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Sona Togi Theckanath

Assistant Engineer
Gold Coast

Summary

Detail-oriented Civil Engineer with a Master's in Engineering Project Management from Griffith University and over 1 year of experience in project coordination, site supervision, and construction documentation. Skilled in managing multiple projects and effectively communicating with stakeholders to deliver technical solutions using AutoCAD, STAAD, and pavement analysis tools. Combining academic research on projects like Cross River Rail and Brisbane Metro with practical site experience, well-equipped to contribute to Australian infrastructure projects. Currently seeking opportunities as a Graduate Project Engineer or Site Engineer to further enhance expertise and make a meaningful impact in the field.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Coles Supervisor (Part-time)

Australia Fair Shopping Centre
10.2023 - Current
  • Developed team leadership, logistics planning, and customer service skills
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.

STEM Coordinator

Griffith University
05.2023 - Current
  • Organized science programs for students over all schools in gold coast and brisbane.
  • Synthesized complex information into clear summaries to make findings accessible to diverse audiences.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.

Assistant Civil Engineer

Bader Trading Company
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Coordinated 8-10 large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget
  • Led site meetings with contractors/consultants, resolving technical clashes and delays
  • Prepared bill of quantities (BOQs), material approval certificates (MACs), and CAD drawings for clients
  • Conducted site inspections to verify construction progress and adherence to project specifications, maintaining high quality standards.
  • Contributed to successful project completion by coordinating with contractors and other stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery of milestones.
  • Computed resource quantities and requirements to give customers accurate price estimates.

Education

Master of Engineering - Project Management Advanced

Griffith University
Gold Coast, Australia
01.2023 - 01.2025

Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering

Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology
India
01.2017 - 01.2021

High School Diploma - Computer Science Major

New Indian School
Bahrain

Skills

    Project Coordination

    Technical Design

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Certification

White Card (Construction Safety)

Personal Information

Visa Status: Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) - Full work rights

Accomplishments

    I have won many prizes for drawing and shading competitions. I have also participated in many workshops that conduct concrete mix designs and building information modelling, as well as a pre-conference workshop on green buildings and sustainable engineering. Furthermore, I have participated in many inter-college civil-related workshops and competitions.

Timeline

Coles Supervisor (Part-time)

Australia Fair Shopping Centre
10.2023 - Current

STEM Coordinator

Griffith University
05.2023 - Current

Master of Engineering - Project Management Advanced

Griffith University
01.2023 - 01.2025

Assistant Civil Engineer

Bader Trading Company
01.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering

Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology
01.2017 - 01.2021

High School Diploma - Computer Science Major

New Indian School
Sona Togi TheckanathAssistant Engineer