Richard Oppusunggu

Director & Electrical Engineer based in Geelong

E richard.oppusunggu@hksolutions.com.au

P 0431 662 275

L /in/roppusunggu/

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Richard is methodical and practical electrical engineer with 15 years of experience in the design of building services, open and recreational spaces, utilities, urban development and industrial systems. He is an effective and collaborative engineer that has delivered projects throughout Australia in many different capacities, acting in roles such as lead designer, design manager and project manager, as well as providing construction support and supervision.

 

Education

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Elec) (Hons)

  • Member, Engineers Australia (MIEAust)

  • Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)

  • Registered on National Engineers Register (NER)

  • Registered Practitioner of Queensland (RPEQ)

  • Registered Building Practitioner (VIC)

  • Powercor (VIC) CIAW PM2 and U2/U3/U4 Recognised Contractor

  • PWC (NT) Consultant Accreditation - Developers' work on Electrical Design of Gifted Assets

Articles written for The Talk

Manufacturer’s recommendations are not approved designsEngineers are increasingly facing more pressure to deliver solutions faster, cheaper and better than before. It can be tempting to accept third-party recommendations as they appear as credible d…

Manufacturer’s recommendations are not approved designs

Engineers are increasingly facing more pressure to deliver solutions faster, cheaper and better than before. It can be tempting to accept third-party recommendations as they appear as credible designs. However, without performing your due diligence as an engineer to scrutinise these proposed designs, you are dismissing the importance of your role in a project.

Don't cry over spilt lightArtificial light has many advantages in the outdoor environment. It provides safe passageway for pedestrians and vehicles, improves the security around buildings and environments, enhances sporting and recreational activiti…

Don't cry over spilt light

Artificial light has many advantages in the outdoor environment. It provides safe passageway for pedestrians and vehicles, improves the security around buildings and environments, enhances sporting and recreational activities, and is used for aesthetic or accent appearances. But where does that benefit become more of a hinderance?

Building permits for lights?In Victoria, if a new lighting pole installation exceeds a height of 8m, then a building permit is required. This building approval requirement is atypical for external lighting pole installations as they are not generally associated with buildings.

Building permits for lights?

In Victoria, if a new lighting pole installation exceeds a height of 8m, then a building permit is required. This building approval requirement is atypical for external lighting pole installations as they are not generally associated with buildings.

 
How good are your optics?A solution to the urban sprawl is to make existing sporting facilities more accessible during the day and into the night. While the investment in sports lighting infrastructure is necessary, it should not be obtrusive to nearby residents, transportation users and environmentally sensitive areas.

How good are your optics?

A solution to the urban sprawl is to make existing sporting facilities more accessible during the day and into the night. While the investment in sports lighting infrastructure is necessary, it should not be obtrusive to nearby residents, transportation users and environmentally sensitive areas.