SANDY PILLI
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Civil Engineer with over 6 years of experience in civil design, project planning, and infrastructure development. Expertise includes solar farm and rooftop system installations, highway design, and transportation infrastructure projects. Skilled in managing civil works, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring adherence to Australian and international standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Engineer Part-Time
QUAD ENERGY SOLUTIONS PTY LTD
11.2023 - Current
- Conduct site inspections to assess the suitability of land for solar installations (solar farms or rooftop systems).
- Provide civil and structural design input for the foundation systems supporting ground-mounted solar panels, including pile foundations or concrete pads.
- Ensure that the structural design adheres to Australian standards (AS) and local building codes, particularly concerning wind loads, seismic activity, and other environmental factors.
- Coordinate with electrical engineers to integrate the civil design with the electrical infrastructure, including access roads, trenching for cabling, and inverter/transformer pads.
- Collaborate with project managers, electrical engineers, and contractors to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of civil works.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate safety measures for working at height (in rooftop installations) or in remote areas (for solar farms).
- Led project delivery for road safety improvements identified through safety audits, signage programs, and minor works initiatives, ensuring compliance with AS1742 standards and coordinating timelines to meet safety and design specifications.
- Conducted road safety audits and developed detailed reports to identify high-risk areas, recommend remedial actions, and influence infrastructure funding priorities; collaborated with stakeholders to implement safety enhancements effectively.
- Prepare and review civil engineering plans, drawings, and specifications for solar projects.
- Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
- Supervised construction progress on-site, addressing any discrepancies or issues promptly while maintaining safety protocols.
Planning Engineer
CIVELI Infrastructure Limited
05.2018 - 05.2023
- Developing detailed project schedules using software like MS Project.
- Creating work breakdown structures (WBS) and assigning tasks, durations, and dependencies.
- Tracking project progress, adjusting schedules, and ensuring timely delivery of milestones.
- Ensuring efficient allocation of resources to minimize delays and optimize project flow.
- Cost tracking against budgets and providing analysis of variances to management.
- Liaising with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure everyone is aligned with the project schedule and expectations.
- Presenting project reports and schedules to senior management and stakeholders.
- Identifying potential risks (e.g., delays, resource shortages) and developing mitigation strategies.
- Implementing contingency plans to address unforeseen issues in the project timeline.
- Designing and overseeing the construction of transportation infrastructure, including roads, intersections, traffic signals, and public transit systems.
- Implementing safety features like road markings, lighting, pedestrian crossings, and signage to improve user safety.
- Ensuring transportation designs meet local and national safety standards based on the guidelines
- Documenting project specifications, tender documents, and contract agreements for transportation-related projects.
- Preparing transportation project proposals, feasibility studies, and design reports for submission to clients and regulatory authorities.
Highway Engineer
HaskoningDHV India Pvt Ltd
11.2014 - 05.2016
- Creating design layouts for highways, including horizontal and vertical alignments, intersections, and cross-sections.
- Applying engineering standards, guidelines, and software tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, & MX Road to design road geometry, ensuring safe and efficient vehicle movement.
- Collaborating with surveyors and geotechnical engineers to integrate survey data into the design.
- Designing stormwater management systems, including drainage culverts, ditches, and retention ponds, to handle runoff efficiently.
- Preparing detailed construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for roadway projects.
- Assisting in the preparation of bills of quantities (BOQ) and project tenders.
- Staying updated on the latest highway design trends, tools, and regulations.
Education
Masters of Construction Management - Civil Engineering
Central Queensland University
Brisbane, QLD08.2025
MBA - Startegic Management
University of Northampton
Northampton, United Kingdom02.2018
Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering
Anna University
Chennai, India06.2014
Skills
Project Coordination
Budget Planning
Site Inspections
Excellent technical skills
Cost Estimation
Design development
Highway Design Expertise
Pavement Engineering Proficiency
Design-Build Project Experience
AutoCAD Civil 3D & MX Road Proficiency
Geometric Design Mastery
Additional Information
Reference:
Michael Bowles | Estimating Manager | GFG Projects.
Michael.bowles@gfg.com.au
Venki Thammineni | Senior Electrical Engineer & Technical Director | Quad Energy.
venki@quadenergy.com.au
Timeline
Civil Engineer Part-Time
QUAD ENERGY SOLUTIONS PTY LTD
11.2023 - Current
Planning Engineer
CIVELI Infrastructure Limited
05.2018 - 05.2023
Highway Engineer
HaskoningDHV India Pvt Ltd
11.2014 - 05.2016
Masters of Construction Management - Civil Engineering
Central Queensland University
MBA - Startegic Management
University of Northampton
Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering
Anna University
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