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IAN CHERUIYOT

Kericho

Summary

Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering graduate with hands-on experience in water supply, sanitation, and road infrastructure projects. Practical exposure to donor-funded public works projects, site supervision, pipeline installation, and interpretation of engineering drawings. Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and Civil 3D, with strong teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills. Seeking a Graduate Engineer or Entry-Level Site Engineer role.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Representative

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
10.2021 - 01.2025
  • Represented student concerns to faculty and administration
  • Coordinated communication between students and academic staff
  • Developed leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Engineering Intern

Athi Water Works Development Agency
Nairobi
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Assisted in site supervision of water supply infrastructure serving the Greater Githurai areas including Mwiki, Kahawa Wendani & Sukari, Kiuu, and Mwihoko
  • Participated in inspection of pipeline installation works (HDPE and steel transmission lines)
  • Observed construction of a 13,000 m³/day conventional water treatment plant
  • Supported review and interpretation of drawings, specifications, and work schedules
  • Gained exposure to contractor-consultant-client coordination on a donor-funded project (KfW Development Bank)

Engineering Intern

Ministry of Roads, Public Works & Transport - Bomet County Government
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Assisted in supervision of road construction works in Longisa Town under a World Bank-funded project
  • Participated in site inspections, measurements, and quality control observations
  • Gained exposure to road construction materials, equipment, and safety practices

Internal Industrial Attachment

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Acquired hands-on experience in masonry, plumbing, surveying, and metal works
  • Assisted in basic construction and maintenance activities within the institution

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
Juja
09.2025

Skills

  • AutoCAD
  • Civil 3D
  • Revit
  • Site supervision
  • Project monitoring
  • Surveying
  • Construction works
  • Engineering drawings interpretation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Self-organization

Hobbies and Interests

  • Travelling
  • Reading novels and books
  • Football
  • Other sporting activities

Projects

Water Supply System Design Project, Conducted water demand analysis, preliminary pipeline sizing, and system layout for a conceptual water supply network. Prepared drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, incorporating basic hydraulic and treatment considerations. Highway / Road Design Coursework Project, Participated in geometric road design, earthworks estimation, and drainage considerations in line with engineering standards. Applied surveying principles and basic quantity take-offs.

Engineering Software Skills

  • AutoCAD (2D drafting and detailing)
  • Civil 3D (alignments, profiles, basic pipe networks)
  • Revit (basic modeling)
  • Site supervision and project monitoring
  • Surveying and construction works
  • Engineering drawings interpretation
  • Microsoft Excel (basic BOQs and analysis), Word, PowerPoint

Engineering Experience

  • Engineering Intern, Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA), Nairobi Satellite Towns Water & Sanitation Development Programme (NST-WSDP) Phase I: Ruiru-Juja / Greater Githurai Water Supply System, 03/01/24, 06/01/24, Assisted in site supervision of water supply infrastructure serving the Greater Githurai areas including Mwiki, Kahawa Wendani & Sukari, Kiuu, and Mwihoko, Participated in inspection of pipeline installation works (HDPE and steel transmission lines), Observed construction of a 13,000 m³/day conventional water treatment plant, Supported review and interpretation of drawings, specifications, and work schedules, Gained exposure to contractor-consultant-client coordination on a donor-funded project (KfW Development Bank)
  • Engineering Intern, Ministry of Roads, Public Works & Transport - Bomet County Government, 02/01/22, 04/01/22, Assisted in supervision of road construction works in Longisa Town under a World Bank-funded project, Participated in site inspections, measurements, and quality control observations, Gained exposure to road construction materials, equipment, and safety practices
  • Internal Industrial Attachment, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT), 04/01/21, 06/01/21, Acquired hands-on experience in masonry, plumbing, surveying, and metal works, Assisted in basic construction and maintenance activities within the institution
  • Student Representative, JKUAT, 10/01/21, 05/01/25, Represented student concerns to faculty and administration, Coordinated communication between students and academic staff, Developed leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Timeline

Engineering Intern

Athi Water Works Development Agency
03.2024 - 06.2024

Engineering Intern

Ministry of Roads, Public Works & Transport - Bomet County Government
02.2022 - 04.2022

Student Representative

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
10.2021 - 01.2025

Internal Industrial Attachment

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
04.2021 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
IAN CHERUIYOT