Jim Tawa Biliki
Civil/Structural Engineer
Honiara,Western Province
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Summary
Cooperative Structural Engineer with extensive experience in analyzing and designing structures, and including Coastal/Water infrastructures. Expert in a significnt number of building and construction materials, including steel and iron.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Structural Engineering Consultant
Mendalin Civil/Structural Engineering
Honiara
03.2024 - Current
- Drafted structural plans using various computer-aided design solutions.
- Completed accurate engineering calculations for weights, loads, and other metrics using both manual and digital methods.
- Designed structures for construction using various building mediums.
- Delivered clear and concise technical documentation for design packages, ensuring smooth communication between all stakeholders involved in a project.
Project Engineer
National Hosting Authority
Honiara
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Identified potential risks early in the process, allowing proactive mitigation measures to prevent delays or setbacks.
- Reduced project completion times for increased client satisfaction by consistently meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
- Navigated challenging situations through creative problem-solving abilities, which often resulted in expedited resolutions.
- Oversaw worksite construction to coordinate with supervisors and guide projects.
- Calculated risks during project development and managed risks throughout projects.
Senior Project Engineer
JOGOS Construction
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols and regulations, resulting in a safe work environment with minimal incidents throughout project duration.
- Calculated risks during project development and managed risks throughout projects.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Developed accurate technical drawings to direct successful engineering projects.
Education
Master of Civil/Structural Engineering - Civil/Structural Engineering
06.2022 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) With Honors - Civil Engineering
11.2020
Skills
- Structural Integrity Assessment
- Structural Modeling
- Structural analysis
- Steel Structure Design
- Structural Inspection
- Structural Design Planning
- Construction materials knowledge
Accomplishments
Structural Engineering:
- Analysis and Design of a 2-story duplex apartment incorporating RCC (Port Vila, Vanuatu)
- Analysis and Design of a Multi-Level RCC Structure: Selected Slabs, Beams, Columns and Reinforcement Detailing of a 4-Story RCC Building (Adelaide, SA, Australia)
- Analysis and Design of the foundation of Slab on Ground 2x3 Bedroom residential building incorporating waffle and strip footing (Adelaide, SA, Australia)
- Analysis and design of a 9 Storey 4x6m Shear wall component structure as per Seismic ductility requirements (Adelaide, SA Australia)
- Analysis and design of a 15m x 6m precast concrete jetty incorporating circular driven piles (Gizo, Solomon Islands)
- Delivered structural site checks and project management tasks in the design and construction of 12xGames facilities for the 2023 Solomon Islands Pacific Games (Honiara, Solomon Islands)
Water/Coastal Engineering:
- Analysis and Design of Tinaghulu Clinic Water Rainwater and Borehole Supply system (Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands)
- Feasibility Assessment and Concept Design for Galoa Coastal Protection (Suva, Fiji)
Affiliations
- Engineering Member, MEngNZ | Engineering New Zealand
- Engineering Australia
- Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tok Pisin
Full Professional
Certification
Engineering New Zealand Member
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursSoftware
ETABS
Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional
AutoCAD
Interests
ESports Gaming
Reading
Timeline
Senior Structural Engineering Consultant - Mendalin Civil/Structural Engineering
03.2024 - Current
The University of Adelaide - Master of Civil/Structural Engineering , Civil/Structural Engineering
06.2022 - 07.2024
Project Engineer - National Hosting Authority
11.2021 - 06.2022
Senior Project Engineer - JOGOS Construction
01.2019 - 11.2021
Fiji National University - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) With Honors , Civil Engineering
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