Challari Suresh
Summary
Challari Suresh is a Lead Structural Engineer specializing in structural engineering and water infrastructure, with 15+ years of experience in structural design, analysis, proof checking, and rehabilitation of water supply and urban infrastructure projects. He holds an M.Tech in Structural Engineering and a B.Tech in Civil Engineering and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at NIT Warangal. His expertise includes RCC water-retaining structures, ESRs, GLSRs, MBRs, WTPs, STPs, pump houses, and urban utility infrastructure. He is proficient in advanced structural modelling and finite element analysis using STAAD.Pro, ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE, and MIDAS Gen.
Academic Qualifications
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering – Pursuing, NIT Warangal
M.Tech in Structural Engineering
B.Tech in Civil Engineering
Professional Memberships and Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) – Engineering Council of India (ECI)
Member – Indian Association of Structural Engineers (IAStructE)
Chartered Engineer (CEng) – Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI)
Core Expertise
Structural Design, Analysis, Proof Checking, and Rehabilitation
RCC Water-Retaining Structures and Urban Infrastructure
ESRs, GLSRs, MBRs, WTPs, STPs, and Pump Houses
Structural Modelling and Finite Element Analysis (FEM)
Structural Engineering Codes: IS, IRC, and relevant international standards
Research Interests
Seismic Performance of Structures
Structural Fragility Assessment
Soil–Structure Interaction
Advanced Structural Analysis and Modelling
Contact info
Email: challari.suresh@gmail.com
Phone: 9177117895
Industry Experience
Education: PhD
Seniority: Manager, Director, Professor
Years of experience: 10 to 20 years
Work Experience
Junior Engineer – Structural
NCC Limited
Supported construction and structural verification of RCC components for WTPs, including clariflocculators, aeration tanks, ESRs and MBRs. Reviewed structural drawings and reinforcement detailing, monitored RCC construction activities, and ensured quality control as per IS 456 and IS 3370.
Structural Engineer
Totem Infrastructure Ltd.
Designed check dams, intake structures, water treatment plants, pump houses and elevated service reservoirs. Prepared BOQs and coordinated structural execution activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications and relevant structural design standards.
Senior Structural Engineer
WAPCOS Ltd. – Mission Bhagiratha Project
Supervised structural execution of water supply infrastructure, including WTPs, intake wells, reservoirs, pipelines and pump houses. Performed hydraulic modelling and water distribution network analysis using EPANET and WaterGEMS.
Structural Engineer, Urban Infrastructure Projects
APUFIDC – Structural Engineer, Urban Infrastructure Projects
Designed and analyzed WTPs, sewerage infrastructure and pump stations under AIIB-funded projects. Reviewed RCC reinforcement and foundation systems, supported DPR preparation, engineering documentation, quantity verification, and compliance with IS 456 and IS 3370.
Structural Design Engineer
Epsita India Pvt Ltd
Performed independent structural proof checking of WTPs, STPs, ESRs, GLSRs, and hydraulic structures.
• Validated structural analysis models and reinforcement detailing ensuring compliance with IS 456, IS 3370,and seismic provisions.
Manager
Aaarvee engineering consultants limited
Led structural design and review of ESRs, GLSRs, MBRs, pump houses and utility structures. Conducted Amaravati infrastructure assessment, rehabilitation design, STAAD.Pro analysis, GFC drawings, multidisciplinary coordination and structural proof checking as per IS and IRC codes.
Industry Expertise
- Water Resources Engineer
- Water Treatment Design
- Irrigation Hydraulic Optimisation
- Hydraulic remote control
- Hydraulic Valves
- Hydraulics
- Water Utility
- Water Supply Design
- Civil Engineering
- Water Control
- Dams
- Reservoir
- Water Storage
- Water Resource Management
- Design & Construction
- Pumps Installation
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Design
- Water Harvesting Structure Design
- Strategic Asset Management
- Storm Water Management
- Urban Drainage System
- Urban Water Infrastructure
- Utility Management
- Hydraulic Structures
- Water Balances
- Infrastructure Management
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure
- Water Loss Control
- Utility Pipe Network
- Waste Water Serviceability
- Flood management
- Groundwater Assessment
- Groundwater Modeling
- Hydrologist
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Flood damage
- Structural Rehabilitation of Hydraulic Structures
- Hydraulic Fracturing Fluids
- Project Management
- Design Engineering
- Structural Analysis
- Solid Waste Management
- Concrete
- Water & Wastewater
- River Valley Project
- Creative Water Structures
- Bridge & Tunnel Construction
- Airport Construction
- Treatment Plants
- Water Treatment Systems
- Water Storage Systems
- Water Treatment & Control
- Building Design
- Green Buildings
- Sustainable Buildings
- Sustainable Design
- M S Pipeline Construction
- Pipeline Installation & Maintenance
- Pipeline Rehabilitation
- Hydrogeology & Hydrochemistry
- Hydraulic Modelling
- Hydraulic Gates
- Hydraulic Studies
- Energy
- Roads
- Transportation
- Water
- Central Water Commission
- Meteorology
- Geological Survey
- Earth Moving Equipment
- National Water Development Agency
- Govt. of India-Autonomous body under Ministry of Power
- Municipal Water Council
- Central Ground Water Board
- Central Water Commission
- Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Govt. of India
- Executive water engineer
- CSMRS
- Engineer
- Geologist, GWRDC Ltd; Gandhinagar.
- Groundwater Surveys and Development
- Ministry Of Natural Resources
- Regional Waterboard
- Ministry of Water Resources
- Irrigation Department
- Manager Smart Water Management
- Waterway
- Canals
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Irrigation Engineer
- Irrigation and Water resources Engineer
- Industrial Water Supply
- Industrial Water Maintanance
- Water Supply System
- Water Supply System design
- Water and Wastewater Manager
- Fluid-structure interaction
- Agricultural Waste Water Treatment
- green infrastructure
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Circular Economy
- water, wastewater, reclaimed water, water resources planning
- Water Conservation
- Project Management
- wastewater
- self-cleaning wastewater pumps
- Septic System Design
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Water Sensitive Design and Planning
- Utility Boiler and Cooling Water Treatment
- Water conveyance tunnels
- WWTP Manager
- urinal
- Resilient City Planning
- Water and Wastewater Design engineer
- Civi
- Industrial Water and Utility Systems Engineering
- Wastewater Pumps
- Residential Infrastructure
- Urban Planner
- Consulting Engineer on Water Infrastructure Development, Modeling, Design, and Construction Management
- Bolted Steel Tank
- Water System Modeling
- Civil Engineer And Infrastructure Consultant
- Urban Drainage & Flood Risk Management
- #IWWA
- CAD Design
- Region
- Other Region
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Belize
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Switzerland
- Costa Rica
- Christmas Island
- Germany
- France
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Monaco
- Mexico
- Norfolk Island
- Nicaragua
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Panama
- El Salvador
- Southern Asia
- Western Asia
- South-Eastern Asia
- Eastern Asia
- Central Asia
- Northern Europe
- Southern Europe
- Western Europe
- Eastern Europe
- Northern Africa
- Middle Africa
- Western Africa
- Southern Africa
- Eastern Africa
- Polynesia
- Australia and New Zealand
- Melanesia
- Micronesia (Region)
- Caribbean
- South America
- Central America
- Northern America
- Hydraulic Modelling
- Hydraulic Modelling Engineer
- Digital Transformation
- Water