Akshithaa Maha

Civil Engineer specializing in renewable energy infrastructure design, with hands-on experience in structural analysis, quality coordination, and project management for solar power projects. Proficient in STAAD Pro, AutoCAD, and Excel-based process automation.

Civil Design Engineer / Quality-Inspection Coordinator / Assistant Manager - Hinduja Renewables Energy Pvt Ltd - Mumbai, India

(2024-02)

• Designed and analyzed foundations, ICR slabs, and solar module mounting structures (MMS) using STAAD Pro, ensuring compliance with IS 875, IS 1893, and IS 800.
• Reviewed civil and structural design drawings prepared by consultants and vendors, resolving technical queries and ensuring alignment with site conditions and project requirements.
• Prepared and validated design calculation sheets and BOQs for MMS, transformer foundations (power, auxiliary, and inverter duty), BOT, and MCR structures.
• Developed Excel-based design tools for load verification and STAAD input generation, improving design turnaround time and consistency.
• Analyzed geotechnical and hydrology reports to verify soil parameters, drainage conditions, and foundation suitability for plant structures.
• Coordinated with procurement and project teams for material standardization, cost optimization, and alignment of design deliverables with execution schedules.
• Coordinated QA inspections and third-party audits across solar sites to ensure 100% adherence to approved QAPs and vendor document standards.
• Verified raw material test certificates, fabrication quality, and galvanization/coating compliance before dispatch.
• Conducted dimensional and visual inspections of MMS components to ensure tolerance and quality standards as per IS specifications.
• Reviewed fabrication process documentation including WPS, inspection reports, and NCR closures.
• Prepared and maintained QA records, including inspection logs, coating thickness reports, and test documentation for full traceability.
• Collaborated with engineering, manufacturing, and field teams to resolve quality deviations and ensure timely project deliverables.
• Initiated and implemented an MDL status tracking system for all ongoing and upcoming projects, ensuring document control and real-time visibility.
• Established SOPs for engineering document naming, numbering, and storage across all projects.
• Structured workflows within the engineering team, improving communication between design, projects, and procurement functions.
• Tracked RFPs and vendor engineering submissions, ensuring drawings and documents were received, reviewed, and approved within schedule.
• Presented monthly engineering progress reports and documentation status to senior management for project planning and review.

Intern - Niketa Constructions - Coimbatore, India

(2023-07 - 2023-07)

• Assisted in foundation layout, concreting works, and on-site documentation & BOQs.
• Gained practical exposure to reinforcement detailing, estimation, and finishing operations.

B.E. - Civil Engineering - PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research (2024)

Class XII - RD International School

Class X - RD International School