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Jigme Dorji

wilstron,QLD

Summary

Experienced with conducting thorough research and analyzing data to support academic projects. Utilizes strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability of findings. Knowledge of statistical software and effective communication techniques to present research results clearly.

Overview

2018
2018
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

QUT Gardens Point Campus
  • Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects and ensure comprehensive data collection.
  • Assisted in the design and execution of experiments, contributing to innovative research methodologies.
  • Collaborated with team members to analyze data using statistical software, enhancing research accuracy.
  • Managed laboratory inventory and maintained equipment, ensuring optimal operational functionality for research activities.

Research Fellow

QUT Gardens Point Campus
  • Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects and identify gaps in current knowledge.
  • Assisted in the design and implementation of experiments, ensuring compliance with research protocols.
  • Analyzed data using statistical software, contributing to findings presented in academic publications.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for complex research challenges.

Chief Engineer, Infrastructure Division

Thimphu Municipal Corporation
01.2016 - 07.2017
  • Manage construction of school buildings and facilities within the school compound in different schools of Thimphu City.
  • Analysis, design and construction of multilevel car park structures to create adequate parking space within the core city area.
  • Design and provide specifications for Low Income Housing project to eradicate slum development in the capital city.
  • Manage construction of new bridges and development of standard operation practice for the safety of existing bridges.
  • Managed contract documents including preparation of technical drawings, specifications, tender document and award of contract work.
  • Construction of new sewer treatment plants and water treatment plant including operation of networks and treatment.
  • Manage effective traffic flow providing measures such as road marking, speed breaker, sign board, junction improvement works and crush barrier and creating parking space for safe and vibrant city.
  • Managed construction of new road, resurfacing of existing ones, widening and soil stabilizing structures.
  • Propose and develop urban drainage networks to improve sanitation condition of the city.
  • Propose and manage integrated design of urban infrastructure in new local area plans (LAP) and propose new urban rejuvenation projects for existing LAPs.
  • Propose and develop footpaths across the city for better connectivity and access to the existing infrastructures.
  • Propose new street light across the city as a part of passive crime prevention strategy considering efficient O&M cost.
  • Liase/Coordinate multi-stakeholder such as National Environment Commission, Road Safety and Transport Authority, Public Health Ltd, Traffic Department, Ministry of Works and Human Development, Asian Development Bank, World Bank, Department of Disaster Management, NGOs etc.

Executive Engineer, Structural Section

Thimphu Municipal Corporation
01.2012 - 12.2015
  • Manage construction permit for both public and private constructions (residential, commercial, office, school, and hospital and non-building structures).
  • Analysis, design and specifications of structures as and when required.
  • Ensure that the standards are followed in approval of architectural, structural, plumbing and sanitation drawings in conformance to regulations and standards.
  • Involve in scrutiny of structural drawings of complex structures and produce structural reports on safety.
  • Ensure general safety of building construction activities with respect to general public.
  • Managed implementation and monitoring Section which performs inspection of ongoing building construction.
  • An occupancy certificate is issued to builder or owner after completion of construction followed by services connection.
  • Provide advice on structural aspect to management, building inspector and clients.
  • Produce structural reports whenever required by the management or any other agencies.
  • Coordinate with Architects and clients on issues related to structural deficiencies.

Deputy Executive Engineer, Structural Section

Thimphu Municipal Corporation
01.2006 - 06.2014
  • Scrutiny of structural drawings (residential, commercial, office, school, hospital and non-building structures)
  • Carry out in-house design work of building structure as and when requirement arises.
  • Seismic resistant design of structures for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial buildings, culvert, retaining walls etc.
  • Support Building Inspectors whenever there are site specific problems.
  • Conduct seismic risk analysis and detailed vulnerability analyses of building structures.
  • Detailed seismic risk analysis of old building structures.
  • Provide technical support to management, other divisions and private construction owners through routine inspection and monitoring activity.
  • Coordinate and discuss issues with relevant sections and sectors.
  • Should be available for other purposes as and when required by the government (External examiner to the College of Science and Technology, Royal University of Bhutan and Work closely with Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) in preparing civil engineering question papers for engineer selection for the government.)
  • Preparation of forensic engineering report whenever required by the Royal Court of Justice.
  • Conduct training on structural detailing, construction and quality monitoring for Building Inspectors.
  • Coordinate meeting with consultants, private owner and relevant government sectors to disseminate information on challenges and new information to address local problem.
  • Prepare technical report on structural issues for submission to the management for further discussion.

Engineer, Structural Unit

Thimphu Municipal Corporation
01.2002 - 12.2006
  • Counterpart to senior Structural Engineer, Mr. Spencer Nicholas and Ms. Jan Stanway from New Zealand in implementing the seismic standards for the first time in country.
  • Review and adoption of seismic codes/standards for structural design and scrutiny of drawings.
  • Scrutiny of structural drawings for issuance of construction permit for both government and private construction intending to develop residential, commercial, institutional and warehouse buildings.
  • Inspection of construction site along with building inspector for layout setting, clarification on structural details, checking reinforcement details, observation of site condition (soil profile, topography, associated risk etc related to the safety of structure).
  • In-house design of building structure and civil infrastructures including drafting of construction drawings with aid of AutoCAD software.
  • Attend coordinate meeting with key officers (architect, electrical engineer, building inspector, electrician and plumber) to resolve issues at construction sites relating to respective professions/skills with the objective to improve structural soundness in the event of major Earthquakes.
  • Conduct ad-hoc site inspection on quality monitoring of ongoing construction.
  • Participate in Tender evaluation process and submit report to contract award committee.
  • Working member to Thimphu Valley Earthquake Risk Management Programme in conducting seismic preliminary vulnerability study and detail investigation of vulnerable structure to generate insight into state of building safety in the event of major Earthquakes. Be available as and when required by the ministry in completing important national task.
  • Ensure that all structural drawings approved from this office is practicable, safe and cost effective.

