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Engineer Kayemba Yasin Munir

Senior Engineer Bridges
Kampala
Engineer Kayemba Yasin Munir

Summary

Iam an Ambitious Structural Engineer enthusiastic about creating innovative designs enhance the surroundings through both form and function. Keen to develop sustainable structures with low environmental impact in order to preserve the ever threatened eco-system.

Iam resourceful and have a wide range of experiences in various structural engineering fields with a high success rate, I have good communication, team building and crisis management skills.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
4
Languages
1
Certificate

Work History

Ministry of Works and Transport

Senior Engineer Bridges
04.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Monitored employee performance to keep projects on task.
  • Controlled project costs by approving expenditures.
  • Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance in best practices and fostering professional growth opportunities.
  • Delivered high-quality products by collaborating closely with sales teams to understand customer needs and translate them into viable solutions.
  • Improved software reliability, conducting thorough testing and debugging sessions.
  • Spearheaded adoption of sustainable engineering practices, contributing to significant reduction in environmental impact.

Ministry of Works and Transport

Bridges and Structures Engineer
12.2024 - 04.2025

Job overview

  • Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
  • Conducted rigorous quality control checks, ensuring all engineering projects met internal and external quality standards.
  • Developed comprehensive maintenance schedule for critical machinery, extending equipment lifespan and minimizing production delays.
  • Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
  • Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
  • Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
  • Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
  • Designed Various bridges along the Uganda Road Network

Uganda National Roads Authority

Bridges and Structures Engineer
07.2019 - 12.2024

Job overview

  • Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers
  • Determined schedule and budget requirements for EPC project to coordinate efficient work
  • Prepared presentations outlining proposed designs to customers and incorporated feedback into final plans
  • Devised overall strategy for documentation and identified design sets planned for each stage of work including as-built designs and final building information models (BIM)
  • Interacted with state and local agencies to ensure compliance with codes and regulations
  • Controlled site engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets
  • Completed complex technical surveys for development of roadway, intersection and bridge construction plans
  • Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labor to determine project feasibility
  • Tested soils and materials to determine foundation strength
  • Reviewed calculations and analytical data to maintain accuracy of technical reports
  • Analyzed survey reports, maps, blueprints and other topographical and geologic data to effectively plan infrastructure and construction projects
  • Attended professional training courses to maintain current knowledge and licensure
  • Used AutoDesk Robot and other design softwares to analyze bridge data and design solutions

Uganda National Roads Authority

Graduate Engineer Civil
04.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Computed load and grade requirements, material stress factors and water flow rates to determine design specifications
  • Defined engineering problems, collected data, established facts and drew conclusions to solve engineering issues
  • Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints
  • Drafted and reviewed reports and specifications, including construction schedules, environmental impact studies and project designs
  • Evaluated sites to determine soil adequacy for handling loads imposed by building foundations and associated materials
  • Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labor to determine project feasibility
  • Supervised survey projects measuring volume capacity of landfills and containment ponds
  • Identified and resolved potential structural issues
  • Produced precise technical specifications and data sheets
  • Developed forward-thinking and award-winning bridge designs
  • Prepared presentations outlining proposed designs to customers and incorporated feedback into final plans
  • Oversaw proposal and bidding phases of construction
  • Created cost-effective, sustainable and safe plans for large and small bridge projects

Mott Macdonald

Assistant Engineer Structural Engineering
07.2015 - 11.2015

Job overview

  • Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize shipment errors and maximize customer satisfaction
  • Collaborated with materials purchasing specialist to meet production requirements and quality standards
  • Created cost-effective, sustainable and safe plans for large and small bridge projects
  • Assisted drafters in developing structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software
  • Verified construction detail documentation conformed to quality assurance and best practice standards
  • Developed forward-thinking and award-winning bridge designs
  • Completed accurate engineering calculations for weights, loads and other metrics using both manual and digital methods
  • Coordinated with other professionals such as architects
  • Helped prepare project budgets, maintain schedules and put together final documentation
  • Oversaw proposal and bidding phases of construction
  • Discussed zoning laws, fire regulations and building codes with city and county government agencies
  • Prepared reports, designs, and drawings
  • Attended professional training courses to maintain current knowledge and licensure
  • Analyzed survey reports, maps, blueprints and other topographical and geologic data to effectively plan infrastructure and construction projects
  • Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers

