BARAKAT YUSUF
Almere,Netherlands
Summary
Results-driven Civil Engineer specializing in innovative structural design and problem-solving. Strong skills in structural analysis, hydrological data interpretation, and project management. Expertise in reinforced concrete design and construction supervision, with foundational knowledge in advanced engineering techniques. Committed to excellence and motivated to advance in structural engineering design while contributing to impactful large-scale projects.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Associate Water Advisor
Waterplan
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Research, compile, select, and analyze water-related information from various sources.
- Develop clear, high-quality, relevant insights and outputs for our customers according to their use case.
- Analyze local and granular datasets collected through Waterplan's data collection pipeline to assess their impact on water risk assessments.
- Identify gaps in local data availability, research additional datasets, and collaborate with senior team members to derive meaningful outputs.
- Assist in refining data collection, analysis, and reporting processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Civil Engineer
Winscope Design & Project Limited
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Produced detailed structural engineering drawings using AutoCAD and RCD 2000 for multistorey buildings and commercial developments, meeting compliance with design codes.
- Carried out structural calculations for beams, columns, slabs, and foundation systems, applying manual methods and software, ensuring structural integrity and load capacity alignment.
- Supported the supervision of site activities, ensuring adherence to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements during structural inspections and construction stages.
- Participated in technical design review meetings, contributing engineering input that supported cost-effective solutions and improved constructability.
- Verified construction documentation to ensure alignment with the client brief and structural intent, enabling effective communication between design and execution teams.
Assistant Structural Engineer
Multi-Links Associates
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted draft-men in developing structural engineering drawing using AUTOCAD
- Complete accurate structural design calculations for structural elements using both manual and digital methods.
- Participated in design reviews within team-based structural planning committees.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Published technical reports on structural conditions, repair cost estimates and corrections required to meet local building codes.
Civil Engineer (Internship)
Winscope Designs & Projects Limited
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Accompanied senior technical staff for on-site inspections during construction, learning how to communicate design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers.
- Learned how to design using AutoCAD.
- Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets.
- Displayed strong communication and interpersonal skills while visiting clients, jobsites and consultant offices to support project development needs.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
Education
Master of Science (MSc) - Water and Sustainable Development
IHE Delft, Institute for Water Education
Netherlands 01.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor’s degree - Civil Engineering
Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMinna)
01.2015 - 01.2021
Skills
- Reinforced Concrete design (RCD)
- Structural Software- AutoCAD
- Programming- Matlab, Python (Basics), QGIS (Basics)
- Computer literacy- MicrosoftPackages, EndNote, Mendeley
- Water risk assessment
- Structural design
- Technical reporting
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Structural Engineering
Site Supervision
Project Management
EHS Specialist
Document Control
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Water Advisor
Waterplan
02.2025 - 08.2025
Master of Science (MSc) - Water and Sustainable Development
IHE Delft, Institute for Water Education
01.2023 - 01.2024
Civil Engineer
Winscope Design & Project Limited
12.2022 - 09.2023
Assistant Structural Engineer
Multi-Links Associates
12.2021 - 11.2022
Civil Engineer (Internship)
Winscope Designs & Projects Limited
07.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor’s degree - Civil Engineering
Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMinna)
01.2015 - 01.2021