Nivas Dhavala
About Nivas Dhavala
Nivas Dhavala is a designer specializing in highway design, with extensive experience in various roles across Australia. He holds multiple qualifications in civil engineering and project management and currently works at Hatch in Melbourne.
Work at Hatch
Nivas Dhavala has been employed at Hatch as a Designer since 2020. In this role, he contributes to various projects in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, focusing on road design. His responsibilities include managing risk and collaborating with stakeholders to develop safe and constructible solutions, particularly in constrained physical and budget situations.
Education and Expertise
Nivas Dhavala has a diverse educational background in civil engineering and project management. He studied at RMIT University, where he is pursuing a Master of Engineering from 2021 to 2025. He also holds a Graduate Diploma in Project Management from Victoria University, achieved between 2000 and 2002. Additionally, he completed a Diploma in Civil Engineering at Col D S Raju Polytechnic from 1984 to 1987. His training includes specialized workshops at VicRoads, focusing on Horizontal Geometry, Superelevation, Vertical Geometry, and Road Safety Engineering.
Background
Nivas Dhavala has extensive experience in highway design and road engineering. He began his career at Mott MacDonald as a Senior Highway Designer from 2015 to 2017. He has held various positions, including Senior Technical Officer at Aecom and Lead Road Designer at Sinclair Knight Merz. His career spans over two decades, with significant roles at KBR, Aurecon, Jacobs, and SMEC Australia Pty Ltd, primarily in Melbourne, Australia.
Achievements
Nivas Dhavala has a proven track record in delivering road design services across both private and public sectors in Australia. He has demonstrated the ability to lead teams effectively, ensuring high work volumes while meeting quality, schedule, and cost expectations. His expertise extends to managing complex projects and devising solutions that address community needs, particularly in enhancing travel options and safety.
Professional Skills
Nivas Dhavala possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, allowing him to effectively engage with both internal and external stakeholders. He is adept at translating complex engineering concepts into understandable terms for non-technical audiences. His keen interest in new and emerging technologies in road design further enhances his professional capabilities.