Vipulkumar Chhatriwala
Regina,Canada
Summary
Project Engineer experienced in municipal water supply, potable water treatment, and infrastructure project development. Delivered successful outcomes through expertise in conceptual design, feasibility analysis, lifecycle cost analysis, and risk assessment. Committed to supporting long-term infrastructure planning and fostering climate-resilient solutions while enhancing customer experiences and contributing to team objectives.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Executive Engineer
Gujarat Water Supply & Sewerage Board
, India
04.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with district laboratories for routine sampling and testing of raw and treated water.
- Prepared annual operation and maintenance budgets for 03 Regional water supply schemes serving 80 villages.
- Conducted field investigations to assess existing system performance and recommended rehabilitation works.
- Prepared cost estimates for over 80 community-based village water supply schemes.
- Supervised civil construction of intake wells, reservoirs, treatment plants, and pumping stations.
- Executed surface source based Bhalod Jhaghadia RWSS, Aug. of Rundh Rajparadi RWSS, Asha Umalla regional water supply scheme for 123 villages having an estimated cost of $ 15 M.
- Executed surface source based 03 Regional water supply scheme for 123 villages having an estimated cost of $ 15 M.
Additional Assistant Engineer (Civil)
07.1997 - 04.2023
- Supervise construction of pipelines, overhead tanks, pumping stations, and treatment plants.
- Prepare estimates, drawings, and project reports for water supply/sewerage schemes.
- Conduct site surveys and feasibility studies.
- Assist senior engineers in technical planning.
- Ensure adherence to approved drawings and specifications throughout project execution.
- Conducted field tests and inspections to validate project compliance and quality.
- Monitor existing water supply systems and sewerage networks.
- Handle breakdowns, leakages, and repair work.
- Conduct field tests and inspections to validate project compliance and quality.
- Check quality of materials like cement, pipes, valves, etc.
- Coordinate with contractors and vendors.
- Verified contractor bills and prepared payment certificates to facilitate timely project funding.
- Verify contractor bills and prepared payment certificates to facilitate timely project funding.
- Address public complaints related to water supply issues.
- Monitor progress and submit regular status reports.
- Maintain records, reports, and documentation.
- Assist in tendering and procurement processes.
- Assist in tendering and procurement processes.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) - Civil Engineering
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute Technology
Surat, Gujarat, IndiaChartered Engineer -
Institution of Engineers, India
Professional engineer -
Institution of Engineers, India
Skills
- Water supply design
- Water treatment systems
- Water quality management
- Tendering and RFPs
- Contract administration
- Design and Cost Estimation
- Cost estimation
- Specifications preparation
- Construction supervision
- Team leadership
- Field investigations
- Time Management and Multitasking
- Quality assurance
- Project management
- Project documentation
- Terms of reference
- Report writing
- Team leadership
- Team management
- Client collaboration
- Analytical problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Critical thinking
- Time Management and Multitasking
- Multitasking
- Pressure decision-making
- High workload adaptability
- Safety compliance
- Written communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Project documentation
Degree
B. Eng.
Certifications And Memberships
- Chartered Engineer, Institution of Engineers, India, 2017
- Professional Engineer, Institution of Engineers, India, 2019
- Engineer In Training, Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS), Application submitted
Timeline
Deputy Executive Engineer
Gujarat Water Supply & Sewerage Board
04.2023 - Current
Additional Assistant Engineer (Civil)
07.1997 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) - Civil Engineering
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute Technology
Chartered Engineer -
Institution of Engineers, India
Professional engineer -
Institution of Engineers, India