Susana Lopes
About Susana Lopes
Susana Lopes is a Principal Engineer at Arup with extensive experience in hydrological studies and water system designs.
Company
Susana Lopes is currently working at Arup as a Principal Engineer. She began her role there in 2021. Prior to her current position, Susana held the role of Engenheira Sénior at Arup from 2016 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Arup is known for its excellence in engineering, and Susana's extensive experience contributes significantly to the team.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Arup, Susana Lopes served as a Senior Engineer at Ambio - Consultores de Engenharia e Tecnologia do Ambiente, Lda. from 2008 to 2016 in Lisbon, Portugal. She also worked as an Engineer at Hidroprojecto - Engenharia e Gestão, S.A. from 2005 to 2008 and started her career at IDOM Arquitectura, Engenharia e Consultadoria as a Junior Engineer from 2003 to 2005, in the Lisbon Area, Portugal.
Education and Expertise
Susana Lopes holds a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Hydraulics and Water Resources from Instituto Superior Técnico, which she completed between 2011 and 2014. She also holds a Civil Engineering Degree from the same institution, attained between 1996 and 2003. This strong educational foundation has provided her with the extensive knowledge required for her role in engineering.
Hydrological Studies Experience
Susana Lopes has extensive experience conducting hydrological studies. Her work spans multiple countries, including Angola, Cape Verde, Morocco, and Portugal. She provides technical assistance during the construction stages of projects, ensuring that the design is successfully implemented and meets all required standards.
Design of Water Supply and Wastewater Systems
Over her 17-year career, Susana Lopes has been involved in the design of water supply and wastewater systems. Her role necessitates coordination of projects to ensure all aspects are properly aligned and executed according to the plan. This extensive experience showcases her capabilities in handling complex engineering projects effectively.