Maheswaran Ponnusamy M.Eng., C.Eng.(I)., M.I.E.
About Maheswaran Ponnusamy M.Eng., C.Eng.(I)., M.I.E.
Maheswaran Ponnusamy M.Eng., C.Eng.(I)., M.I.E., is the Resident Inspector of Works at Arup in Malé, Maldives, with over 11 years of experience in marine viaduct construction and structural design.
Current Title and Position
Maheswaran Ponnusamy M.Eng., C.Eng.(I)., M.I.E. currently holds the title of Resident Inspector of Works at Arup. He has been serving in this capacity since 2021, and his work location is in Malé, Maldives. In his current role, he focuses on the inspection and supervision of construction works, ensuring compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
Previous Roles and Experience
Maheswaran's professional journey spans several roles across different organizations. From 2016 to 2021, he worked as an Assistant Resident Engineer (Marine Viaduct) at Ministry of Development Brunei / Ove Arup and Partners in Brunei Darussalam. Prior to that, he was employed as a Civil & Structural Engineer at Ove Arup Dan Rakan-Rakan for three years from 2013 to 2016. His earlier roles include working as a Design Engineer in the Metros & Railways SubDivision at Mott MacDonald from 2012 to 2013, a Project Associate in the Structural Department at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras from 2011 to 2012, and a Design Engineer at William Hare India Pvt. Ltd from 2010 to 2011.
Educational Background
Maheswaran has a solid educational foundation in civil and structural engineering. He earned his Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering from Thaigarajar College of Engineering, Anna University, completing his studies from 2007 to 2009. Prior to that, he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Raja College of Engineering & Technology, Anna University, which he attended from 2004 to 2007.
Areas of Expertise
Maheswaran brings over 11 years of expertise in the inspection and supervision of marine viaduct construction projects. His skill set also includes the structural design of metro elevated station buildings and metro viaduct substructures. Additionally, he has worked on structural design projects for both commercial and residential buildings in India and Brunei. His diverse experience equips him with the knowledge to handle complex engineering tasks effectively.