Education

PhD -

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD

Master in Engineering (by research) - undefined

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD
01.2009

Post graduate Certificate - Aseismic design and construction of building structures

Institute of Earthquake Engineering & Engineering Seismology
10.2005

Bachelor’s degree - Civil Engineering

Hindustan College of Engineering, University of Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
01.2001

Skills

  • AutoCAD for drafting the drawings
  • StaadPro, structural analysis and design
  • Ring3, Capacity Assessment of masonry arch bridges
  • Familiar with Sap2000, ETABS, SPACE GASS and Midas Civil (bridge)
  • Microsoft word, excel and power point
  • Research and analysis

Affiliations

  • Technical task force member to Ministry of Works and Human Settlement for preparation of guidelines on seismic protection of masonry structures, development of guideline on vulnerability assessment and retrofitting of reinforced concrete structures.
  • Working member to Thimphu Valley Earthquake Risk Management Program
  • Member for Bhutan Building Rules and Bhutan Building Standards.
  • Active participant to the Doing Businesses, World Bank

Timeline

Chief Engineer, Infrastructure Division

Thimphu Municipal Corporation
01.2016 - 07.2017

Executive Engineer, Structural Section

Thimphu Municipal Corporation
01.2012 - 12.2015

Deputy Executive Engineer, Structural Section

Thimphu Municipal Corporation
01.2006 - 06.2014

Engineer, Structural Unit

Thimphu Municipal Corporation
01.2002 - 12.2006

Master in Engineering (by research) - undefined

Queensland University of Technology

Post graduate Certificate - Aseismic design and construction of building structures

Institute of Earthquake Engineering & Engineering Seismology

Bachelor’s degree - Civil Engineering

Hindustan College of Engineering, University of Madras

Research Assistant

QUT Gardens Point Campus

Research Fellow

QUT Gardens Point Campus

PhD -

Queensland University of Technology

Training

  • Training on bridge design software, Midas Civil, South Korea, February 2017
  • Ground water exploration and treatment processes, Water Works Authority, Thailand.
  • Completed training on "seismic micro-zonation", 16th till 20th August 2014, Tehran, 2014.
  • "Training on Urban programs", April 2014, Temasek Foundation, Singapore
  • Seminar onFutureCity Initiatives, from 17th till 25th October 2013, organized by Japan International Cooperation Agency, Kitakyshu city, Japan
  • South Asia Regional Workshop on Promoting Accessible Land and Housing, 3rd to 5th June 2013, Thimphu, Bhutan.
  • Disaster Risk Reduction Training for Engineering Professionals, 15th -19th April 2013, Indonesia.
  • Road Survey & Design Training organized by Royal Institutes of Technology and Science, Feb. 2014
  • Seminar on Future City initiatives organized by JICA, 17th to 25 October 2014.
  • Regional Workshop on Urban Health Equity Assessment and intersectoral Responses, 27-29th November, 2012, New Delhi, organized by WHO.
  • Training on Ravit Structure, Athang Training Academy, April 2012, Bhutan
  • Training on Primavera, September 2011, College of Science and Technology, Bhutan.
  • Leadership Course on Frontier in Development Policy, 4th to 7th April 2011, World Bank, Washington DC, USA.
  • Training on Geo Risk Engineering: Comparison of mass movement hazards between Europe and Asia, April 2004.
  • Training on Mitigation measures and preparedness for earthquakes, June 2004, India.
  • Training course on STAAD Pro 2004, October 2004 at Royal Bhutan Institute of Technology.
  • Completed training on Structural Design Training, June 2002, Organized by Standard and Quality Control Authority, Thimphu, Bhutan
  • Basic course on Auto CAD 2000, April 2002.
  • Training on Advanced AutoCAD & 3D max, 2010

Publications

  • Seismic Performance of in-filled RCC framed structures in low to medium rise buildings, 2009, QUT, Brisbane, Australia.
  • J. Dorji and D.P. Thambiratnam, "Modeling and Analysis of In-filled Structures under Seismic Loads", Bentham Open, Vol. 3. 2009
  • J. Dorji& D.P. Thambiratnam, Seismic response of reinforced concrete structureswith infill walls, ACMSM Conference, 2008,Toowoomba, Australia.
  • J. Dorji, Influence of infill wall on the behavior of frame structures, ADPC in collaboration with Wisconsin University, supported by World Bank, 2004.

Hobbies and Interests

Analysis and design of low-rise, midrise and high-rise buildings (commercial, institutional and residential), assessment of structures (concrete and masonry), forecasting life of structure, working towards sustainable solution and safety of general public.

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