Gautam Thapa
Abyei
Summary
Engineering professional with proven ability to innovate and solve complex technical challenges. Known for delivering high-quality solutions and driving team success through effective collaboration and adaptability. Skills include systems analysis, project management, and technical troubleshooting.
Professional engineer prepared for this role. Expertise in problem-solving, system optimization, and project management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable with skills in CAD, process improvement, and technical analysis. Known for effective communication and innovative solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer
United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA)
06.2021 - Current
- Prepare feasibility reports and plans for new projects as per plan.
- Site visit to confirm works qualities and quantities executed at the site.
- Certify and compile all invoices for payment against work executed.
- Make change order memo, revision of drawings and quantities for approval.
- Prepare engineering drawings, BOQ, SOW, Specifications for works and services.
- Attend to Prebid meetings, queries and evaluation of bids.
- Prepare, and compile weekly report of work activities under engineering unit.
- Project planning, scheduling, and tracking of progress of ongoing using MS Project.
- Participate in monthly performance review of Contractors with reference to KPI.
- Supervise and mange construction Projects.
- Download Satellite rainfall Raster data, process and prepare IDF curve for the area.
- Prepare Hydrological model for design of drainages and lift stations.
- Work on Satellite images for planning and design of Infrastructures in different camps.
Project Manager
Gyaltsen Consultancy
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Coordinate, planning and managing of Water Flagship Project as per scope of work including feasibility study, preparation of design, drawings, cost estimates, technical specifications and reports of all schemes.
- Conduct field visits, site assessment and support ground data collection from the respective project sites and relevant government agencies.
- Liaise and coordinate consultative meetings with different stakeholders, government agencies, locals and lead design consultant to ensure innovative engineering solutions.
- Prepare of monthly progress report and make detailed presentations to the Client to facilitate informed decision making.
- Provide engineering solutions and guidance to the team, monitor and track work progress.
- Downloading and processing of satellite precipitation data and temperature data to verify the source yield for both lean and monsoon season and aligning the transmission lines using DEM models in GIS.
- Prepare comprehensive reports for all water supply schemes including the bidding documents and technical specifications.
- Overall management of Water Flagship Project.
- Project: Water Flagship Project
Hydrologist
Gyaltsen Consultancy
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Watershed delineation of the Area
- Hydrological Modelling of Dhamdum Chhu and computation of Peakflow.
- Hydrodynamic modelling using 1D HECRAS model
- Determination of HFL at the bridge location to confirm the Deck level of the bridge
- Calculation of Scour depth for fixing the foundation depth.
- Preparation of detailed hydrological report with design and computations.
- Project: Design of 170m span Prestressed Girder Bridge
Building Engineer
SMEC International and Gyaltsen Consultancy JV
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Preparing of a detailed feasibility report of Land Customs Station at Allay Bhutan.
- Identifying and planning of need-based infrastructures for the Mini Dry-port and Land Customs Station.
- Developing of structural design, drawings, engineering estimates, technical specifications, and Bidding documents for Allay Land Customs Station.
- Applied SWMM model for design of Storm water drainage system.
- Construction of Multi commodities Cold Storage facilities, Warehouses, Transshipment shed, Steel and RCC frame structures, RCC road as per standard code of practices.
- Verify measurements of work done at site by the contractors.
- Certify and compile all interim/final Contractor invoices for payment against work executed.
- Oversee and monitor Quality Control of all the construction works.
- Monitor and track work progress and revisit milestones and work schedule.
- Conduct monthly bilateral discussion with Contractors and Project Management Unit. Liaise and coordinate consultative activities between different stake holders, government agencies and Contractors.
- Responsible for addressing and managing all the technical issues of construction site and guiding the engineers in the field.
- Project: SASEC Road Connectivity Project (ADB and RGOB funded Project)
Lecturer (part time)
College of Science and Technology
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Conduct classroom teaching 3 hrs. a week
- Tutorial class 1 hr. a week
- Assign and evaluate assignments on every chapter
- Conduct Class-test twice a semester
- Prepare and evaluate semester questioners
- External Research guide to final year students
- External examiner in reviewing and evaluating final year students research work
- Course: Engineering Hydrology
Project Engineer
Phuentsholing Thromde/UNDP Country Office
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Implementation of climate resilient engineering solutions to protect communities and Industrial estate from flooding
- Implementation of climate resilient engineering solutions to protect communities and infrastructures from landslides and slope failures
- Reviewed design and provided technical input in developing design, drawings and technical specifications for both Soil Nailing Works and flood mitigation works.
