Leonardo Pulles

Experience

Field supervision, hydraulic design and technical documentation.

Civil engineering site team in Tulcan, Ecuador
Site team during water and drainage infrastructure works in Tulcan, Ecuador.

Freelance Civil Consultant & Hydraulic Designer

Remote / Dublin-based | Feb 2023 - Present

Hydraulic modelling, Civil 3D deliverables, technical submissions and design coordination for water, sewerage and drainage infrastructure.

  • Designed and modelled urban water, sewerage and drainage networks.
  • Produced construction-ready plans, profiles and schedules.
  • Prepared technical reports, calculations and design clarifications.
  • Applied BIM-oriented workflows and revision control.

Site Engineer / Resident Engineer

Water & Drainage Infrastructure, EPMAPA-T, Tulcan, Ecuador | Feb 2021 - Feb 2023

Site supervision and client-side technical representation for potable water, sewerage and drainage infrastructure.

  • Supervised approximately 15 km of potable water network.
  • Supported a project benefiting more than 15,000 residents.
  • Supervised DN 800 trunk sewer works and drainage upgrades.
  • Controlled QA/QC through inspections and ITP hold points.
  • Maintained site diary, progress records and as-built information.

Site Engineer

Water Treatment Plant Upgrade, GAD Shushufindi, Ecuador | Feb 2020 - Oct 2020

Supervision of civil works, concrete works and hydraulic tie-ins for a water treatment plant upgrade.

  • Supervised civil and concrete works.
  • Coordinated pipework tie-ins between intake, pumping and treatment units.
  • Implemented RAMS and H&S controls.
  • Helped minimise supply disruption during construction activities.

Civil Draftsman & Safety Technician

Emelvac Cia. Ltda, Quito, Ecuador | Dec 2017 - Jan 2020

AutoCAD drafting and safety documentation for industrial and public facilities.

  • Produced technical drawings, evacuation routes and safety signage layouts.
  • Supported compliance audits and risk mapping.

Technical Assistant

Ivan Bohman C.A., Quito, Ecuador | Jun 2017 - Oct 2017

Hydraulic calculations, pump selection support and installation supervision for sanitary and electrical projects.

  • Supported pump sizing and technical selection.
  • Assisted installation supervision and commissioning documentation.

Leonardo has also gained recent experience in Dublin's hospitality sector, strengthening communication, teamwork and client-facing skills in a high-volume international environment.