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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
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving
Interpersonal Communication
Google Workspace
Basic Math
Leadership
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Excellent Communication
Organization and Time Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Computer Skills
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