- Hydrological and Hydrodynamic Flood Modelling of Barshachu River at Pasakha (HEC-HMS & HEC-RAS).
- Installed River Gauging stations (both staff gauge and Non-contact type) and Automatic Rain Gauging Station on the upstream of Barsachhu with support from NCHM
- Undertook detailed Watershed Management Studies of Barsachhu with support from Watershed Management Division (WMD)
- Provided technical input in Hydrological and Hydrodynamic modelling of Omchhu River as additional project under NAPA-II Project.
- Reviewed all flood modelling analysis and flood protection structures of Omchhu river submitted by Consultancy firm and provide recommendations.
- Organize and provide trainings to municipal engineers and other relevant stakeholders as capacity building programme.
- The concept of Soil Nailing was first time introduced in Bhutan. A 300m Soil Nailed Shotcrete wall was constructed to safeguard National Highway.
- Reviewed and approved Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environment Management Plan (EMP).
- Prepare ToR for hiring of international consultants, engineers and site supervisors.
- Provide technical input in preparing drawings, design, BoQs and SOW and Bidding Documents.
- Certify and compile all interim/final invoices submitted by Contractors and Consultants.
- Prepare Annual Work Plan (AWP) and Annual budget plan.
- Liaise with Government Agencies, UNDP and other Stakeholders and maintain partnership.
- Supervised construction of slope protection structures, check dams, Gabions and undertook large scale Bio-engineering works to protect and stabilize Landslide.
- Supervised construction of large-scale flood protection structures at Barsachhu.
- Manage and work with multi-cultural work force and sector.
- Management in implementation of overall construction works under NAPA-II Project.
- Project: Safeguarding Communities through building resilient Slope stabilization and Flood protection structures under the framework of National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA-II)
Asst. Executive Engineer
Royal Government of Bhutan and Republic of India
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Compile and consolidate daily progress and construction issues from all construction sites under Powerhouse.
- Site Development and ground works for construction of housing colony, storage facilities.
- Construction supervision of housing colony, supervision of tunnel alignment and other ground works.
- Construction supervision of access road to Main access tunnel, Ventilation tunnel, other project sites and housing colony
- Preparation construction plan and schedule using MS Project, tracking and updating.
- Compile and consolidate Project plan and Annual Budget Plan under Powerhouse.
- Prepare monthly Progress Review Meeting Report and present progress, hinderances or issue sites.
- Consolidate and certify measurements, payment invoices and maintain up to date tracking sheet.
- Review quantity deviations and financial implications and prepare reports to be submitted for approval to Management.
- Advise Chief Engineer on all pertinent issues regarding construction, procurement, services, and pending memos related to Powerhouse.
- Compile, track, update and ensure proper documentation of proposals, approvals, record of meetings and discussions, change orders, contractual document, invoices, payment certificates and others.
- Compile and maintain leave plan for all sections under Powerhouse Division.
- Maintain cordial environment for smooth operation of Chief Engineer’s Office.
- Nodal Officer to ensure Quality Control & Quality Assurance (QC & QAP)
- Nodal Officer for Environment conservation, monitor and compliance.
- Project: Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project Authority (720MW), Construction of Underground Powerhouse
Head of Engineering Unit
Bhutan Development Finance Corporation Limited
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Review all the project proposals pertaining construction projects and issue technical approval of all the construction drawings, technical specifications and cost estimates ensuring it meets all standards to financing.
- Regular site visit to supervise and monitor over-all progress of works in all the construction sites financed by BFDCL.
- Review, verify and update work schedules of all construction projects.
- Ensure the construction materials and the equipment are as per the specifications (Quality Control & Quality Assurance)
- Ensure the timely and proportionate release of fund/loan from the BDFCL based on work progress.
- Appraise and update BDFCL Management on physical and financial progress of different projects.
- Prepare and compile all the site visit reports with all photographic evidence of works carried out sites.
