Mahesh Atapattu
About Mahesh Atapattu
Mahesh Atapattu is a Senior Engineer specializing in Transmission & Distribution at Arup, with extensive experience in electrical engineering and power system design.
Company
Mahesh Atapattu currently works at Arup as a Senior Engineer in Transmission & Distribution. Arup is known for its innovative approach in the engineering sector. Since joining in 2014, Mahesh has been integral to various initiatives, focusing on the design and development of electrical substations.
Title
Mahesh Atapattu holds the position of Senior Engineer specializing in Transmission & Distribution. This role encompasses overseeing projects related to high-voltage electrical substations and ensuring the efficient and reliable distribution of electrical power.
Education and Expertise
Mahesh Atapattu holds an MSc in Electronic & Electrical Engineering from the University of Glasgow, achieved between 2008 and 2010. Additionally, he earned a BSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Moratuwa. He is proficient in advanced modeling software tools like ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ERACS, SKM, CDEGS, and CYMCAP, specializing in power system studies, protection coordination studies, and earthing analysis. Moreover, he is a Chartered Engineer (CEng MIET).
Background
Before his current position at Arup, Mahesh Atapattu worked in various engineering roles. He served as an Electrical Engineering Consultant and Engineering Director at Delta Engineering Limited, focusing on projects in Sri Lanka and South Sudan from 2012 to 2014. At Enterprise Plc, he was a Senior Electrical Design Engineer from 2007 to 2012. He also worked as a Senior Project Engineer at AMEC Groups Ltd. from 2006 to 2007.
Achievements
Mahesh Atapattu has a wealth of experience in designing and developing electrical substations with voltage levels up to 400kV. His expertise in power system studies and protection coordination studies, as well as his proficiency with advanced modeling software tools, underscores his significant contributions to the field of electrical engineering.