Timothy Jideani
About Timothy Jideani
Timothy Jideani is a Junior Rail Engineer at Hatch in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering and a Master of Engineering in Railroad and Railway Transportation from the University of Pretoria. He has expertise in corridor modelling, 3D solid creation for BIM modelling, and 2D geometric design for railway engineering projects.
Work at Hatch
Timothy Jideani has been employed at Hatch as a Junior Rail Engineer since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for various aspects of railway engineering, including the design and analysis of railway systems. His work involves utilizing advanced engineering software and methodologies to ensure the integrity and efficiency of rail infrastructure projects. He operates out of the City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, contributing to the development and enhancement of transportation networks.
Education and Expertise
Timothy Jideani holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil Engineering from the University of Pretoria, completed in 2015. He further specialized in Transportation Engineering, focusing on Highway and Railway Engineering, earning another Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in 2016. He also obtained a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Railroad and Railway Transportation from the same institution in 2018. His expertise includes corridor modelling, 3D solid creation for Building Information Modeling (BIM), and 2D geometric design using Autodesk Civil3D and Microstation.
Background
Timothy Jideani began his academic journey at Rosebank Progress College, where he achieved his National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) in 2010. He then attended the University of Pretoria, where he completed his undergraduate studies in Civil Engineering and Transportation Engineering. His early career included roles as a Tutor at Teach Me 2 and as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Pretoria, where he gained valuable experience in civil engineering research and education.
Professional Experience
Before joining Hatch, Timothy Jideani worked in various capacities that enriched his engineering skills. He served as a Student Intern at Bigen Africa and as a Student Leader/Supervisor at the University of Pretoria. His role as an Undergraduate Research Assistant involved supporting research projects and contributing to academic initiatives. These experiences provided him with a solid foundation in civil engineering principles and practices, which he applies in his current position.
Technical Skills
Timothy Jideani possesses technical skills in flood hydrology and drainage design, which are essential for civil engineering projects. He conducts inspections of formation works using Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) tests, ensuring compliance with engineering standards. His proficiency in software tools for railway engineering, including Autodesk Civil3D and Microstation, enables him to perform detailed design and analysis tasks effectively.