- Valuation of properties and recommend loan proposals based on property value and income status.
- Prepare closure reports for completed projects.
- Maintain up to date project documents, construction cost, duration, expiry date through tracking sheet.
Structural Engineer (Part-time)
Zorig Consultancy
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Prepared detail design, analysis of structure, good for construction drawings and preparation of detail engineering estimates.
- Some of the large projects include:
- A. RENEW Center located at Selekha, Thimphu. ( RENEW- Regard Educate Nurture Empower Women).
- B. Dagachu Hydro Power Corporation (DHPC) housing colony.
- C. Basochu Hydro Power Corporation (BHPC) housing colony.
- D. Namseling Resort, Walakha, Punakha.
- E. Residential building for Ex-Honb’le Minister of Trade and External Affairs, Thimphu
- F. Residential complex for Druk Air Managing Director, Paro
- G. Five Storied Commercial Building, Phuentsholing town
- H. Re-modelling and structural analysis of Head Office Building, Chubachu, Thimphu.
- All the analysis & design of structures are as per IS Code 4326 (earthquake resistant design)
Project Engineer
Bhutan Development Finance Corporation Limited
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Prepare engineering estimate, technical proposals, technical documents and approval IOM for approval from Management.
- Prepare Bidding documents as per RGOB Procurement Rules and guidelines and participate in evaluation of bids.
- Examine and approved all the construction materials as per specifications, workmanship, and ensure quality of works as specified in the document.
- Prepare and compile all measurements sheets of work executed at site.
- Compile and certify all the interim payments and invoices submitted by contractor.
- Prepare approval memos for all the changes in the design, drawings, specifications and financial implications on planned budget.
- Prepare work schedule and track progress to avoid an potential delay.
- Re-modeling of whole structure to suit the change in site condition and design and prepare good for construction drawings on revised design
- Conduct monthly performance review meeting, prepare MoM and circulate for review and acceptance.
- Prepare and present work progress, physical progress and financial expenditure to the Management.
- Maintained full responsibility on construction supervision and management of BDBL Head Office.
- Compile and documentation of all project document for future record and Auditing.
- Project: Construction Supervision of BDFCL Head Office Complex
Education
Diploma - Project Management
CAAD Center
Sri LankaMEng. - Remote Sensing and GIS (Water Resources)
CSSTEAP, IIRS, ISRO Dehradun
Dehradun, India01.2024
Post Graduate Diploma - Remote Sensing and GIS
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, ISRO
Dehradun, India01.2020
Master - Water Resources Engineering and Management
University of Moratuwa
Sri Lanka01.2014
Bachelor - Civil Engineering
College of Science and Technology
Bhutan01.2006
Skills
- Competent user of following softwares
- Project Planning and Scheduling using MS Project and Primavera software
- Analysis & planning using QGIS/ ArcGIS
- Use of Google Earth Engine platform analysis and studies of different
- Drawing and Design using AutoCAD and AutoCAD civil 3D software
- Building Design using STAD Pro software
- Water Distribution System using EAPNET
- Flood modeling using HECRAS/HECGeo-RAS software
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PP)
Languages
English- Fluent
Nepali- Fluent
Dzongkha- Fluent
Hindi- Fluent
Bengali- Good
Disclaimer
I, undersigned, certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that this Bio-data correctly describes me, my qualification and my experience. I understand that any willful misstatement described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismiss, if employed. Name and Signature : Gautam Thapa Date : 2025-09-10 Place : UNISFA, Abyei
Research Thesis
- Mtech. Water Resources Engineering and Management
- “Computation and Optimization of Snyder’s Synthetic Unit Hydrograph Parameters of Karasnagala watershed.”
