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R. Inbaraj

Design Manager
Singapore

Summary

Civil, Geotechnical, and Tunneling Engineer with over 17 years of experience in project management, design coordination, site supervision, and construction support for large-scale infrastructure developments. Specialized in underground MRT systems, tunnel structures, and geotechnical works across Singapore, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and the Middle East.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Design Manager

Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co Ltd
04.2018 - Current

Design Management & Tender Engineering

Experienced in managing D&B tender designs and construction support, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver cost-effective and technically compliant solutions for LTA, PUB, and CAG projects.

Key Involvements:

  • Tender Design Lead: T5 Substructure, Megaspine, T2C
  • Detailed Design Support: CR202, T316, CR102, CR203 (ongoing)
  • Tender Design: CRL contracts CR102 (secured), CR105, CR108, CR110, CR116, CR117, CR202; NSC N109A
  • ECI: CST North, Megaspine, PKIII, T5B, T2C
  • International: MTR C1201 Tung Chung West (NEC4 Stage 2)
  • Tunnel Design: Tuas Water Reclamation Project (TWRPPL)

Senior Executive Engineer

Surbana Jurong International Consultants Pte Ltd
08.2017 - 04.2018
  • Geotechnical Team Leader for reference design of ERSS for 3 stations (Hougang Interchange, AMK Ave 3, Tampines North), including impact assessment and protection measures.
  • Superintending Officer’s Representative for the design and supervision of a 5.5 km HDPE-lined sewer (Ø 0.5–2.5 m) using pipe jacking along Tampines Street 31, Simei Road, and Upper Changi Road East.
  • Senior Engineer responsible for impact assessment and settlement analysis for Pebble Bay and Parkshore Condo along the bored tunnel stretch, as part of ST submission to the Building and Construction Authority (BCA).

Senior Design Engineer

Penta Ocean Construction Co Ltd
03.2014 - 08.2017
  • Company Overview: Singapore
  • Senior Engineer, led and supported a team of 4 design engineers and drafters on ground improvement works (PVD + preloading, vacuum consolidation, vibroflotation, DCM) for Changi Airport Terminal 5 land preparation.
  • Led design and coordination (with 2 engineers and drafters) for deep excavation works, including 4 launching shafts and 5 cross passages, with support for 17 stages of traffic diversion.
  • Singapore

Senior Engineer

Aecom Singapore Pte Ltd
11.2011 - 03.2014
  • Managed detailed design of temporary anchors (2–3 levels @ 2–2.5 m spacing) and strutting to support existing diaphragm walls of UO Superstore and Plaza Warisan basement during floor slab demolition.
  • Responsible for ERSS analysis and design, and temporary works for station and entrance structures, including cross passages, as part of D&B tender submissions.

Senior Engineer

Parsons Brinckerhoff Pte Ltd (WSP)
07.2011 - 11.2012
  • Managed geotechnical design for 7 cut-and-cover stations and associated bored tunnels. Responsible for settlement analysis, building damage assessment, and instrumentation monitoring throughout construction.

Geotechnical Design Engineer

Samsung C&T, Engineering & Construction
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Responsible for design and construction of TERS using tubular pipe pile walls. Provided construction support for shop drawings related to TERS, bored piling, DCM, and JGP.
  • Involved in Kentledge and O-cell load test proposals and interpretations, as well as ERSS instrumentation and monitoring.

Senior Design Engineer

Fugro Geotechnical and Services
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Company Overview: Muscat
  • Responsible for planning and supervising soil investigation schemes, preparing interpretive geotechnical reports with recommendations.
  • Conducted and interpreted DHT, Pressuremeter, and Dynamic Cone Penetration tests.
  • Muscat

Senior Design Engineer

Larsen & Toubro Limited (Engineering Design & Research Centre)
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Responsible for the design of Shallow /deep Foundations. Soil and Rock Stability Analysis. Design of Deep Excavation Support Systems. Design of Ground Improvement Schemes etc.
  • Involved in various projects including Delhi Metro Rail Project and Bhadrak-Dhamra Rail Link Project.

Education

Master of Engineering - Civil Enginnering - Geotechnical

Indian Institute Of Science
India
07.2006

Master of Science - Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

National University of Singapore
Singapore
12.2025

Skills

    Geotechnical

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Publications

Controlling Alkali Induced Heave in soil with fly ash, Hari Prasad Reddy, P. Inbaraj, R., Sivapullaiah, P V., Sri Lankan Geotechnical Society’s First International Conference on Soil & Rock Engineering, Colombo, 08/05/07

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the facts mentioned above are accurate, and I take full responsibility for the accuracy of the information above provided.

Personal Information

Residency: Permanent Resident

Timeline

Design Manager

Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co Ltd
04.2018 - Current

Senior Executive Engineer

Surbana Jurong International Consultants Pte Ltd
08.2017 - 04.2018

Senior Design Engineer

Penta Ocean Construction Co Ltd
03.2014 - 08.2017

Senior Engineer

Aecom Singapore Pte Ltd
11.2011 - 03.2014

Senior Engineer

Parsons Brinckerhoff Pte Ltd (WSP)
07.2011 - 11.2012

Geotechnical Design Engineer

Samsung C&T, Engineering & Construction
01.2009 - 01.2011

Senior Design Engineer

Fugro Geotechnical and Services
01.2008 - 01.2009

Senior Design Engineer

Larsen & Toubro Limited (Engineering Design & Research Centre)
01.2006 - 01.2008

Master of Engineering - Civil Enginnering - Geotechnical

Indian Institute Of Science

Master of Science - Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

National University of Singapore
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