Senior Engineer, Electrical Discipline Team Lead; MS, Sustainable Energy Engineering, University of Nottingham, U.K.
Sudhir’s career began in India, where, through on-site visits to power plants, she realized the level to which these plants contribute to pollution. So, she moved toward professional roles focused on sustainability and building design. After achieving her master’s degree, Sudhir worked in the U.K., where she gained experience working with sports centers, offices, health care centers and more. Notably, Sudhir contributed her expertise to the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. She worked with the contractors to design the center both for the games and as an enduring city landmark building once the activities concluded, beginning with the legacy design. Sudhir led the design of the electrical infrastructure, which needed to meet international game standards. After nine years working for Arup in the U.K., Sudhir took a long-term assignment in Texas. In this role, she has been working on a decarbonization plan for over two dozen buildings for a health care client and the electrical design for the renovation of a historic landmark. She has also been the interim electrical team lead in Arup’s southern geography, where she leads a team of 14 in developing skills to match project requirements and ensure quality outcomes for clients. After moving to Texas, Sudhir became a member of Women in Architecture, part of the Houston chapter of the American Institute of Architects. She runs the Women in Architecture social media account. Outside of work, Sudhir loves to cook and play badminton. She also spends much of her time doing arts and crafts with her daughter.
