Abhaya SIMKHADA

Ambitious Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology candidate at the University of Southern Queensland, graduating in December 2025, with a strong foundation in innovative problem-solving and a passion for driving positive change. Proven ability to thrive in dynamic environments, supported by three months of hands-on experience at Toowoomba Regional Council's Transport Planning Department, where valuable insights and practical skills in civil engineering applications were acquired. Committed to continuous growth and excellence, ready to leverage academic knowledge and real-world experience to contribute meaningfully within the industry.

• Used Intramaps, GIS, and QLD Globe to digitise and score over 3,500 footpaths as part of the Toowoomba Region’s Footpath Network Development Plan, improving prioritisation for future construction and upgrades.
• Developed the 2024 Walking Network Plan by collecting spatial data, scoring footpaths using criteria such as proximity to schools and shops, and mapping future pedestrian routes in Excel and GIS.
• Updated and maintained GIS layers for over 100 bus stops, logging infrastructure upgrades (e.g., shelter, signage, seating) under the PTAIP and BSSP programs, enhancing compliance with disability access standards.
• Contributed to the 2024 Sustainable Transport Strategy (STS) Report Card, coordinating with multiple council departments to ensure timely updates on projects and submitting the final version to the Council Document Management System.
• Performed multi-criteria analysis for the Local Roads of Regional Significance (LRRS) using council-provided Excel templates and GIS checks, assisting in the identification of roads needing upgrades.
• Attended field inspections with TRC engineers to review installed traffic counter devices on Curzon Street, learning how traffic volume data supports transport planning decisions.
• Collaborated with the senior transport planning engineer to develop new logs of walking network routes, integrating planning frameworks and active transport objectives.
• Achieved accurate flood discharge estimation using RORB and Rational Method in the USQ Campus Catchment Project; generated design hydrograph aligned with ARR 2019 guidelines.
• Designed and tested structural truss systems using 3D-printed models; calculated member forces, evaluated load paths, and optimised roof design efficiency according to AS 4100 and AS 1720 standards.
• Completed a group Capstone Project on stormwater drainage design, conducting rainfall-runoff analysis, pipe sizing, and water quality assessments for sustainable stormwater management.
• Used Excel and ARR Data Hub to estimate peak flows, assign catchment parameters, and perform flood frequency analysis for floodplain and stormwater design projects.
• Led site-based testing for soil and rock samples in the Geology and Geomechanics Project; performed classification tests including Atterberg limits, permeability, compaction, and shear strength to inform foundation stability.
• Designed a reticulated water supply and sewer network for a model urban area in the Urban Water & Wastewater Project; applied ADWG guidelines and used Excel for pipe sizing and demand analysis.

• Certificate Of Appreciation From Toowoomba City Council 2024
• Certificate of Work Safely in the Construction Industry
• CPR and Manual Handling Certificate 2025
• First Aid Certificate 2025
• Certificate III in Individual Support 2023