Akshay Walia

Experience

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  Monash College

  May 2017 - Dec 2017

  Student Representative
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  Vygo

  Dec 2017 - Sept 2019

  Tutor

  Tutoring first year civil engineering students along with my studies.

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  McDonald's

  Apr 2018 - Dec 2019

  Crew Member
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  Monash University

  Mar 2020 - Nov 2020

  Engineering Student Mentor

  • Coordinated recruitment by working on Open Days and international conferences.• Delivered campus tours & course presentations while working with parents, instructors, & advisors.• Ensured smooth transition of prospective and current engineering students by sharing experiences through writing blogs and making short videos about my university experiences.• Developed transferrable skills such as writing and speaking skills by tailoring and adapting my communications to diverse audiences.• Improved my overall communication and customer service skills. Show less

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  Fulton Hogan

  May 2020 - May 2020

  Project Engineering Intern

  • Assisted the site engineer for Balaclava Station Tram works project.• Estimated the quantity of take-offs and product calculation for the tram station platform.• Reviewing design of the tram platform using CAD and delivered tasks within budget.• Created vehicle and traffic management plan to improve site safety during the construction phase.• Conducted site inductions and Safe Work Method Statement for road construction to guarantee compliance with the health and safety standards. Show less

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  La Residentia (Official Page)

  Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

  Site Engineer Intern

  • Prepared comprehensive design documentation during the construction phase of the multi-story residential complex spread over 20 acres of land.• Assisted senior engineers in creating detailed drawings for stormwater drainage systems, roadworks, and car park layouts using CAD.• Used SIDRA to perform traffic management and intersection analysis.• Worked under pressure, refining time management skills by delivering projectsusing MS Office.• Helped the senior drafter and improved drafting skills on CAD. Show less

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  S&G Consultants Pty Ltd

  Jul 2023 - Nov 2023

  Graduate Civil Engineer

  • Prepared Stormwater Drainage Concept Plan using CAD.• Prepared Erosion and Sediment Control Plan in compliance with the relevant standards.• Communicated effectively with clients, and council engineers through the clarification of RFIs (Request for Information).• Assisted in Public Domain jobs involving pavements & driveways using CAD.• Maintaining the water quality exiting the site as per the government\ guidelines using MUSIC model.• Conducted site inspections to investigate the existing stormwater network and ascertain on-site conditions and constraints. Show less

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  City of Ryde

  Sept 2024 - now

  Development Engineer

  - Provide expert civil engineering advice to support development within the City of Ryde, focusing on quality outcomes and community standards.- Assess and report on engineering aspects of proposed developments, covering stormwater management, parking, traffic, public domains, flooding, and geotechnical concerns.- Respond to customer inquiries related to engineering and development, ensuring clear communication and adherence to Council policies.- Conduct preliminary engineering reviews for development applications and participate in Council’s Clearing House and Pre-DA advisory services.- Support Council’s Compliance team with investigations, reporting, and resolution of engineering issues as needed.- Prepare engineering reports that communicate technical details effectively to assist in planning and assessment processes.- Dedicated to customer-focused service, risk management, and continuous improvement in engineering processes and policies. Show less