Abhilash Chandrashekar
Structural Engineer
Sydney
Summary
Detail-oriented Structural Engineer with hands-on experience in residential timber structural design and construction. Proficient in structural analysis, load calculations, and AutoCAD drafting with strong knowledge of Australian Standards, including AS2870 (Residential Slabs and Footings), AS1170 (Structural Design Actions), AS1720 (Timber Structures), AS1684 (Residential Timber Framing), AS4100 (Steel Structures), AS1170.2 (Wind Actions), and AS4055 (Wind Loads for Housing). Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality and compliant structural solutions.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2037
2037
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Structural Engineer
Nastasi & Associates
Prestons
10.2024 - Current
- Structural Design & Compliance: Designed and analyzed residential structures, including OSD tanks, retaining walls, waffle slabs, and piers, ensuring adherence to AS2870, AS1170, and AS1684
- Conducted geotechnical analysis to inform footing design
- Project Coordination: Collaborated with architects, builders, and engineers, providing technical guidance and resolving structural design queries
- Assisted in preparing presentations for clients, incorporating feedback into final designs
- Technical Documentation & Drafting: Developed structural drawings and design reports using AutoCAD, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Australian Standards
- Assisted drafters in producing precise construction documentation
- Site Inspections & Quality Control: Conducted site visits to inspect reinforcement placement, bracing, and other structural components, ensuring compliance with design specifications
- Provided rectifications and technical instructions where necessary
- Consulting & Professional Development: Delivered clear technical documentation for stakeholders
- Provided guidance to site engineers to ensure construction aligns with design requirements and compliance regulations
- Compliance Support: Assisted in preparing reports and technical documents for RFIs, Certificates of Compliance, and feasibility analysis
Structural Engineer Intern
ANZ Engineers
Melbourne
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Designed and analyzed structural elements for timber residential projects in compliance with AS1720, AS1684, and AS4100
- Drafted structural details, roof plans, framing plans, and bracing plans using AutoCAD for real-life projects, ensuring compliance with AS1684
- Performed load calculations for roof elements (rafters, ridge beams) as per AS1170 and analyzed them using Structural Toolkit and SpaceGASS
- Conducted structural framing design, including lintels, beams, and columns, following AS1720 for timber and AS4100 for steel
- Developed and reviewed structural connection details for timber, steel, and combined elements based on AS1684, AS1720, and AS4100
- Determined wind loads on residential buildings per AS1170.2 and AS4055, manually and using Structural Toolkit
- Designed bracing layouts and analyzed bracing systems for compliance with AS1684
- Modeled and analyzed steel portal frames in SpaceGASS under wind loads, ensuring effective bracing and connection detailing
- Assisted in preparing structural computation documents and technical drawings, ensuring adherence to Australian Standards
- Gained on-site experience through site inspections and visual analysis of real-life construction projects, applying AS2870 for footing system assessment
- Analyzed geotechnical reports to determine soil properties and their impact on foundation design as per AS2870
- Designed footing systems, including strip footings, slab-on-ground, and pier and beam foundations, ensuring compliance with AS2870
- Used Structural Toolkit and AutoCAD to draft and validate footing designs for residential projects
- Evaluated soil-structure interactions and adapted foundation solutions based on site conditions and load requirements
Education
Master of Engineering Science - Structural Engineering
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD 04.2001 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Engineering - Construction Technology and Management
Sri Jayachamrajendra College of Engineering
Skills
- Structural Analysis & Design (Timber, Steel, Concrete)
- Footing and Slab System Design (AS2870)
- Load Calculations & Structural Member Design (AS1170, AS11702, AS1720, AS1684, AS4100, AS4055)
- Wind Load Calculations & Bracing Design (AS11702, AS4055, AS1684)
- Australian Standards & NCC Compliance
- Site Inspections & Construction Coordination
- Drafting Structural Plans & Reports
- Structural Framing & Connection Detailing (AS1684, AS4100)
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Skills
- Client liaison
- Collaborative teamwork
- Cultural Adaptability
- Problem Solving
References
- MOLY ASHTARI
Senior Structural Engineer, CPEng, NER, PE (RBP), RPEQ,
MIEAust,M.Eng. (Structural), B.Eng. (Civil)
- Harshith Krishnappa
Residential Design Manager,
Nastasi & Associates
Contact details will be provided on request
Timeline
Structural Engineer
Nastasi & Associates
10.2024 - Current
Structural Engineer Intern
ANZ Engineers
04.2024 - 10.2024
Master of Engineering Science - Structural Engineering
University of Southern Queensland
04.2001 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Engineering - Construction Technology and Management
Sri Jayachamrajendra College of Engineering