumbing and electrical designs. Executed 1 warehouse fire protection and detection design, and drainage design for an apartment project in a highly protected environmental area in Nuwaraeliya. Obtained solar installer and design certifications from Huawei, Growatt, Solax, and ABB.
- Head Of Project Division Lalanka Enigineering Company (Pvt)Ltd · Full-time Jan 2020 – May 2023 3 yrs 4 mos Colombo, Sri Lanka Worked in the water treatment plant sector handling client communication, budgeting, and project management/planning. Designed, built, and maintained treatment plants while conducting troubleshooting and testing.
- Operations Executive ONE GALLE FACE MALL - SHANGRI-LA HOTELS LANKA (PVT) LTD · Full-time Dec 2018 – Dec 2019 1 yrs Colombo, Sri Lanka Utilized basic mall and property management skills, managed tenant and customer relationships, and engaged in problem-solving under tight schedules. Commissioned systems including supply water plumbing, fire systems (detection/protection), BMS, escalators/lifts, electrical systems, and chiller/aircon systems. Focused heavily on fire and life safety system maintenance, overall preventive and corrective maintenance, and system troubleshooting. Handled a workforce consisting of 10 supervisors and 25 technicians.
- MEP Engineer Access Enginnering PLC · Full-time Nov 2014 – Dec 2018 4 yrs 1 mos Colombo, Sri Lanka Involved in MEP Engineering with a specific focus on apartment buildings. Executed plumbing and electrical design and implementation, pump selection, and A/C design. Managed electrical design, cable selection, bus riser installation, and ELV installation. Supervised waste water treatment plants and lift installations. Gained site experience handling plumbing and electrical work across high-rise projects including Wrendale Apartment, Brickgate Apartment, 616, Porshia Skyline, and LUX.
- Assistant lecturer University of Peradeniya · Part-time Jun 2014 – Nov 2015 1 yrs 5 mos Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Conducted laboratory classes in Fluid Mechanics, Material Science, Refrigeration, Machine Drawing, Machine Design, and Thermodynamics. Engaged in several HVAC design projects for the university
Education
- University of Peradeeniya, Sri Lanka Bsc.Eng(Hons), Mechacnial Engineering 2009 – 2014
Other experience
- Architect Experianced Archiviz
- 3D and Environmental Artist
- Python coding Developed MEP engineering problem solving ideas
- Solar design Designed and installed a total of 100KW of roof top solar setups
Licenses & Certifications
- Associate Member IESL Jan 2014 – Present
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Joined: October 15, 2026
Last seen: October 18, 2026
Area of Expertise
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Design
Mechanical Engineering
HVAC Design Services
SolidWorks Engineering Services
Design Engineering Services
2D CAD Drafting Services
Prototype Design Engineering
Mechanical Design Services
Computational Fluid Dynamics
2D CAD Design Services
Electronic Enclosures Design
Electrical Schematic Drawing Services
Electrical 2D Drafting Services
Electrical Circuit Design Services
Python Developers
Languages
English Full professional proficiency
Location
Colombo, Sri Lanka