Career
Overview
I come from a family with
construction background; I am a structural engineer with almost 8 years’
experience in different fields of civil/structural engineering and construction
in Australia and overseas. I have extensive working on wide range of projects
such as commercial, residential and industrial. During these years I have tried
to complete tasks as best quality as possible within estimated timeframe.
Efficiency, practicality, optimum cost design and on time delivery are the factors
which I have always considered in my career as an engineer. I am looking to
further enhance my skills and experience as a Structural Engineer. You could
find more about my work experience background on http://www.engalavi.blogspot.com.au
Key
Skills
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Sound knowledge of Australian Standard such as AS 4100, AS
3600, AS 1170, AS 1684, AS 4055 and other international relevant codes such
ACI, ASTM, AISC, IBC
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Proficient in analysing and
designing of steel, concrete and timber
framed structures compliant with Australian Standards, client standards and
industry best practices
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Proven experience in
complicated structures modelling in FEA soft wares and ability to interpret the
results
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Extensive experience in
cooperation with other team members in developing and maintaining effective
working relationships with clients
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Specialised in to
deliver appropriate engineering solutions within specified time frame
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High level computer skills
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Experience in preparing
datasheet, tender document, requisition for quotes (RFQ), delivering
Engineering reports, tendering and liaising in construction, oil and gas
industry.
Career History
Senior Structural Engineer/Estimator: MTG Civil
(www.mtgcivil.com.au) Sydney, NSW
(Sep2015-Present)
As a senior structural engineer and estimator my
responsibilities were included but not limited to:
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Prepared structural design for retaining
structures such as soldier piles, contiguous piles, secant piles walls, sheet
piles, anchored walls, ground anchors, rock bolts, soil nails, capping beam,
shotcrete and strutted excavation and comparing which method is the most
feasible, time and cost efficient for the assigned projects
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Undertook design reviews and doing value
engineering (budget-saving analysis)
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Took the lead in helping structural drafters to
draft precise drawings with maximum attention to details and construction
stages
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Attended to sites to inspect steel fixing and
strip drains installation, concrete poure, anchor stressing, concrete piles finish
quality control and grout check
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Prepared cost estimation and tender documents
and submitted the best option to clients
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Liaised with clients, subcontractors and other
authorities such as DBYD
I
have been working mainly on following projects:
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211-215 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury, NSW-residential
development_ Design and construction of shoring system for three basement level
located adjacent to the Cooks river, including soldier piles, capping beam,
shotcrete wall and ground anchors
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Glenmore Park Shopping Centre, Penrith, NSW_ Construction
and supervising of 900mm foundation piles (Friction and end bearing piles),
spaced 600 mm shoring piles, capping beam, shotcrete and ground anchors for
single basement car park
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39 Coulson St. Erskineville, NSW-residential
development_ Design and construction of shoring system for single and double
basement in sandy ground with high ground water level, including sheet piles,
shotcrete walls, ground anchors and screw piles
Ø 5-9
French Ave, Bankstown, NSW-residential development_ Construction and supervising of 450
mm shoring piles, capping beam, shotcrete and ground anchors for a three-level
basement
Structural Engineer: Inter Engineering (www.intereng.com.au), Perth, WA (Jan2015-May2015)
As a member of the structural team my responsibilities were
included but not limited to:
Key responsibilities
Ø Undertook detail structural design of residential, commercial, retail and institutional
in accordance with Building Code
of Australia( BCA), and related Australian Standards including; AS 1170, AS
3600, AS 4100, AS 1684.
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Liaised with clients
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Some of the projects with
Inter Engineering:
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Prepared structural design and structural
drafting of Christmas Island Senior Citizen Hall. Structure was combined of
steel columns, beams and a retaining wall for supporting adjuring land
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Provided structural design of a Warehouse for 777
Maintaince Services. Timber framed structure and HOPLEYS Truss system, Beeliar,
Perth
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Retaining wall design, including double layer
cavity fill, lime stone and gabion. And fine cement injection on border line
prior to excavation. Trigg, Perth
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Structural design of three stories residential.
Structure was combination of masonry walls
steel columns and beams and in-situ suspended concrete slab and steel
truss roof, Mullaloo, Perth
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Undertook structural design of several single
story of residential buildings in Perth.
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Site inspection
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Preparing Retrospective Approval (RA) reports
Structural Engineer: Sargon Engineering (www.sargon.com.au), Perth, WA (March
2013-May 2014)
As a structural engineer my responsibilities were included
but not limited to:
Key responsibilities
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Undertook detail
design of Steel Structure for jaw crushers, conveyors and ROM Bins, including
report and drawings, estimated quantities, prepared construction method report
for Nimba Iron Ore Project, 15 Mtpa
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I have designed various
steel and concrete structures for an in-house modular gold plant, including: ROM
bins, Milling and leaching area steel structures, Crusher steel structures, Cyclone
towers, Conveyors, Trestles and take up towers, Equipment foundations, Workshop
and ware house saloons and stockpile covering steel structure
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Liaised with other
disciplines like mechanical, electrical and piping engineers to understand
their requirement for this modification
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Communicated with client
and people on site as well as site visiting to make sure our input for existing
structures is correct
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Set out the design procedure,
ways of approach and estimation of required time
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Communicated with
Geotechnical experts to select a proper foundation system
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Liaised with drafting team and
providing sketches of connections and complicated parts for drafting team
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Checked the final drawings
for the consistency of design and drawings as well as other disciplines
requirements
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Prepared calculation notes
based on Sargon Engineering and clients’ standards and requirements.
