Katerin Arias

Perth,WA

Summary

Dynamic Civil Engineering professional, having completed my Master's degree in December, prepared to utilize a robust educational background and six years of hands-on project management experience within the building and construction industry. Proficient in structural analysis and adept at utilizing industry-standard software for design, planning, and execution. Eager to transition into a junior engineering role, contributing a solid foundation in construction materials, project management principles, and a passion for innovative solutions. Committed to continuous learning, growth, and contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Project Engineer

ARIBUK SAS

Colombia

01.2016 - 05.2020

Monitored the performance of construction teams and subcontractors against program and cost forecasts
Assisted with project planning and programming tasks, including construction cost estimates, project compliance and managing client relationships
Coordinated the requests for quotes process, prepared tender documents, evaluated proposals, and prepared agreements
Assisted with preparing, implementing, and reporting the Quality assurance Framework.

Project Engineer - Construction

G8 PROYECTOS ENERGETICOS SAS

Colombia

11.2013 - 10.2015

Supervised a 20-person team and $10 million in equipment and supplies, oversaw the execution of earthworks and paving to install the natural gas pipelines in the municipality
Inspected and reviewed projects to monitor compliance with the building and the safety requirements by technical reports
Give feedback to superiors regarding the progress of the work
Monitored contract planning, dimensioning, estimation of works, and development of studies, including conducting surveys, analyses, schedules, and conferences to meet deadlines.

Education

Master of Civil Engineering -

Edith Cowan University (ECU)

12-2023

Migration Skill Assessment Competency Demonstration Report -

Engineers Australia

01.2021

Bachelor of Engineering -

Catholic University of Colombia

01.2011

Skills

Structural Assessments: Conducting evaluations of machinery and structures following industry guidelines
Technical Documentation: Creating comprehensive engineering reports, blueprints, and protocols
Compliance with Regulations: Skilled in applying design standards like AS4100 and AS3600, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and project robustness
Software Proficiency: Experienced in Space Gass, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Revit

Project Coordination: Managing project schedules, budgets, and tender evaluations
Vendor Relations: Assessing and selecting vendors and collaborating with them to achieve project objectives
Safety Management: Enforcing strict safety protocols, conducting regular audits, and actively participating in safety discussions

University Projects

Undertook a comprehensive hydrology study using data from prominent Australian meteorological sources. Applied HEC River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) for accurate water engineering designs. Deliverables included an IFD chart, flow analysis, and optimised hydraulic cross-sections, blending theoretical learning with practical application.
Steel and concrete design, including design and analysis with Space Gass to calculate steel beam and structure loading and optimise sections in compliance with AS4100, and concrete slab, beam, and column design in compliance with AS3600. Validating design and reporting on findings.
Designed a tall steel structure utilising Space Gass, including calculating the expected load on the structure, finding optimum sections, assigning suitable dampers, and making a report.

References

References available upon request.

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