Uchenna Maduh
Tauranga,BOP
Summary
Highly motivated structural engineer with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed to delivering quality engineering solutions while maintaining strong client relationships and adhering to safety and compliance standards throughout all project phases.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Engineer
Redco
Otumoetai, Tauranga
01.2023 - Current
- Closely liaising with the client at all stages, creating and confirming a clear brief, and gathering relevant project information, including site surveys.
- Preparing appropriate and cost-effective engineering designs for residential and farm buildings constructed using hot-rolled steel, cold-form steel, timber, or reinforced concrete materials.
- Carrying out internal peer reviews of structural design.
- Reviewing and approving draughting deliverables.
- Carrying out construction monitoring and ensuring compliance with design, standards, and specifications.
- Preparing an initial seismic assessment, a detailed seismic assessment, and structural strengthening.
- Carrying out a site ground assessment, including shear vane and penetrometer testing.
- Respond to RFIs from councils regarding structural design issues
- Writing of inspection and structural assessment reports.
- Preparing quotes and estimates for projects.
- Strong knowledge of New Zealand building standards.
- Budget control and meeting project deadlines and client communication.
- Comply with the organization's health and safety, quality, and environmental management processes.
- Executed additional responsibilities as necessary to support team objectives and project needs.
Academic Research
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Conducted quasi-static experiments to evaluate the seismic performance of post-tensioned cavity masonry walls.
- Carried out shake table testing to assess the performance of posttensioned cavity masonry walls subjected to seismic loading.
- Executed a detailed seismic assessment of a masonry building following the NZ1170.5 code and Part C8 guidelines, ensuring compliance and safety.
- Completed seismic analysis of frame building using equivalent static and modal response spectrum methods per NZ standards, contributing to structural integrity.
- Set up experimental apparatus for seismic testing.
Structural Engineer
SJ System
ILsan, South Korea
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Erected scaffolding that met client specifications and safety regulations for residential and tall-rise buildings.
- Performed inspections on scaffolding during site visits to ensure safety and quality.
Structural Engineer
Ministry of Works
Owerri, Nigeria
12.2010 - 11.2014
- Coordinated with architects and contractors to gather and clarify design information, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
- Performed a structural analysis and design of a cylindrical concrete water tank.
- Performed calculations and connection design for simple portable frame buildings according to BS standards.
- Carried out load analysis used for structural analysis and design.
- Collaborated with drafting technicians to develop detailed design drawings, facilitating accurate construction and project delivery.
Civil Engineer
Ministry of Housing and Transport
Abeokuta, Nigeria
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Performed a detailed design of highway pavement structures.
- Calculated earthwork quantities for cut and fill operations to ensure project feasibility.
- Inspected grading and drainage of paved surface projects to ensure compliance with relevant codes.
- Estimated the quantities of materials during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
Education
Postgraduate Research - Civil Engineering (Structures)
University of Auckland
Auckland08-2022
Master of Engineering - Structural Engineering
Yeungnam University
South Korea02-2018
Intermediate certificate - Korean Language
Dongseo University Korean language institute
South Korea08-2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Federal University of Technology
Owerri, Nigeria03-2008
Skills
- Technical reporting
- Ability to research
- Budget management
- Team collaboration
- Verbal communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Result focused
- Design software
References
Available upon request
Personal Information
Visa Status: Indefinite
Timeline
Design Engineer
Redco
01.2023 - Current
Academic Research
University of Auckland
07.2019 - 08.2022
Structural Engineer
SJ System
01.2018 - 06.2019
Structural Engineer
Ministry of Works
12.2010 - 11.2014
Civil Engineer
Ministry of Housing and Transport
08.2008 - 08.2010
Postgraduate Research - Civil Engineering (Structures)
University of Auckland
Master of Engineering - Structural Engineering
Yeungnam University
Intermediate certificate - Korean Language
Dongseo University Korean language institute
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Federal University of Technology