Hippo Construction EA Ltd

Assistant Engineer
07.2014 - 08.2014

Job overview

  • Determined budget, manpower, schedule and material needed to successfully execute projects
  • Calculated load levels and material stress factors using [Software] to identify design constraints
  • Provided technical assistance to staff when needed
  • Worked with civil enginner to assist in development, design, and execution of 3 projects
  • Evaluated sites to determine soil adequacy for handling loads imposed by building foundations and associated materials
  • Assessed site conditions and collected measurements to make accurate project design determinations for [Number] projects
  • Controlled site engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets
  • Determined project feasibility by estimating materials costs and sourcing requirements
  • Handled administrative duties such as recordkeeping, answering phones and emails and ordering supplies

SKMG

Assistant Civil Engineer
07.2013 - 08.2013

Job overview

  • Documented products and processes using SolidWorks, AutoCAd and Microsoft Package to document release notes and designs
  • Analyzed survey reports, maps, blueprints and other topographical and geologic data to effectively plan infrastructure and construction projects
  • Determined project feasibility by estimating materials costs and sourcing requirements
  • Controlled site engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets
  • Supported CIP projects and managed street and pavement projects
  • Reviewed and assisted in performing technical bid analysis
  • Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labor to determine project feasibility

Education

University Of Manchester
Manchester

Master of Science from Structural Engineering
09.2015 - 11.2016

Coventry University
West Midlands

Bachelor of Engineering With Honours from Civil Engineering
09.2012 - 07.2015

MerryLand High School Entebbe
Entebbe

Associate of Science from Sciences, Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry And Art
02.2011 - 11.2011

Skills

Inspection proficiency

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with Ministry Of Works and Transport and Engineers without borders to develop a cost effective and sustainable bridge design to promote transport and communication in rural areas and developing countries for economy boosting.
  • Collaborated with team from Research and Development in the development of a long lasting reflective paint for use on Ugandan roads
  • Collaborated with team from Research and Development in the development of an all season round buoyant docking system to aid UNRA ferries during low and high tide
  • Collaborated with team from Roads and Infrastructure protection in developing regulations for road reserve and road user protection
  • Collaborated with a team from Roads and Infrastructure protection in the development of regulations for load rating to guide penalties and overloading charges for the public under UNRA

Affiliations


  • Member,Engineers Registration Board, 2018 to Current Number 1856
  • Member, Uganda Association of Consulting Engineers, (UACE) 2017 to current
  • Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2019 to current
  • Member, Institution of Structural Engineers (IstructE),2014 to Current

Software

Auto CAD and other computer aided design softwares

Bridge Analysis Programs eg Autodesk SBD, Ansys, Lusas Midas and Tekla Software

Microsoft Packages eg Excel, WORD etc

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Hybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany Culture

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Beginners Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
Swahili
Upper intermediate (B2)
Luganda
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Senior Engineer Bridges

Ministry of Works and Transport
04.2025 - Current

ERB 1856

01-2025

Bridges and Structures Engineer

Ministry of Works and Transport
12.2024 - 04.2025

Bridges and Structures Engineer

Uganda National Roads Authority
07.2019 - 12.2024

Graduate Engineer Civil

Uganda National Roads Authority
04.2017 - Current

University Of Manchester

Master of Science from Structural Engineering
09.2015 - 11.2016

Assistant Engineer Structural Engineering

Mott Macdonald
07.2015 - 11.2015

Assistant Engineer

Hippo Construction EA Ltd
07.2014 - 08.2014

Assistant Civil Engineer

SKMG
07.2013 - 08.2013

Coventry University

Bachelor of Engineering With Honours from Civil Engineering
09.2012 - 07.2015

MerryLand High School Entebbe

Associate of Science from Sciences, Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry And Art
02.2011 - 11.2011
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