- Post Graduate Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS (specialized in Water Resources)
- “Application of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System in Rainfall-Runoff Modelling of Amochu Basin using HEC-HMS Model
- Mtech. Remote Sensing and GIS (specialized in Water Resources)
- “Evaluation and Optimization of Water Distribution System of Denchi Town using EPANET and GIS”
Trainings
- Microsoft Project (MS), 2022 (online)
- Advanced in use of Excel, 2022 (online)
- AutoCAD 2D & 3D, 2009 and 2016, Bhutan
- Project Planning using Primavera, 2014, Sri Lanka
- Landslide Stabilization and Mitigation, 2015, Bhutan
- Slope stability Analysis, landslide mapping and risk assessment, 2015, Philippines
- Flood Analysis and inline structure modeling, 2015, Bhutan
- Monsoon School on Urban floods, 2015, Bangalore, India
- Hydraulic Modeling and GIS, 2016, Bhutan
- Risk of Climate induced disaster-learning from best management practices, 2016, Philippines
- Construction Planning and Management, 2016, Bhutan
- GIS and its applications, 2016, Bhutan
- Hydrologic modeling : HecHMS & HecRAS, 2017, Bhutan
Conference and Publications
- Estimation of Water Balance of Barchhu watershed in Chukha Bhutan using Remote Sensing and GIS. Journal: Journal of Applied Engineering, Technology and Management.
- Available: https://doi.org/10.54417/jaetm.v2i1.53
- Slope stabilization using soil nails, practice, and construction realities. A case study on the construction of soil nailed wall along Phuentsholing-Thimphu Highway, Bhutan, Springer publication.
- Available: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-16-7314-6_20
- Modelling gully erosion susceptibility in Phuentsholing, Bhutan using deep learning and basic machine learning algorithms.
- Available: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12665-021-09599-2
- Measuring Landslide Vulnerability Status of Chukhha, Bhutan using Deep Learning Algorithms.
- Available: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-95978-5
- Remote Sensing and GIS based Soil loss estimation for Bhutan, using RUSLE model.
- Available: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10106049.2021.1936210
- Computation and Optimization of Snyder’s Synthetic Unit Hydrograph Parameters published in UMCSAWM Water Conference, January, 2017, Sri Lanka.
- Slope Stabilization using Soil Nails, Practice and Construction Realities: A case study on construction of Soil nailed wall at Rinchending, published in 8th Engineering Conference of Bhutan, May, 2018, Bhutan
- Risk mitigation through slope stabilization in Himalayan foothills through Soil Nailing and Bioengineering Techniques, Programme for TEQIP-III Sponsored International Workshop on “Geohazards Risk Reduction Initiatives in South and South East Asia” 21-22nd November, 2019, New Delhi
References
- Dal Bahadur, Akheli Chhetri, Chief Engineer, akhelichhetri@un.org, +254 702160847, UNISFA, Professional Referee
- D.C, Dhimal, Project Coordinator, dhimal.dc@gmail.com, +975-17819696, SASEC Road Connectivity Project, Phuentsholing Thromde, Professional Referee
- S.P, Aggarwal, spaggarwal2010@gmail.com, +91-9897006414, North Eastern Space Application Center (NESAC), Department of Space, Government of India, Academic Referee
Scholarship Awards
UN-GOI, CSSTEAP Scholarship to pursue Post Graduate Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS, UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Scholarship for pursuing Master of Engineering, Royal Government of Bhutan scholarship to pursue Bachelor in Civil Engineering
Timeline
Engineer
United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA)
06.2021 - Current
Hydrologist
Gyaltsen Consultancy
08.2020 - 11.2020
Project Manager
Gyaltsen Consultancy
04.2020 - 05.2021
Building Engineer
SMEC International and Gyaltsen Consultancy JV
10.2017 - 06.2019
Lecturer (part time)
College of Science and Technology
01.2017 - 01.2018
Project Engineer
Phuentsholing Thromde/UNDP Country Office
01.2014 - 01.2017
Asst. Executive Engineer
Royal Government of Bhutan and Republic of India
01.2012 - 06.2013
Head of Engineering Unit
Bhutan Development Finance Corporation Limited
01.2008 - 01.2011
Structural Engineer (Part-time)
Zorig Consultancy
01.2006 - 01.2009
Project Engineer
Bhutan Development Finance Corporation Limited
01.2006 - 01.2008
MEng. - Remote Sensing and GIS (Water Resources)
CSSTEAP, IIRS, ISRO Dehradun
Post Graduate Diploma - Remote Sensing and GIS
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, ISRO
Master - Water Resources Engineering and Management
University of Moratuwa
Bachelor - Civil Engineering
College of Science and Technology
Diploma - Project Management
CAAD Center