Nicholas Kan
About Nicholas Kan
Nicholas Kan is an engineer at Arup with extensive experience in civil engineering and project management across multiple regions.
Company
Nicholas Kan currently works at Arup, an engineering and design company, as an Engineer. He joined Arup in 2022 and is based in Hong Kong SAR. Arup is known for its comprehensive project management and innovative engineering solutions globally.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Arup, Nicholas Kan worked at Fugro as an Assistant Engineer from 2019 to 2022. He also held an internship at Rechler Equity Partners in 2018 for 3 months and was a Co-Op Civil Engineer at PSEG for 4 months in 2017, both positions based in the Greater New York City Area. Additionally, he worked as a Design Member for the AguaClara Project Team in Ithaca, NY, for 5 months from 2016 to 2017, and was a member of the Cornell Student Assembly Infrastructure Fund Committee for 7 months in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Kan holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Cornell University, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. Prior to that, he received his IB Diploma from Yew Chung International School. He is proficient in a variety of engineering software including AutoCAD, Revit, SAP2000, and MATLAB. He also uses advanced engineering tools like PLAXIS, SLOPE/W, and Hilti PROFIS, and is capable of utilizing Dynamo for BIM and Python for engineering solutions. His technical skills extend to ArcGIS for geographic information system applications.
Project Experience
Nicholas Kan has accumulated diverse project experience across multiple regions including Asia, the Middle East, the Pacific, and North America. His work spans a variety of engineering disciplines, showcasing his versatility and adaptability in handling complex engineering tasks and projects.
Technical Skills and Proficiency
Nicholas Kan is skilled in using a broad suite of engineering and design software. This includes AutoCAD, Revit, SAP2000, and MATLAB, among others. He also has notable proficiency in advanced engineering tools such as PLAXIS, SLOPE/W, and Hilti PROFIS. Further, he has experience in technical writing and presentation, emphasizing clear communication. His skill set includes the ability to apply Dynamo for Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Python for various engineering solutions, as well as the use of ArcGIS for geographic information system applications.