Key achievements
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Finding the experience of
attending in client’s meeting and defending the design approach in review
meetings with client
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Finding the experience to
work on green field project as well as a leading client (Xstract mining
consultant) standards and requirements
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My ability for working on
several projects at the same time gave me the ability to supervise the
following projects as a sole trader according to Building Code of
Australia(BCA):
Ø Member of
design team of two story residential house in Victoria Park, Perth
Ø Supervised
and technical support of residential house in Canning Vale, Perth
Ø Project
coordinated and subcontractors managed for residential house in South Perth
Ø Preparing
residential house extension plan for a residential house in Beechboro, Perth
Ø Site visit
and prepare reports for customers, such as Pre Purchase Report(PPR)
Ø Site visit
of Ellen Brook Central Park Apartments
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Subdivision of Kabul supermarket (Establishing
new Kebab shop, Bakery and Coffee shop) including drawings preparation and
construction. Located in Beechboro, Perth
Head of technical Office: Hatam
Zamin Engineering (HZE) Co. (Jan.2010- Sep.2012)
www.hatamzamin.com
HZE provides services as an Engineering, Procurement and
Construction Contractor in different fields such as residential, Commercial,
Mine, Structural and Civil infrastructures.
Key responsibilities
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Set out the design
procedure ,ways of approach and estimation of required time
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Seismic designed structural
elements to meet requirements of latest standards and client expectations and
optimizing the structural elements to cut the cost
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Liaised with other
disciplines like mechanical, electrical, geotechnical and piping engineers to discuss technical issues
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Liaised with drafting team
and providing sketches of connections and complicated parts for drafting team
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Prepared special structures
design procedures and various design spreadsheets.
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Checked the final drawings
for the consistency of design and drawings as well as other disciplines
requirements.
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Visited the construction
site and responded to construction team queries and prepare reports.
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Prepared calculation notes
based on H.Z Engineering and clients’ standards and requirements.
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Technical supervisor and
member of structural design team of the biggest Hotel of Iran with 500,000 m2
building area and 20 story, budget of the project $US 500m
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Technical supervisor of
Peyvand commercial and administrative tower with 8 story, Building Area=21,600
m2, budget for the project $US 2,000,000
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Member of design team that
undertook design of 12900 m2 Temporary Retaining structure and 340,000 m3
Earthwork, 20-23 m deep using pile, shotcrete, ground anchors( Post Tension)
and concrete pile, I Prepared project time-table, Prepared technical support
during construction, undertook design of platforms and formworks, Managed
construction, Liaised with clients authorities (Mashhad Mall commercial $US300m
project, Iran)
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Technical supervisor of and
member of design team of Elizeh residential tower with 20 story, Building
Area=31,800 m2, budget for the project $US 38,000,000
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Checking and verifying
junior engineers’ calculations and reporting to principle engineer
Key achievements
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Received a significant pay
rise because for preparing assignments ahead of time and cutting costs
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Finding the experience to work
with juniors and manage a small team of them.
Structural/Project
Engineer: Radan Saze Consulting and Construction Pty Ltd (Jan.2006-Jan.2010)
As
a member of the design team, I have been working mainly on following projects:
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Fadak
commercial and administrative complex, 11 story building with concrete structure
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BR-16
(Tayeb) commercial and administrative complex, 7 story building located in city centre
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1100 units
residential complex, including 4, 5 and 6 story blocks with steel structure and concrete
shear walls
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Edalat
commercial and administrative complex, including two 13 story towers in the heart of the
city
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Saqderat
Bank Naderi Branch, 6 story building in the city centre with steel Moment Resisting
Frame structure
Key achievements
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Practising engineering
principles in work as a graduate student
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Appreciation of the
workplace relationships and flowcharts
Education
Engineering Experience
Program (EEP), Held by ECU University and Navitas professional training,
2013, Perth, Australia
Bachelor of Science in Civil
Engineering, IAUM University (http://en.mshdiau.ac.ir/) May 2007, Mashhad,
Iran
Associated Degree
in Buildings and Structures, Shahid
Mohammad Montazeri University (http://www.mashhadmtv.ac.ir/) May 2003, Mashhad,
Iran
Building
Construction Diploma, Shahid Hasan Aghasizade Technical and
vocational school, October 2000, Mashhad, Iran
Trainings
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Structural dynamics
Modelling and Analysis Group short course, Nov. 2013, UWA,
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Reinforcement detailing/
National Seminar Series, May 2013, supported by Engineers Australia,
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Structural Steel
Fabrication and Welding for Engineers-WA/ July-Aug 2013, by Australian Steel
Institute.
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Fundamentals of project management and project control, January 2009,
held by professional training academy
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Work Safety in Construction Industry (White Card), January 2013, Elmo
accredited (Nationally Recognised Training), Brisbane
Ø OHS Hazard identification
and risk assessment (BSBOHS303B), February 2013 Navitas Professional Training, Perth, WA
Ø Engineering Experience
Program, May 2013, Perth, Australia
Ø First Aid, May 2014, NSTA
Perth, WA
Professional
Activity
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Presentation of Comparison between Steel and
Concrete Structures, Conference On Civil Engineering, Technical University of
Mashhad, Iran, 2009
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Presentation of how
to build better Steel Structures, Professional Studies of Mashhad, Iran,2008
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LRFD vs ASD Seismic
Design of Structures, International Institute of Earthquake and Seismology,
2010
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Attending more than
10 National and International construction exhibitions
Computer
Skills
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Space Gass, ETABS, SAFE,
SAP, Structural Tool Kit, TEDDS, Microstran
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AUTCAD
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Microstation
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Microsoft Office Package
(Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Microsoft
Project(MSP) and Primavera
