Civil & Structural Engineer

Niyog Uprety

Structural analysis, design, quality control, and code review for residential and commercial projects.

Kathmandu, Nepal

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Experience

Cornerstone Global Engineering

Civil/Structural Engineer (Independent Contractor)

Jan. 2025 - PresentLos Angeles, USA (Remote)
  • Perform structural analysis and create structural plan sets for various residential high-end custom homes, remodels, additions, and ADUs.
  • Prepare civil plans that include grading layout, site drainage optimization, erosion control, and retaining works.
  • Software: RISA 3D, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Excel, Enercalc, and more.
  • Codes & standards: ASCE 7, NDS, Steel Construction Manual, ACI.

Himalayan Ridge Engineering

Structural Engineer

Aug. 2022 - Dec. 2024Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Performed structural analysis of various structures, especially walk-in coolers/freezers, steeples, wooden trusses, structural insulated panel houses, and residential buildings.
  • Created structural integrity verification reports and redlined drawings of structures.
  • Identified and fixed discrepancies between codes/standards and working procedures, and advised on improvements.
  • Software: RISA 3D, Tekla Structures, AutoCAD, Revit, MATHCAD, Bluebeam, MS Excel, Enercalc, Hilti Profis, and more.
  • Codes & standards: ASCE 7, Hazard Tool, NDS, Steel Construction Manual, NBCC, ACI, AISI.

Hermes Engineering Solutions

Civil Engineer

Feb. 2022 - Aug. 2022Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Modeling and analysis of various structures such as buildings, trusses, retaining walls, and more.
  • Drafted engineering drawings for DPR preparation of bridge design, road design, and commercial building design projects.
  • Completed quantity take-off and cost-estimation work for various projects.
  • Software: Autodesk AutoCAD, ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE, IDEA StatiCa, MS Excel, MS Word.
  • Codes & standards: IS 456, IS 875, IS 1893, IS 800, IRC-6, IRC-112, NBC 105.

Bijaya Engineering Consultancy

Civil Engineer

Oct. 2021 - Feb. 2022Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Structural analysis, drafting, site inspection, and cost estimation of residential and commercial buildings.
  • Software: Autodesk AutoCAD, ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE, Autodesk Revit, MS Excel, MS Word.
  • Codes & standards: IS 456, IS 875, IS 1893, IS 800, NBC 105.

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Education

Institute of Engineering, Thapathali Campus

M.Sc. in Earthquake Engineering

Dec. 2023Kathmandu, Nepal

Institute of Engineering, Thapathali Campus

B.E. in Civil Engineering

Dec. 2020Kathmandu, Nepal

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Skills & Interests

Skills

Structural Analysis, Structural Design, Quality Control, Code Review, Seismic Assessment, Performance-Based Design, Finite Element Modelling, Programming, Seismic-Resistant Design.

Interests

Football, Basketball, Motor Racing, Technology, Philosophy, Politics, History, Literature.