Nairobi, KENYA
DENNIS KIHIU GATHURA
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Civil Engineer
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Professional Summary
I have a solid academic foundation in civil engineering, a Bachelor's degree, and a passion for the field.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Building Construction, AutoCAD, and structural design programs. A strong planner
who readily adapts to change and meets tight deadlines without compromising quality.
Skills
AutoCAD
AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Building information
modeling (BIM) using
Revit, ArchiCAD
Structural Design
programs: Prota, Etabs
& Robot.
Design of Steel,
Concrete, and Timber to
Eurocodes.
modeling and analysis
of geotechnical
problems using Geoslope software.
Rendering using
Twinmotion and Lumion
FrameCAD
Education
BSc Civil Engineering
University of Nairobi
Sep / 2018 - Sep / 2023 Nairobi, Kenya
Graduated with upper second-class honors
K.C.S.E Certificate Grade A- (77 points)
Baricho High School Jan / 2014 - Nov / 2017
Kirinyaga, Kenya
4 years of high school education.
Work Experience
Design Engineer
Space and style Ltd. Oct / 2023 - Ongoing Juja
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Utilized CAD software to create detailed assembly drawings for manufacturing
Oversee designs from the quotations stage to final shop drawings.
Training engineering interns on take-offs and designs to enhance their capacities to deliver results.
Schedule and make site visits to clients in order to take measurements and carry out the site inspections.
Guide and supervise the company’s installation team to install Frame-tech products per the design
specifications
• Preparing detailed reports of different projects and tracking team performance for the designers and
engineering interns and presenting them to the Head of the Department.
Structural Designer
Final year project under the supervision of university lecturer Oct / 2022 - Jun / 2023 Nairobi, Kenya
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Carried out Analysis and design of a seven-story building to Eurocodes and British standards.
Designed Mathcad spreadsheets to increase productivity to meet project deadlines.
Produced detailed drawings of the design reached.
Prepared progress reports and scheduled milestones accomplished for the project.
Structural Designer
Kikuyu Kamangu Residential Project Dec / 2022 - Jul / 2023 Kiambu, Kenya
• Architectural Design and drafting of the 4-bedroom maisonette.
• Design and drafting of Site design plans, including drainage, septic tank using Autodesk Revit.
• Carried out Structural Design and structural drafting of the project using Prota structures and AutoCAD.
• Visited the site for inspection.
Civil engineering Intern
Benisa Contractors Jun / 2022 - Sep / 2022 Nyeri, Kenya
• Performed elevation surveys to ensure that grading was done appropriately and manage quality assurance for
the project Systems drainage.
• Collected data for road project implementation.
• Participated in Lab work
Achievements
Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
Sept 2021 -Present
Languages
English
Kiswahili
Proficient
Fluent
References
Eng. Muthomi Munyua-
Eng. HESBON HAYOWA-
Eng Muthunga Samuel-
