Nipa Akter
United States
Summary
Civil Engineer with expertise in land development, plot plan preparation, and site design, including Soil Erosion and Sediment Control (SESC) plan design. Experienced in land surveying, environmental permitting, swimming pool grading and design, and waterfront development. Skilled in structural evaluation and design, as well as physical soil testing.
Proficient in industry-standard tools such as AutoCAD and ETABS, with a strong understanding of drainage, grading, and regulatory compliance. Holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering (CGPA: 3.91) and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (CGPA: 3.99), demonstrating strong technical and academic excellence. Committed to delivering accurate, efficient, and code-compliant engineering solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Civil Engineer (Entry-Level)
R.C. Burdick Engineers & Associates
NJ, United States
03.2025 - Current
- Prepare civil engineering and site development drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Design residential swimming pool plans, including layout, grading, setbacks, and construction details.
- Develop plot plans, grading plans, and utility layouts for residential development projects.
- Prepare and review Soil Erosion & Sediment Control (SESC) Plans in compliance with NJDEP and municipal standards.
- Design erosion control systems including silt fences, inlet protection, sediment traps, and stabilization measures.
- Prepare as-built surveys and coordinate permit documentation for residential projects.
- Assist in variance applications, subdivision plans, and conceptual site layouts.
- Prepare flood hazard documentation and elevation certificates.
- Ensure zoning compliance including setbacks, lot coverage, and impervious coverage calculations.
- Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, architects, contractors, and municipalities for approvals.
Staff Engineer
R.C. Burdick Engineers & Associates
NJ, United States
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Supported civil engineering design and land development projects.
- Prepared environmental permitting and regulatory compliance documentation to ensure project adherence.
- Conducted structural evaluations and assisted in design calculations.
- Contributed to waterfront development projects by designing site layouts and planning shoreline features.
- Developed grading and drainage plans for residential projects, optimizing layouts for functionality and compliance.
- Assisted in land surveying, including field data collection and boundary verification.
- Performed soil testing analysis and supported geotechnical evaluations.
- Assisted in preparation of SESC Plans including erosion control details.
- Supported design of erosion control measures such as silt fencing and sediment basins.
- Prepared plot plans, including property lines, building footprints, and setbacks.
- Assisted in zoning analysis for lot coverage and setback compliance.
Assistant Engineer (Civil)
Scan Properties Ltd.
Bangladesh
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted in site development planning and civil engineering design support for residential and commercial construction projects.
- Performed site inspections and field verification to ensure construction activities aligned with approved drawings and specifications.
- Supported quality control (QC) activities, including material testing coordination and compliance with engineering standards.
- Assisted senior engineers in grading, layout, and construction planning for ongoing development projects.
- Monitored on-site construction progress and identified deviations from design plans for corrective action.
- Prepared and maintained engineering documentation, progress reports, and technical records for project tracking.
- Coordinated with contractors and site personnel to ensure safe construction practices and regulatory compliance.
AutoCAD Instructor
Pantho Neer ICT
Bangladesh
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Educated students in AutoCAD for civil engineering and architectural drafting, enhancing their proficiency and readiness for industry standards.
- Created hands-on exercises for technical drawing and design, fostering practical skills and real-world application.
- Developed lesson plans for AutoCAD software training sessions.
- Instructed students on technical drawing and design principles.
- Demonstrated effective use of AutoCAD tools and features.
Education
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of New Haven
Connecticut, USA12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Daffodil International University
Bangladesh01-2021
Skills
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Structural Modeling
- Construction Management
- Site development design
- Grading and Drainage
- Utility Layouts
- SESC Plans
- NJDEP Compliance
- Permitting
- Structural Analysis
- Load Evaluation
- Estimating
- Scheduling
- Project Coordination
- Procore
- Land surveying
- Soil erosion control
- Soil Mechanics
- Environmental compliance
- Quality control
- Technical Drafting
- MS Project
- Excel
- MS Word
- PowerPoint
- Visual Design
- Lean principles
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Risk Assessment
- Project coordination
- Land development
- Risk Assessment
- Technical Drafting
- Site development
- Erosion control design
- Grading and drainage
- Zoning analysis
- Land development planning
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam (Scheduled: 05/06/26)
- Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT)
- Construction Scheduling & Risk Management Certification
- UN CC:Learn – Climate Change: From Learning to Action (Introductory Course)
Extracurricular Activities
Member, DIU Civil Engineering Club, Daffodil International University, Participated in civil engineering-related workshops, technical events, and student development activities focused on AutoCAD design, construction practices, and engineering innovation.
Projects
Structural Design of High-Rise Buildings in Different Seismic Zones (Bangladesh), Performed comparative structural analysis and design of high-rise buildings across multiple seismic zones in Bangladesh., Modeled and analyzed structures using ETABS and prepared drawings in AutoCAD., Evaluated seismic loads, lateral forces, and building performance under different zone conditions., Conducted design checks based on relevant building codes and standards., Interpreted results to assess structural safety, stability, and cost efficiency.
Publications
Adoption and Effectiveness of AI-Enabled Digital Inspection Systems for Infrastructure Safety and Construction Quality Assurance, Akter, N., 2023, Applied IT & Engineering, 10.25163/engineering.1110699, Studied AI-based inspection technologies in infrastructure projects, Analyzed drone, BIM, and computer vision applications in construction, Applied statistical methods for technology adoption analysis
Awards
- Dean’s Scholarship, University of New Haven, 2022–2024, Merit-based award recognizing outstanding academic performance in the M.S. in Civil Engineering program.
- Department Topper Award, Daffodil International University, 2022, Ranked 1st in the department with a CGPA of 3.99/4.00 in the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program.
- 1st Place, AutoCAD Competition, Daffodil International University, 2019, Recognized for excellence in engineering drafting, technical design, and CAD-based problem solving in a departmental competition organized by the Civil Engineering Club.
Timeline
Civil Engineer (Entry-Level)
R.C. Burdick Engineers & Associates
03.2025 - Current
Staff Engineer
R.C. Burdick Engineers & Associates
03.2025 - 12.2025
Assistant Engineer (Civil)
Scan Properties Ltd.
10.2021 - 11.2022
AutoCAD Instructor
Pantho Neer ICT
01.2021 - 09.2021
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of New Haven
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Daffodil International University