Zaheer Thaddi

About Zaheer Thaddi

Dedicated and experienced Structural Engineer with over six years of expertise in substation and tower design. Proficient in international design codes and structural software, with a proven track record of leading teams, optimizing workflows, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions. Recognized for leadership, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence across diverse projects.PROFICIENT IN:• tnxTower 8.1.1• STAAD Pro• Risa 3D• MathCADCODES & STANDARDS:• International Building Code• ASCE 7-10/7-16• AISC• ASTM• COMPETENCIES• Fostering teamwork as a team member with the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team • Motivating the team by demonstrating interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together and encourage the behaviors that contribute to teamwork.• Developing better, faster, or less expensive ways to do things that reduce the manhours on project• Facilitated groups or teams through the problem-solving and creative-thinking processes leading to the development and implementation of new approaches, systems, structures, and methods.• Orchestrated a team of 10+ professionals and provided helpful, behaviorally specific feedback to them• Identify and present information or presentation on technical subjects that will have a strong effect on others and improve the team’s understanding• Collaterally working with the management, clients and team members which helps building a rapport within the organization• Analytical thinking by approaching a complex task or problem by breaking it down into its component parts and considering each part in detail.• Decisive by making decisions in difficult or ambiguous situations, when time is critical.• Flexible by demonstrating openness to new organizational structures, procedures, and technology

Experience

1. Associate Structural Engineer

   Black & Veatch

   Aug 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

   Performed structural analysis and design of substation components including equipment foundations, cable trenches, gantries, and control buildings. •Designed concrete and steel foundations for transformers, breakers, and heavy electrical equipment as per ACI, CSA, Eurocode, and IS standards. •Executed foundation design and detailing using STAAD.Pro, Mat3D, and SpColumn for substations up to 345 kV. •Prepared general arrangement drawings, reinforcement details, and anchor bolt layouts ensuring constructability and design accuracy. •Conducted load analysis for wind, seismic, and equipment loads in accordance with ASCE 7, Eurocode, and regional design codes. •Coordinated with civil, geotechnical, and electrical disciplines to resolve design interfaces and optimize foundation systems. •Produced calculation reports, design summaries, and client deliverables for multi-region projects, ensuring compliance with local standards. •Reviewed vendor and steel fabrication drawings to verify design adequacy and consistency with project specifications. •Assisted in value engineering activities to enhance cost efficiency and reduce material usage. •Supported construction teams and responded to RFIs during execution for design clarifications and revisions.

Education

• K.J.S. Education Society's Tinity College of Engineering and Research, Pisoli, Pune

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Civil Engineering

  2013 — 2017