Intern – Civil & Structural Engineering Supervision at Kenya Railways Corporation (2024-02 – 2024-04)
Intensive Field Attachment. Main Contractor: China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) | Engineering Consultant: APEC Consultancy. Project: Rehabilitation of Mombasa Island-Miritini MGR Line & Construction of Mombasa MGR Station Complex.
- Supervised construction of 4-storey regional office complex with reinforced concrete frame structure system and pad foundations
- Monitored a 2-storey Mombasa Island station building construction with 50-year architectural design service life and second-level fire resistance rating
- Verified concrete casting operations for structural floor slabs and confirmed frame assembly and load-bearing column installation
- Monitored foundation-to-superstructure connections and ensured compliance with structural specifications
- Supervised subgrade preparation and compaction verification across 2.63 km alignment with ongoing quality assessments
- Directed construction of 3-5 concrete retaining walls (DK9+161.70 to DK9+314) with detailed bearing capacity specifications and verification testing
- Oversaw installation of 6 frame culverts + 2 pipe culverts (8 total drainage structures) across full alignment with documented completion
- Managed drainage ditch construction (3.2 km+) and implemented herringbone slope protection (DK8+196.70 to DK8+500)
- Supervised excavation and blasting operations in cut sections (DK8+200 to DK8+600) to subgrade level with safety compliance
- Coordinated backfilling and compaction works on completed embankment slopes with documented compaction verification results
- Conducted levelling surveys using total station equipment across 2.63 km MGR alignment and established permanent vertical control points
- Performed staff readings and elevation measurements at 20+ critical sections (DK8+200 to DK9+622) to inform design and construction layout
- Verified center line setting out and excavation extents (DK8+200 to DK9+410) with accurate topographical data collection
- Checked back slope ratios before slope protection work implementation and monitored retaining wall positioning (DK9+200)
- Generated site profiles and cross-sectional data from levelling measurements to ensure subgrade and embankment compliance with design specifications
- Maintained survey documentation and benchmark references throughout all construction phases
- Conducted compaction bearing coefficient tests (K30) on subgrade sections (K9+211.7 to K9+270.7) using field testing procedures with documented results
- Supervised concrete cube testing (C40 concrete specification) for structural floor slabs, retaining walls, and drainage structures
- Verified bearing capacity test results for retaining wall pad foundations and ensured compliance with design requirements
- Ensured material specifications and test protocols met CRBC contractor SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and quality requirements
- Coordinated work across multiple specialized contractors (CRBC, CCCC, CALE) to ensure specification compliance and schedule adherence
- Participated in stakeholder meetings (April 14, 2024) with Mombasa Women Empowerment Network Hospital and project-affected persons regarding land acquisition and compensation
- Collaborated with APEC Consultancy engineering team on hazard identification and continuous safety protocol implementation
- Communicated identified risks, non-conformances, and work-related hazards to CRBC contractor; tracked corrective action implementation
- Participated in site safety checks and risk assessment meetings across multiple project sections with CRBC and APEC teams
- Coordinated 14-personnel team (84% local workforce, 16% expatriate staff) across concurrent work activities and multiple sections
- Prepared daily work logs and progress reports with detailed chainage references and completed work quantities
- Documented structural work completion: 4-storey office (1883.5 m²), 2-storey station, 6 culverts, 5-6 retaining walls, footbridge
- Maintained material test records (K30 compaction tests, C40 concrete cube tests, bearing capacity tests) per international standards
- Created technical documentation per TB railway engineering standards for compliance verification
- Generated field inspection reports documenting adherence to specifications, quality standards, and industry requirements
- Supervised New Miritini MGR Station (main building, platform, canopy)
- Supervised Mombasa Terminus footbridge with pedestrian safety barriers
- Coordinated concrete sleeper production facility coordination
Engineering Intern at Kenya Pipeline Company (2023-01 – 2023-12)
Participated in drainage construction and civil infrastructure installation. Gained practical understanding of site-level quality control procedures and documentation. Assisted in material inspections and quality assurance activities.
Internal Attachment – Workshop Practice at Technical University of Mombasa (2022-01 – 2022-12)
Practical training in masonry, carpentry, and welding. Developed foundational construction skills applicable to site conditions and field problem-solving.
