Govind Bisht
Swanson,AUK
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of engineering principles, theories, specifications, and standards. Bringing leadership, drive, and over 5 plus years’ experience to the table. Proven track record of finishing complex projects under budget and ahead of schedule. Substantial knowledge and experience with preparing civil design work.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Engineer
Developed Consultants Limited
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Developing civil design for complex sites, including urban and rural residential subdivisions and commercial developments, varying from 2-lot subdivisions up to 50-lot subdivisions.
- Preparing civil design plans and reports for Resource Consent, Engineering Plan Approval, Building Consent, Works Over Approval, and Landowner Approval application submissions.
- Designing recharge pits and soakpits.
- Designing stormwater tanks for attenuation and SMAF mitigation.
- Amending approved EPA and BC designs to resolve construction-related issues.
- Reviewing approved documents.
- Responding to Section 92 requests, and to council and Watercare RFIs for Resource Consent and EPA.
- Preparing civil designs for rural developments with onsite wastewater disposal systems, reuse of rainwater for water supply, and designing firefighting systems for rural development.
- Preparing stormwater and wastewater disposal reports for rural developments.
- Preparing minor flood risk reports for potential overland flow paths likely to encroach on development sites; assessing flow paths and providing design calculations.
- Preparing design reports such as minor flood risk reports, infrastructure reports, stormwater management plan reports, stormwater mitigation reports, and soakage reports.
- Preparing private civil drainage detailed designs for stormwater, wastewater, and water supply.
- Conducting detailed feasibility assessments of civil design, including evaluating potential hydraulic connectivity and identifying cost-effective servicing options for stormwater and wastewater.
- Assisting clients with preparing feasibility assessments of development sites to determine site suitability in terms of three waters, accessways, and flooding.
- Coordinating design with third parties such as clients, contractors, architects, surveyors, traffic engineers, geotechnical engineers, landscape architects, etc.
- Monitoring construction activities, including attending pre-construction meetings, conducting drainage and driveway inspections, and preparing site reports for submission of COA, EACC, and 224c applications.
- Liaising with council and Watercare regarding lodged applications and RFI responses.
- Proficient in Civil 3D, HEC-HMS, etc.
- Conducting site visits and meetings prior to, during, and after design work.
- Reviewing civil designs and reports prepared by junior staff prior to submission.
- Training incoming engineers to meet standards and protocol expectations.
- Referring to technical standards, legislation, codes of practice, and New Zealand standards.
Civil Engineer
Maven Associates
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Construction monitoring for drainage, services and accessways.
- Preparing documents for 224c application such as - Road naming application, EACC, COA, Site Inspection, as-built drawings, Schedule of Assets, Vehicle Crossing Certificate, etc.
- Preparing as-built drawing and Scheme plan.
- Liaising with contractors regarding all construction works.
- Preparing construction and set out plans for the contractors
- All Design works – Drainage and catchment analysis.
Graduate Civil Engineer
Chester Consultants
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Preparing civil design plans such as earthworks, erosion and sediment control, stormwater, wastewater, water, retaining wall, roading and common accessway designs, etc.
- Preparing civil design plans and reports for Resource Consent, Engineering Plan Approval, Building Consent, Works Over Approval, Landowner Approval Application Submission.
- Assisting Client with preparing a feasibility assessment of the development site to determine site suitability in terms of three waters and access.
- Preparing reports on technical work, for example, stormwater mitigation report, infrastructure report
- Proficient with AutoCAD and Civil 3D software etc.
- Design Coordination with third parties such as Client, Contractor, Architect, Surveyors, Traffic Engineer, Geotech Engineer, Landscape Architect etc.
- Conducting site visits and meeting prior/during/post design work.
- Performed complex calculations to establish manufacturing and installation specifications.
- Completed civil designs under supervision of senior engineering staff.
- Created waterline profiles and storm sewer profiles based on plans provided.
- Generated reports detailing site activities, incidents and resolutions.
- Designing detention and retention stormwater tank for particular project sites.
- Referring to technical standards, legislation, codes of practice and New Zealand standards.
- Resolved unexpected technical difficulties and communicated solutions with clients and representatives.
- Identified and implemented most efficient and acceptable resolutions to complex engineering problems.
- Trained incoming engineers to meet standards and protocol expectations.
Grocery Assistant
New World
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service at all times.
- Assisted customers with price checking and finding requested items in store.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
- Removed trash, swept and mopped floors for professional appearance.
- Created and constructed product displays to attract customers to new products, increasing total weekly sales.
- Taking into consideration the health and safety around the stores while replenishing the shelves.
- Always guiding customers to their need.
Education
Civil Engineering -
Unitec Institute of Technology
12.2019
Skills
- Decision Making
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Fast Learner
- Effective Time Management
- Ability to Multitask
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solver
- Analytical Thinker
- Team Player
- AutoCAD
Hobbies and Interests
Engaging in Outdoor sports such as Cricket, Soccer, Badminton etc., Great interest in music - particularly classical and folk music., Travelling - exploring different places.
Timeline
Civil Engineer
Developed Consultants Limited
05.2023 - 08.2025
Civil Engineer
Maven Associates
10.2022 - 05.2023
Graduate Civil Engineer
Chester Consultants
01.2020 - 10.2022
Grocery Assistant
New World
02.2017 - 12.2019
Civil Engineering -
Unitec Institute of Technology
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