Shilpa Thilakarathna, C.Eng, IntPE, MICE

Shilpa thilakarathna, c.eng, intpe, mice

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  • About me

    EDF (UK) | Civil Building Lead | Nuclear Building Architect | M.Eng | MIESL

  • Education

    • University of peradeniya

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of science (bsc) civil engineering second class upper (3.5/4.0)

      # Captain of Table Tennis Team, University of Peradeniya 2013 # Sri Lanka University Colours (SLUSA) holder for Table Tennis # Member of Organizing Committee of the "Vortex Exhibition" Under Civil Engineering society# Member of Supporting Staff of the "EngEx 2010 Exhibition"# Thesis Topic - "Study of Seismic Wave impact on Sri LAnka due to Surrounding Earthquakes"# Publication - "The Impact of Surrounding Intra-Plate Earthquakes on Sri Lanka" # Award - Won the second… Show more # Captain of Table Tennis Team, University of Peradeniya 2013 # Sri Lanka University Colours (SLUSA) holder for Table Tennis # Member of Organizing Committee of the "Vortex Exhibition" Under Civil Engineering society# Member of Supporting Staff of the "EngEx 2010 Exhibition"# Thesis Topic - "Study of Seismic Wave impact on Sri LAnka due to Surrounding Earthquakes"# Publication - "The Impact of Surrounding Intra-Plate Earthquakes on Sri Lanka" # Award - Won the second place at the competition of "The best under graduate project in Geotechnical engineering in Sri Lanka Universities during the year 2013" organized by Sri Lanka Geotechnical Society Show less

    • Asian institute of technology

      2015 - 2017
      M.eng structural engineering gpa -3.6/4.0 with "excellent" grade for thesis

      # Studied - Wind and Seismic Analysis of Tall Buildings# Thesis Topic - “Effect of Design Wind Level on the Seismic Performance of Tall Buildings” was completed under the supervision of Dr. Naveed Anwar. ETABS and Perform 3D programs have been used for linear and nonlinear analysis respectively. # Publication - "The Effect of Wind Loads on the Seismic Performance of Tall Buildings", Athens Journal of Technology and Engineering

  • Experience

    • Road development authority

      May 2011 - Jul 2011
      Civil engineering trainee

      ~ Improvement of William Gopallawa Mawatha ~# Check reinforcement details according to the drawings# Get involved with leveling of drains and culverts# Supervised Gabion Retaining Wall, Concrete Structures and road widening construction

    • Central engineering consultancy bureau

      Jun 2012 - Sept 2012
      Civil engineering trainee

      ~ Proposed Sport complex at Digana ~# Involved in construction work in Play ground, Swimming pool, Retaining wall # Used total station for setting out and levelling # Prepared timeline report# Prepared documents to manage ISO formats

    • Central engineering consultancy bureau

      Aug 2013 - Aug 2015
      Structural design engineer

      ~ Defense Headquarters Complex ~ # Carried out Structural Analysis, design and detailing of structural elements such as reinforced concrete walls, columns, beams, staircases, slabs..etc# Expertise in structural drafting using Auto-CAD software# Quality checking and quality assurance of the structural drawings ensuring that, drawings produced meet client needs and specifications # Analyzed buildings against lateral loads using SAP 2000 and ETABS structural analysis software # Familiar with BS and EURO standards for designs Show less

    • Ait consulting

      Dec 2015 - May 2017
      Structural engineer | nonlinear analyst (fem)

      ~ Performance Based Seismic Evaluation of Tall Buildings ~Involved in seismic nonlinear analysis as a part time job, while doing Master degree. # Involved in Load calculations for the Nonlinear Building Model# Carried out nonlinear hinges calculation# Used Perform 3D software to carried out nonlinear modeling and extracting results# Familiar with American (ASCE, ACI) standards in structural design of buildings

    • Civil & structural engineering consultants (pvt) ltd.

      Jun 2017 - Jun 2023
      Design manager | structural engineer

      ~ FEM Modeling, Analysis, Design & Performance Based Design of Tall Buildings ~# Seismic Analysis - Linear & Nonlinear # Wind Analysis using wind tunnel test data# Foundation design & shoring system design# Post tensioning design# FRP design for retrofitting work# Performance based design and evaluations # Wind tower foundation design & detailing# BS, Euro, ACI and Australian (AS/NZ) standards are being used for structural design and detailing

    • Edf (uk)

      Jun 2023 - now

      I have contributed to the construction of the Reactor Building (HR), Fuel Building(HK), Turbine Building (HM), and Electrical Building (HF) at Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant. My role involves coordinating design solutions, managing site queries, and ensuring seamless communication between contractors and back offices in the UK and France.Key Responsibilities:# Resolving site design queries raised by contractors.# Coordinating with design teams in the UK and France to issue upcoming designs, address design issues, and implement design changes.# Setting and managing weekly plans to ensure project milestones are met.# Collaborating with coordinators and contractor representatives to prioritize weekly tasks.# Conducting training sessions and providing modeling and analysis solutions for FE Graitec software users.# Leading meetings with contractors and the design team to resolve issues efficiently.# Managing the design team to meet site deadlines effectively.# Identifying site challenges during visits and developing practical solutions.# Engaging in prestressing work within the Reactor Building.# Supporting teams in solving complex problems using finite element analysis methods.# Delivering presentations on CDM 2015 regulations. Show less

      • Civil Building Lead | Building Architect ( Sizewell C )

        Mar 2025 - now
      • Civil Engineer | Nuclear ( Hinkley Point C )

        Jun 2023 - Mar 2025
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Associate member

      Society of structural engineers sri lanka
      May 2016
    • Qra (quality related activities) training

      Edavance
      Apr 2024
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    • Aware of environmental protection (sensibilisé à la protection de l'environnement)

      Edvance
      Feb 2024
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    • Navisworks essential training 2023

      Linkedin
      Apr 2024
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    • Chartered engineer

      Institute of engineers sri lanka
      May 2020
    • International professional engineer

      Institute of engineers sri lanka
      May 2024
    • Chartered engineer

      Institution of civil engineers (ice)
      Nov 2024
    • Epr systems introduction

      Edf (uk)
      Sept 2024
    • Information security level 2 (hpc/szc)

      Edf (uk)
      Feb 2025
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