Charles Meru
@charlesmeru
Civil engineering technician with site supervision, surveying and AutoCAD expertise.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a civil engineering technician with a Diploma in Technology (Civil Engineering) from the Technical University of Kenya and hands-on experience across road maintenance, waterworks relocation and biodigester installation.
I have worked as an attachee on water pipe relocation with a foreign engineering firm, a road inspector for KeNHA, a supervisor for a community initiative, and completed internships with KeNHA on major road projects.
My practical strengths include site supervision, surveying, generating water and sewer profiles with AutoCAD 3D, compiling site reports and ensuring projects meet design specifications, schedules and budgets.
I am hardworking, adaptable, team-oriented and result driven; I apply technical knowledge on site to transform challenges into opportunities and deliver projects under minimal supervision.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Biodigester Installer
Ready Made
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Installed biodigester systems in 2024, overseeing on-site installation, ensuring compliance with design, and performing functional checks.
KAHighways Intern
Kenya National Highways Authority
Feb 2022 - Feb 2023 (1 year)
Interned on the Mau Mau Road project, assisting resident engineers with site inspections, report compilation, and ensuring works matched specifications.
Supervisor
Kazi Mtaani Initiative
Feb 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year 9 months)
Supervised community labor projects, coordinated teams, and ensured tasks were completed on time and within budget.
Data Entry Operator
Online Jobs
Sep 2019 - Dec 2019 (3 months)
Executed data entry tasks for online projects, maintaining data accuracy and timely delivery of assigned datasets.
KARoad Inspector
Kenya National Highways Authority
Feb 2019 - Jul 2019 (5 months)
Performed routine maintenance inspections on Masara–Sori road, monitored progress, and ensured works met design and quality standards.
Civil Engineering Technician
Nancheng Foreign Engineering Company
Apr 2016 - Aug 2016 (4 months)
Supported relocation of water pipes under Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company during a field attachment, assisting with site works and ensuring conformance to design specifications.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
TKTechnical University of Kenya
Diploma in Technology, Civil Engineering
2013 - 2017
Completed a Diploma in Technology, Civil Engineering with practical training in civil works and site supervision.
Miwani Boys High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2008 - 2011
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
Kenya Sugar Research Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Primary Education
2003 - 2007
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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