PRUTHVIRAJ N

Senior Onshore Construction Engineer (Structures)

Vadodara, IN.

About

Highly accomplished Senior Onshore Construction Engineer with over 15 years of robust global experience delivering structural excellence in the Oil & Gas and petrochemical heavy industrial sectors. Expertly directs high-complexity fabrication yard operations, modular assembly, and structural installations for mega EPC projects valued in excess of US$1 Billion. Proven leader in resolving complex engineering queries, managing heavy lifts, and ensuring rigorous compliance with international structural codes (AISC, ACI, Eurocodes) across high-stakes international environments.

Work

Fluor Daniel India Private Limited

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Sr. Engineer – Onshore Construction (Civil & Structural)

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

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Summary

Directed onshore construction engineering, fabrication shop-drawing reviews, and structural asset execution packages for high-capital oil & gas, steel manufacturing, and chemical infrastructure developments, serving as the primary technical authority for complex engineering queries.

Highlights

Spearheaded construction engineering oversight for the H2GS-Green Steel Project (Sweden), managing the fabrication and erection of a massive Hot Mill process building housing a 250T EOT crane, ensuring precise geometric tolerances.

Led the Civil & Structural discipline in 30% and 60% 3D model reviews, proactively eliminating structural erection bottlenecks, physical multi-discipline clashes, and site-access constraints before yard mobilization.

Formulated and executed detailed, in-house structural modification packages for critical operating facilities at the PETRONAS Isononanol Chemical Plant (Malaysia), enhancing constructability and structural safety.

Conducted rigorous calculations per ACI and AISC standards for structural forensics and remediation of deteriorated concrete foundations, drafting comprehensive repair procedures to resolve field inspection worksheets.

Supervised construction engineering and strict quality validation for massive equipment foundations at the Tengizchevroil (TCO) Future Growth Project (Kazakhstan), utilizing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) via STAAD plates for performance verification.

Maintained an active field presence at the Sadara Chemical Complex (Saudi Arabia), delivering rapid structural troubleshooting, material substitutions, and engineering support through procurement, construction, and commissioning for a $20B+ joint venture.

Oil & Gas Sector

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Structural Construction Engineer

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Summary

Managed daily on-site structural steel inspections, anchor bolt layouts, fabrication fit-up validations, and concrete pour clearances for heavy foundations within the Oil & Gas sector.

Highlights

Managed daily on-site structural steel inspections, anchor bolt layouts, fabrication fit-up validations, and concrete pour clearances for heavy foundations, ensuring adherence to project specifications.

Collaborated closely with fabrication yard supervisors to track structural progress, verify material receipts, and enforce strict welding and coating specifications, improving quality control.

Ensured compliance with safety regulations and project timelines for all structural construction activities, contributing to efficient project delivery.

Earthquake Engineering Research Centre (EERC)

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Research Assistant

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Summary

Conducted advanced nonlinear modeling and structural performance analysis for complex multi-story structures, validating ductile detailing for consulting engineers.

Highlights

Conducted a Nonlinear Pushover Analysis for a signature G+13 story structure partially resting on a 12-meter Y-shaped column, establishing structural performance parameters within the nonlinear zone.

Validated ductile detailing for R.C. Tipnis Consulting Engineers by performing advanced structural analysis and modeling.

Contributed to research on structural dynamics and seismic engineering, enhancing understanding of complex building behaviors.

Education

Gujarat Technological University, India

Gujarat, India
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Bachelor of Engineering (BE) Civil Engineering Grade: 7.3 / 10

Courses

Earthquake Engineering

Structural Dynamics

Languages

English

Skills

Fabrication Yard Operations & Modular Assembly

Detailed Shop Drawing Audits, Structural Fit-up Verification, Modular Erection Sequencing, Heavy Lift Structural Planning, Weldment Quality Control Coordination, NDT Interface Management, Rigging, Shoring, Temporary Works Engineering Calculations.

Mega EPC Project Execution & Site Management

Multi-Disciplinary Interface Management (Civil/Structural, Piping, Mechanical, HSE), Procurement Technical Support, Vendor Deliverable Verification, Value Engineering, Comprehensive Civil/Structural Bills of Quantities (BOQ), Greenfield and Brownfield Construction Site Mobilization.

Technical Engineering & Structural Forensics

Advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Heavy Equipment Foundations, Dynamic Wind Analysis, Seismic Analysis, Response Spectrum Analyses, Structural Integrity Assessments, Deteriorated Concrete Remediations, Blast-Resistant Design Execution, Hazardous Chemical Storage.

International Codes & Standards

AISC 360, ACI 318, ASCE 7, PIP, Eurocodes (1, 2, 3), Indian Standards (IS 456, 800, 875, 1893, 13920).

Software & Tools

STAAD.Pro, RISA Foundation, Idea Statica, RAM Connection, Foundation 3D, MAT3D, RCDC, NAVIS, MATLAB, ETABS, Open JUMP.

Project Management & Safety

Construction Engineering Oversight, Technical Authority, RFI Resolution, Quality Audits, Risk Management, HAZOP Reviews, Multidisciplinary Coordination, Site Compliance.

Projects

Dynamic Analysis Validation Platform

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Summary

Engineered a custom validation platform in MATLAB to audit ETABS analytical models for Time History, Modal, and Response Spectrum methods on a G+9 institutional building.

Seismic Hazard Forecasting using Open JUMP

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Summary

Deployed Open JUMP to execute Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessments (PSHA), forecasting long-term regional seismicity data.