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Prinell Chetty
Graduate Civil Engineer
Durban
Summary
A knowledgeable, driven, and analytical individual, leveraging studies in Engineering, currently gaining real-world experience as a Civil Engineer, specializing in Pavement and Transportation Engineering. Offering strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills. A highly motivated individual, committed to hard work, with an open and active mind. I strive for perfection and attention to detail in all projects and tasks I participate in. I am versed in leveraging team collaboration and communication to meet project milestones. I am an Associate Member of SAICE, as well as a member of The Golden Key International Honor Society.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Wellness Mentor
University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2022 - Current
- Helped first year students in their transition to university.
- Facilitated socio-economic integration.
- Provided guidance and information related to UKZN.
- Worked individually and in teams to help first year students have excellent first year university experience.
- Assisted students with registration needs, module selection and courses.
- Facilitated food drives for underprivileged students.
Job Shadowing
WBHO
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Participated in site visitations.
- Acquired knowledge of required skills of Quantity Surveyors.
- Involvement with presentations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Job Shadowing
MLC Quantity Surveyors
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Meeting with board members of MLC.
- Meeting with professional Quantity Surveying consultants.
- Constant communication with mentors from MLC.
- Lessons on software used by Quantity Surveyors.
Research Assistant
The University Of KwaZulu-Natal
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted a Masters (MSc. Engineering) student
within the Fluid Mechanics subdivision with the
development of a low-cost particle image
velocimetry (PIV) system. - Executed and monitored experiments as per
experimental procedure outlines and research
techniques. - Gathered and organized research data to
create representative graphs highlighting
results for presentations. - Maintained and calibrated various types of
lab equipment. - Generated data models and performed
analysis to produce reports outlining results.
Job Shadowing
Kaytech Engineered Fabrics
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked alongside organization's staff,
gaining experience on site and in office. - Worked alongside technical sales engineers
and technical sales representatives to fully
understand organizations products and
respective applications. - Attended staff meetings in correspondence to
the company's sales and exports. - Attended safety inductions when visiting sites.
- Acquired knowledge on innovative
engineering solutions and sustainability in
engineering.
Student Intern
Studio Dynamic Pty Ltd
05.2022 - 05.2022
- Worked alongside a professional architect to
gain a better understanding of the working
dynamics between various role players in a
development project. - Gained experience on site during site visits to
the development area. - Attended meetings with the client and
contractor. - Gained experience in architectural software,
ArchiCAD and Corporate GIS Map Viewer,
and applied existing knowledge of AutoCAD. - Gained knowledge on green building
methods and materials that were
implemented in the conceptual design. - Introduced to software for rendering of
presentations.
Graduate Civil Engineer
VST Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd
10.2023 - Current
- Carry out standard/complex technical calculations and undertaking site inspections.
- Manage various technical aspects of conducting preliminary investigations, planning, designing, and execution of projects.
- Produce design and construction drawings, and carry out detailed designs, in accordance with relevant codes, specifications, and requirements.
- Produce accurate, concise, technically correct reports on the aspects of the work assigned to them, such as project assessment reports and preliminary design reports.
- Produce and/or manage the production of preliminary designs to the required level of accuracy and develop options.
- Collaboration with various organizations and engineering disciplines, such as subcontractors and laboratory testing facilities.
- Attend and/or manage site inspections, take and circulate site inspection minutes, as applicable.
- Experience on multiple SANRAL Projects, involving National Routes and Provincial Routes in various provinces.
- Site experience in various provinces, overseeing testing and investigations, as well as undertaking investigations.
- Experience in Rubicon ToolBox and AutoCAD for completion of SANRAL National Route Projects.
- Experience in tender documentation and construction tender documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban 01.2019 - 11.2022
No Degree - Microsoft Planner Ultimate Course
Udemy
Online 12.2021 - 12.2021
Diploma - Management Skills For Business Professionals
Alison
Online 01.2021 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Wingen Heights Secondary School
Durban 01.2014 - 12.2018
Skills
Decision Making
Software
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Teams
Zoom
Adobe Photoshop
AutoCAD
Prokon Structural Analysis
Rubicon Toolbox
Affiliations
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- WBHO
- Hatch Ltd
- SAICE Durban
- MLC Quantity Surveyors
- WomEng - Women in Engineering
- UniLever
- Women's Property Network
- Aryan Benevolent Home
- EWB (Engineers Without Borders)
- Golden Key International Honor Society
Certification
National Senior Certificate
Personal Projects
- Attended workshops and team building held by WomEng in association with UniLever (2018).
- Attended workshops and site visitations held by Hatch - Goba (2017).
- Engineering Practice Workshop site visitation to Transport Authority of eThekwini Municipality (2019).
- Volunteering at Aryan Benevolent homes to carry out feeding schemes (2017-present).
- Civil AutoCAD Workshop Course (2021).
- Engineering Materials Workshop Course (2021).
- SAICE Durban UKZN Infrastructure Lecture Series (2021).
- SAICE Durban Children's Day Charity Drive (2021).
- EWB SA Beach Cleanup (2022).
- SAICE Calculator Drive for Disadvantaged Students (2023).
Accomplishments
- Dean's Commendation awarded for high level
of achievement for Semester 2, 2020. - Certificate of Merit awarded for highest class
mark in Engineering Module: Fluids 1 in
February, 2021. - Certificate of Merit awarded for highest class
mark in Engineering Module: Transport 2 in
February, 2022. - Certificate of Merit awarded for highest class
mark in History of Architecture in February,
2022. - Dean's Commendation awarded for high level
of achievement for Semester 1, 2022. - Certificate of Merit awarded for highest class
mark in Professional Practice in July, 2022. - Certificate of Merit awarded for highest class
mark in Engineering Entrepreneurship in July, 2022. - Awarded Certificate of Excellence for Best
Student in Transportation Engineering at UKZN
Civil Engineering Final Year Poster Symposium
in November, 2022. - Dean's Commendation awarded for high level
of achievement for Semester 2, 2022.
Timeline
Graduate Civil Engineer
VST Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd
10.2023 - Current
Certificate of Membership - SAICE (Associate Member)
10-2023
Certificate of Membership - Golden Key International Honor Society
09-2023
Job Shadowing
Kaytech Engineered Fabrics
09.2022 - 10.2022
Research Assistant
The University Of KwaZulu-Natal
06.2022 - 07.2022
Student Intern
Studio Dynamic Pty Ltd
05.2022 - 05.2022
Wellness Mentor
University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2022 - Current
No Degree - Microsoft Planner Ultimate Course
Udemy
12.2021 - 12.2021
Certificate of Completion - Microsoft Planner Ultimate Course
12-2021
Diploma - Management Skills For Business Professionals
Alison
01.2021 - 01.2021
Diploma in Management Skills for Business Professionals
01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2019 - 11.2022
Job Shadowing
WBHO
12.2018 - 01.2019
Job Shadowing
MLC Quantity Surveyors
12.2018 - 01.2019
National Senior Certificate
12-2018
High School Diploma -
Wingen Heights Secondary School
01.2014 - 12.2018
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