My resume

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

Ø  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

Ø  Proficient in analysing and designing of  steel, concrete and timber framed structures compliant with Australian Standards, client standards and industry best practices

Ø  Proven experience in complicated structures modelling in FEA soft wares and ability to interpret the results

Ø  Extensive experience in cooperation with other team members in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients

Ø  Specialised  in to deliver appropriate engineering solutions within specified time frame

Ø  High level computer skills

Ø  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:

Ø  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

Ø  Undertook design reviews and doing value engineering (budget-saving analysis)

Ø  Took the lead in helping structural drafters to draft precise drawings with maximum attention to details and construction stages

Ø  Attended to sites to inspect steel fixing and strip drains installation, concrete poure, anchor stressing, concrete piles finish quality control and grout check

Ø  Prepared cost estimation and tender documents and submitted the best option to clients

Ø  Liaised with clients, subcontractors and other authorities such as DBYD

I have been working mainly on following projects:

Ø  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

Ø  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

Ø  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.

Ø  Liaised with clients

Ø  Some of the projects with Inter Engineering:

Ø  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

Ø  Provided structural design of a Warehouse for 777 Maintaince Services. Timber framed structure and HOPLEYS Truss system, Beeliar, Perth

Ø  Retaining wall design, including double layer cavity fill, lime stone and gabion. And fine cement injection on border line prior to excavation. Trigg, Perth

Ø  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

Ø  Undertook structural design of several single story of residential buildings in Perth.

Ø  Site inspection

Ø  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

Ø  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

Ø  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

Ø  Liaised with other disciplines like mechanical, electrical and piping engineers to understand their requirement for this modification

Ø  Communicated with client and people on site as well as site visiting to make sure our input for existing structures is correct

Ø  Set out the design procedure, ways of approach and estimation of required time

Ø  Communicated with Geotechnical experts to select a proper foundation system

Ø  Liaised with drafting team and providing sketches of connections and complicated parts for drafting team

Ø  Checked the final drawings for the consistency of design and drawings as well as other disciplines requirements

Ø  Prepared calculation notes based on Sargon Engineering and clients’ standards and requirements.

Key achievements

Ø  Finding the experience of attending in client’s meeting and defending the design approach in review meetings with client

Ø  Finding the experience to work on green field project as well as a leading client (Xstract mining consultant) standards and requirements

Ø  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  

Ø  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

Ø  Set out the design procedure ,ways of approach and estimation of required time

Ø  Seismic designed structural elements to meet requirements of latest standards and client expectations and optimizing the structural elements to cut the cost

Ø  Liaised with other disciplines like mechanical, electrical, geotechnical and piping  engineers to discuss technical issues

Ø  Liaised with drafting team and providing sketches of connections and complicated parts for drafting team

Ø  Prepared special structures design procedures and various design spreadsheets.

Ø  Checked the final drawings for the consistency of design and drawings as well as other disciplines requirements.

Ø  Visited the construction site and responded to construction team queries and prepare reports.

Ø  Prepared calculation notes based on H.Z Engineering and clients’ standards and requirements.

Ø  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

Ø  Technical supervisor of Peyvand commercial and administrative tower with 8 story, Building Area=21,600 m², budget for the project $US 2,000,000

Ø  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)

Ø  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

Ø  Checking and verifying junior engineers’ calculations and reporting to principle engineer

Key achievements

Ø  Received a significant pay rise because for preparing assignments ahead of time and cutting costs

Ø  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:

Ø  Fadak commercial and administrative complex, 11 story building with concrete structure

Ø  BR-16 (Tayeb) commercial and administrative complex, 7 story building located in city centre

Ø  1100 units residential complex, including 4, 5 and 6 story blocks with steel structure and concrete shear walls

Ø  Edalat commercial and administrative complex, including two 13 story towers in the heart of the city

Ø  Saqderat Bank Naderi Branch, 6 story building in the city centre with steel Moment Resisting Frame structure

Key achievements

Ø  Practising engineering principles in work as a graduate student

Ø  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

Ø  Structural dynamics Modelling and Analysis Group short course, Nov. 2013, UWA,

Ø  Reinforcement detailing/ National Seminar Series, May 2013, supported by Engineers Australia,

Ø  Structural Steel Fabrication and Welding for Engineers-WA/ July-Aug 2013, by Australian Steel Institute.

Ø  Fundamentals of project management and project control, January 2009, held by professional training academy               

Ø  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

Ø  Presentation of Comparison between Steel and Concrete Structures, Conference On Civil Engineering, Technical University of Mashhad, Iran, 2009

Ø  Presentation of how to build better Steel Structures, Professional Studies of Mashhad, Iran,2008

Ø  LRFD vs ASD Seismic Design of Structures, International Institute of Earthquake and Seismology, 2010

Ø  Attending more than 10 National and International construction exhibitions

Computer Skills

Ø  Space Gass, ETABS, SAFE, SAP, Structural Tool Kit, TEDDS, Microstran

Ø  AUTCAD

Ø  Microstation

Ø  Microsoft Office Package (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Microsoft Project(MSP) and Primavera