Viraj Abeykoon
About Viraj Abeykoon
Viraj Abeykoon is a Civil Engineer at Arup in Melbourne, Australia, with extensive experience in infrastructure projects and a strong academic background from the University of Melbourne.
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Viraj Abeykoon is a Civil Engineer currently working at Arup.
Current Role at Arup
Since 2021, Viraj Abeykoon has been working at Arup as a Civil Engineer. His role involves preparing detailed designs and acting as the civil design lead or civil coordinator for major infrastructure projects in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He is also proficient in project management and stakeholder management throughout the project lifespan.
Previous Experience at Cardno
Viraj Abeykoon worked at Cardno from 2018 to 2021 as a Civil Engineer and from 2016 to 2017 as an Undergraduate Civil Engineer. During his time at Cardno, he gained experience in scoping, preparing fee estimates, producing tender submission documents, and project management. He was involved in several significant projects in Melbourne, Australia.
Internships
Viraj Abeykoon completed internships at the City of Melbourne in 2016 and Access Engineering in Sri Lanka from 2014 to 2015. These experiences helped him gain practical knowledge and skills in civil engineering, providing a foundation for his future roles.
Education and Qualifications
Viraj Abeykoon holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering from the University of Melbourne. He completed his Master's program from 2016 to 2017 and his Bachelor's program from 2013 to 2015. He graduated with First Class Honours and was a Dean's list recipient.
Technical Proficiencies
Viraj Abeykoon is proficient in using several key civil engineering software programs, including 12d, Bentley InRoads, AutoCAD, and Microstation. These skills augment his ability to deliver high-quality designs and manage complex infrastructure projects.