Balkrishna JhaCivil Engineer

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Curriculum vitae

Education, professional experience, technical skills, research publication, awards and community involvement.

Balkrishna Jha

Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer with experience in public-sector engineering work, infrastructure-related technical checks and field surveying. Interested in continuous learning and practical engineering work.

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01 / Career

Experience

Hydrologist Engineer, Gazetted Third Class Officer

2083/03/32 – Present

Department of Roads | Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport | Bridge Division

  • Provides hydrological and hydraulic checks for bridges and river-training works.
  • Contributes to the safety and stability assessment of streams in the vicinity of bridge sites.

Engineer, Level 7 Officer

2083/02/29 – 2083/03/30

Infrastructure Development Office, Sarlahi | Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development, Madhesh Pradesh

  • Provided engineering and technical assistance to contractors.
  • Verified and certified work completed by contractors and user committees.
  • Verified reports and handled processing, filing and maintenance of bills in line with organisational procedures.

Part-time Teacher — Survey Camp (2079 Batch)

2082/01/09 – 2082/01/12; 2082/01/28 – 2082/02/04

Khwopa College of Engineering

  • Instructed students during survey-camp field activities for the 2079 batch.
  • Assisted with field surveying, measurements and data collection.
  • Helped operate survey instruments and maintain field records.
  • Supported preparation of survey reports and maps.
  • Coordinated with the survey team to support accurate and timely fieldwork.

02 / Academic

Education

Bachelor in Civil Engineering2077 – 2081

Khwopa College of Engineering, Libali, Bhaktapur-08 | Tribhuvan University

81.07% (Distinction)
School Leaving Certificate, +2 Science with Mathematics2076 – 2077

Adarsha Janapremi English Secondary School, Kaushaltar, Bhaktapur

CGPA: 3.52 (A)
Secondary Education Examination, Grade 102075

Adarsha Janapremi English Secondary School, Kaushaltar, Bhaktapur

GPA: 3.75 (A+)

03 / Software

Technical skills

Topographic SurveysPython (Programming Language)ArcGIS ProAutoCADSketchUpMicrosoft Office

04 / Research

Publication

Deformation and Support Analysis of Headrace Tunnels in Three Tectonic Zones of Nepal: An Empirical and Numerical Approach

Shrestha, I., Jha, B., Koju, A., Mishra, A. K., & Kafle, N. (2025).

Journal of Nepal Hydrogeological Association, 2(1), 45–65.

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05 / Recognition

Achievements and awards

Best Undergraduate Geotechnical Project Award

Nepal Geotechnical Society

2025

Rank 1

Public Service Commission, Nepal Engineering Service, Civil Group, Hydrology Sub-group, Gazetted Third Class

Award-winning project details

Deformation and Support Analysis of Headrace Tunnels in Three Tectonic Zones of Nepal: An Empirical and Numerical Approach

The undergraduate geotechnical project focused on deformation and support analysis of headrace tunnels located across three tectonic zones of Nepal.

Tectonic zones: Siwalik · Lower Himalaya · Higher Himalaya

Approach: Empirical and numerical approach

Paper Bridge Competition at 26th National Earthquake Safety Day

Participant

2080

Civil Engineering Model Competition — 16th Anniversary KhEC and Bhaktapur Festival

Participant

2081

06 / Service

Leadership and community service

FIDIC Asia Pacific Conference: “Governance for Climate Shocks”

Volunteer

November 18–20, 2024

26th National Earthquake Safety Day

Volunteer

2nd Magh, 2080
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