Kiptarus Kemboi
Graduate Civil Engineer
Nairobi
Summary
Highly meticulous and resourceful Entry Level Civil Engineer with an exceptionally strong engineering knowledge base and work ethic. Adept at explaining complicated engineering concepts and practices to both lay and professional audiences in a clear and accessible manner. Able to function well as an independent worker or as a member of a professional engineering and construction team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Intern/Junior Civil Engineer Assistant
Veror Consultants Ltd
08.2022 - Current
- Conceptual design, technical design of all structural elements (reinforced concrete, masonry and structural steel), and development of construction drawings of the apartments, hotels, bungalows and maisonettes.
- Carried out site inspections and supervisions during steel work and concreting to make sure everything is as per the design. I also made sure the site was safe.
- Carried out preliminary and detailed design of steel structural elements.
- Alterations and extensions of residential building.
- Carried out the bar bending schedules and also costing.
- Coordinated, supervised construction workers, selecting tools and materials to be used onsite.
- Liaised with clients, others construction professionals and member of the public to ensure the clients specifications and requirements are met.
ATTACHEE
Kenya Rural Roads Authority(KeRRA), Rwc 386 , (Site office)
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Carried out Geodetic and Topographical survey
- Some of the specific tasks were as follows: (Establishing and heighting of TBMS, setting out, referencing, picking of OGL, plotting and quantity computation using Auto CAD, control of levels during road construction)
- Conducted Road Inspection
- The specific tasks performed include:(Bush clearing and top soil stripping, measurement of existing road, benching, inspection of concrete works, inspection of improvement works, identifying location of service utilities (water and power) within the construction width)
- Carried out the following tests in the department of materials (Proctor tests, CBR tests, Atterberg limits, Field density (sand replacement method), grading)
- Under the assistant Engineers office, was tasked to perform the following duties: design Access cross and box culvert invert, Bus bay design, Geometric design, Corresponding writing, progress report writing, basics of contract management
ATTACHEE
Kenya National Highway Authority, Kikuyu town, (Site office)
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Material Testing (Soils, Concrete, Aggregates & Asphalt)
- Highway Surveying using RTK and dumpy level
- Inspection of Highway Construction
- Inspection of Construction Structures including Culverts U-drains, retaining walls, kerbs
- Preliminary Rate Analysis
- Culvert Inventory Analysis
- Setting out Bridge using total station ground, preparation of pile cap i.e
- Checking of FDT and level
- Steel inspection of the pile cap, steel fixing of the pier together with abutment
- Interpretation of Drawings, documents involved in contract
- Inspection of formwork of the pile cap, pier cap, abutment and the pier column.
Education
Master of Science - BSc Civil Engineering
Jomo Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya 04.2001 -
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) -
Sergoit Secondary School
Uasin GishuKenya Certificate for Primary Education - undefined
St Georges Grassland Academy
Skills
AutoCAD
Autodesk Civil 3D
Revit
PROKON
ETABS
STAAD
TEKLA TEDS
Microsoft Office
Communication Skills
Field work data collection
Cost estimates
Certification
Certificate of proficiency for occupational test for Technicians and Drillers (GRADE 3)
Training
Attended National Construction week ICORCE 2018 Conference for the exhibition of The Big 5 Construction East Africa on 7th to 9th November 2018.
Affiliations
- Graduate member of the Engineering Board of Kenya (EBK)
- Student member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
- Member of society of engineering students (SES) of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
References
- Violet Jepkemboi Kiprop, Director Veror Consultants Ltd, P.O Box 368-30700, Iten, Kenya, +254710563922, info@verorconsultants.co.ke
- Eng. Brian Nyaigero, Highway Engineer, P.O Box 198-200100, Nakuru, Kenya, +254726553431, Ryannyaige1@gmail.com
- Eng. Karuri J. Mwangi, Highway Engineer, Intercontinental Consultants and Technocrats Pvt Ltd, P.O Box 1002-00606, Nairobi, +25473790660, Karurimwangi1@gmail.com
Timeline
Intern/Junior Civil Engineer Assistant
Veror Consultants Ltd
08.2022 - Current
ATTACHEE
Kenya Rural Roads Authority(KeRRA), Rwc 386 , (Site office)
09.2020 - 11.2020
ATTACHEE
Kenya National Highway Authority, Kikuyu town, (Site office)
08.2019 - 10.2019
Master of Science - BSc Civil Engineering
Jomo Kenyatta University
04.2001 -
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) -
Sergoit Secondary School
Kenya Certificate for Primary Education - undefined
St Georges Grassland Academy