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Olebogeng Ratlhogo

@olebogengratlhogo

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I am a civil and environmental engineer graduate skilled in hydrology, design, and data analysis.

Botswana

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What I'm looking for

I seek an early-career civil/environmental engineering role applying hydrology, drainage and transport design skills, contributing to multidisciplinary projects, and continuing professional growth in a collaborative environment.

I am a civil and environmental engineering graduand with strong academic and practical experience in hydrology, transportation and geotechnical work. I combine statistical computing with engineering design to solve infrastructure challenges.

During a six-month industrial attachment at Knight Piésold I conducted hydrological analyses, supported stormwater and geotechnical investigations, and contributed to technical and geotechnical reports for infrastructure projects. I assisted with tailings storage facility stability assessment, piezometer analysis, and emergency preparedness planning, which sharpened my field and data-interpretation skills.

For my individual research I analyzed 85 years of Okavango River flow data using R and SPSS and techniques such as CUSUM, Mann-Kendall, Sen's Slope, Method of Moments, PWM and Monte Carlo simulation to assess long-term trends and delineate floodplains. I also contributed to a highway upgrade design for the A1 corridor, performing traffic studies, drainage design and AutoCAD drafting, and applied relevant British Standards for bridge design.

I am collaborative, proactive and committed to continuous learning, having held leadership roles in university ensembles and managed finances and events. I seek roles where I can apply hydrology, drainage and transport design skills within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Highway Design Engineer

Botswana International University of Science and Technology

Aug 2024 - May 2025 (9 months)

Developed a comprehensive highway improvement plan for the A1 corridor including service roads, U-turns, flyovers, drainage sizing, and bridge design to maintain uninterrupted through-traffic and mitigate flood risks. Produced AutoCAD working drawings and conducted traffic LOS and hydraulic analyses per BS standards.

Autocad Bridge Design

Hydrology Researcher

Botswana International University of Science and Technology

Aug 2024 - May 2025 (9 months)

Analyzed 85 years (1932–2016) of Okavango River flow data to develop flow frequency curves and assess long-term trends using advanced statistical methods. Applied R and SPSS, Monte Carlo simulation, and parameter estimation techniques to validate hydrological modeling results.

R Programming SPSS Mann Kendall Trend Analysis Method Of Moments Data Analysis

Chairwoman & Treasurer

BIUST Clap and Tap Choir

Aug 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years)

Managed finances, tracked contributions, and oversaw budgeting for events while leading meetings and coordinating performances to strengthen team cohesion. Implemented record-keeping and reporting processes to improve event financial transparency.

Financial Management Budgeting Leadership Event Planning Team Coordination Record keeping Public Speaking

Student Attaché

Knight Piésold Consulting

Feb 2024 - Jul 2024 (5 months)

Conducted hydrological data analysis and frequency assessments to support drainage and stormwater design and contributed to geotechnical investigations and technical reporting for infrastructure projects. Supported procurement evaluations and emergency preparedness planning for a mining TSF.

Hydrology Analysis Rational Method SCS SA Technical Reporting Emergency Preparedness Data Analysis MS Office

Saxophonist

BIUST Jazz Band

Jan 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 7 months)

Performed as saxophonist at university events and formal functions, maintaining rehearsal discipline and supporting ensemble coordination. Represented the university in official performances and ceremonies.

Saxophone Performance Rehearsal Discipline Public Representation Time Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Botswana International University of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering

2020 - 2025

Grade: CGPA: 3.96

Activities and societies: 6-month industrial attachment at Knight Piésold (Feb–Jul 2024); Chairwoman, BIUST Clap and Tap Choir (Feb 2024–Aug 2024); Treasurer, BIUST Clap and Tap Choir (Aug 2022–Jan 2024); Saxophonist, BIUST Jazz Band (Jan 2022–Aug 2023).

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Environmental Engineering from BIUST (August 2020–May 2025) with a CGPA of 3.96.