Nayana Prabhakar
Greater Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Experienced Civil Engineer with a proven track record of over a decade in engineering development, drainage, and subdivision approvals. Extensive experience in local government at Wyndham City Council. Skilled in offering expert technical guidance on subdivision infrastructure, overseeing town planning referrals, conducting comprehensive engineering plan assessments, and providing mentorship to team members. Proficient in navigating Victorian planning and engineering regulations, such as the Subdivision Act 1988 and relevant local government acts. Registered Professional Engineer excelling in leadership, stakeholder management, and project coordination. Ensures seamless infrastructure approvals and adherence to council policies, procedures, and engineering standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Development Engineer
Wyndham City Council
07.2023 - Current
- Provide timely and technical engineering advice to support Council’s development approvals process, including Precinct Structure Plans, Subdivision Permit Plans, and major planning documents.
- Manage the review and checking of assigned engineering plans for compliance with Council’s planning conditions (PSP, Development Plan, Planning Permit, Section 173 Agreements) and Council standards, resolving issues with proponents as required.
- Review Development Plans and supporting technical reports (Traffic Reports, Stormwater Management Strategies, Geotechnical Reports), providing detailed engineering advice on required Council infrastructure and impacts on existing assets.
- Assess functional layout plans, engineering approval applications, and facilitate the implementation of road, drainage, and ancillary works as part of subdivision construction processes.
- Liaise and coordinate with service authorities to ensure integration of infrastructure within proposed subdivisions and strategic development stages.
- Develop, coordinate, and maintain cooperative working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to facilitate effective planning, assessment, and delivery of engineering design and construction approvals.
- Provide professional engineering expertise and advice on the design and delivery of Council infrastructure for subdivisions and new developments.
- Lead detailed engineering assessments for subdivision permit applications, ensuring compliance with Council infrastructure standards and regulatory frameworks.
- Review Precinct Structure Plans and Subdivision Plans, advising on impacts to roads, drainage, and shared path networks.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among developers, consultants, and internal departments to ensure timely delivery of engineering approvals.
- Support senior staff in system improvements, contributing to the development and documentation of technical guidelines and design standards.
- Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior officers involved in subdivision assessment processes.
- Offer professional advice to internal teams, the public, committees, local boards, and external agencies on complex planning and development applications.
Team Leader Development Engineer
Wyndham City Council
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Led a team of committed engineers in delivering engineering approvals that support liveable and sustainable communities.
- Oversaw the Engineering Development Unit’s day-to-day operations, ensuring assessments were completed efficiently, to a high standard, and in accordance with Council procedures and timelines.
- Led timely negotiations with developers and consultants to resolve complex design, infrastructure, and compliance issues across subdivisions and strategic developments.
- Reviewed planning referrals from a multidisciplinary engineering perspective, including traffic, drainage, geotechnical, pavement design, and pedestrian/cyclist infrastructure connectivity.
- Approve engineering development plans that comply with Council standards and issue engineering consents to support the release of Statements of Compliance.
- Liaised with internal stakeholders, service authorities, and State Government agencies on development engineering issues to achieve coordinated outcomes.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement by contributing to business process enhancements and system updates.
- Mentored team members, delegated workloads effectively, and supported staff development to build a high-performing team environment.
Technical Officer, Consents and Permits
Wyndham City Council
03.2019 - 07.2023
- Issued engineering approvals and permits, including Road Opening Permits, LPOD, and asset consents, in accordance with the Road Management Act and Local Government Act.
- Reviewed drainage designs and provided engineering advice on multi-unit developments and stormwater management systems.
- Handled customer service requests, investigated drainage complaints, and proposed remedial actions based on Council’s drainage policy.
- Conducted inspections, issued compliance documentation, and liaised with contractors and internal teams on public infrastructure maintenance.
- Maintained asset data and GIS updates (WynMap, Confirm), ensuring accurate mapping and documentation of Council’s infrastructure.
Assistant Drainage Engineer
Brimbank City Council
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted to verify calculations for stormwater designs and assessment of on-site stormwater detention (OSD) system of various proposed projects submitted by the developers and gave recommendations and comments on their designs. I use computer-aided software such as OSD4W and assessing stormwater detention designs and checking sub-divisional and planning referrals.
- Assessed CCTV and reports to make recommendations for the rehabilitation of Council’s underground drainage system in capital works projects.
- I used CCTV footage of the underground drainage pipe to check to know the stormwater pipe condition for relining project. I was also involved in preparing Tender documents for underground drainage rehabilitation works
- I use utility track to assess CCTV videos to check the condition of underground Stormwater pipes.
Structural Engineer
Freelancer, India
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Designed Concrete and steel beams, columns roof and shallow foundations such as isolated footing, combined and eccentric footings.
Structural Engineer
Gemini Technical Advisors, India
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Designed 3D structural models for seismic and wind load calculations using ETABS and SAFE.
- Designed concrete and steel structural elements and shallow foundations; drafted deep foundation designs.
- Prepared cost estimates and monitored design changes.
Structural Engineer
Specs Consulting Civil Engineers, India
10.2012 - 01.2015
- Designed concrete and steel beams, columns, roofs, and shallow foundations using STAAD-PRO for seismic loading.
- Conducted structural inspections and submitted reports.
- Prepared cost plans and assessed design changes.
- Mentored junior engineers.
Education
Certificate IV - Building and Construction
Overseas-Qualified Professionals Program - undefined
Melbourne Polytechnic
Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering, Reinforced Cement Concrete, Engineering Drawing, Surveying, Transportation Engineering, Estimating and Costing, Water Supply Engineering, Structures, Construction Management
Visvesvaraya Technological University
01.2012
Certification
National Engineering Registration Holder – EA Id 9570704
Accomplishments
- Experienced and knowledgeable in local government work culture, systems, policies, guidelines, acts, and regulations.
- Demonstrated advanced understanding of legislative requirements, including relevant Acts, engineering codes, practices, and procedures governing land developments and public infrastructure.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to plan and deliver infrastructure projects that meet both short-term objectives and long-term outcomes.
- Possess advanced civil engineering expertise in infrastructure planning, design, and delivery within a local government context.
Personal Attributes
- Demonstrates strong leadership with initiative, adaptability, and a strong sense of accountability.
- Maintains exemplary work ethic and professionalism in all tasks.
- Possesses excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills, consistently meeting deadlines.
- Customer-focused with advanced problem-solving and sound decision-making abilities.
- Effective communicator, innovator, and motivator, skilled in influencing and negotiating with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Highly analytical and detail-oriented, committed to continuous improvement.
- Thrives in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision, proactively managing uncertainty and change.
- Dedicated to contributing to and supporting the overall success of the organization.
Timeline
Team Leader Development Engineer
Wyndham City Council
12.2024 - 01.2025
Development Engineer
Wyndham City Council
07.2023 - Current
Technical Officer, Consents and Permits
Wyndham City Council
03.2019 - 07.2023
Assistant Drainage Engineer
Brimbank City Council
10.2018 - 12.2018
Structural Engineer
Freelancer, India
01.2016 - 09.2018
Structural Engineer
Gemini Technical Advisors, India
01.2015 - 12.2015
Structural Engineer
Specs Consulting Civil Engineers, India
10.2012 - 01.2015
Overseas-Qualified Professionals Program - undefined
Melbourne Polytechnic
Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering, Reinforced Cement Concrete, Engineering Drawing, Surveying, Transportation Engineering, Estimating and Costing, Water Supply Engineering, Structures, Construction Management
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Certificate IV - Building and Construction
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