Professional Summary
Eng. Dereje Fituma Mamo is an Ethiopian hydraulic and water resources engineer with strong practical experience in dam engineering, irrigation engineering, site supervision, office engineering, contract administration, and hydraulic infrastructure development. He holds a BSc in Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering from Haramaya University and has built his professional identity through direct field and design experience on dams, irrigation systems, water supply structures, canals, weirs, and construction supervision projects. His work with the Engineering Corporation of Oromia includes office engineering and contract administration for the Machitu Spate Irrigation Project, detailed investigation and design of Finna Oromia dam projects, and detailed design work for the Rammis Large-Scale Irrigation Project. Earlier, he served as Site Engineer with Diriba Maru Water Works Contractor, where he supervised site operations, managed manpower, implemented approved drawings, prepared bar schedules, estimated quantities and costs, maintained progress reports, and prepared payment certificates. He is a determined Ethiopian hydraulic engineer committed to advancing dam safety, irrigation efficiency, hydraulic structure design, smart irrigation, 3D modelling, and modern water resources infrastructure for Ethiopia and Africa.
Key Expertise
Major Projects and Contributions
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Office Engineer – Machitu Spate Irrigation Project
Serves as Office Engineer with the Engineering Corporation of Oromia, managing contract administration and construction supervision works for the Machitu Spate Irrigation Project, including document control, progress monitoring, take-off sheets, payment certificates, and weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reporting. -
Detailed Investigation and Design of Finna Oromia Dam Projects
Worked as Dam Engineer on detailed investigation and detailed design of four Finna Oromia dam projects, including Bowwa Soddom, Boneya, Haraa Wacaa, and Boruu dams, contributing to Ethiopia’s hydraulic infrastructure and regional water resources development. -
Detailed Design of Rammis Large-Scale Irrigation Project
Contributed to detailed investigation and detailed design of the Rammis Large-Scale Irrigation Project, applying hydraulic engineering, irrigation engineering, water resources analysis, and design principles for large-scale agricultural water development. -
Design Review of Upper Arjoo Dhidhessa Irrigation Development Project
Participated as Senior Irrigation Engineer in the design review of the Upper Arjoo Dhidhessa Irrigation Development Project, supporting irrigation system optimization, hydraulic structure review, and improved project implementation standards. -
Site Engineering with Diriba Maru Water Works Contractor
Worked as Site Engineer from December 2016 to January 2022, managing site operations, supervising manpower, executing works according to approved drawings, maintaining daily progress reports, preparing bar schedules, estimating construction materials, coordinating with planning teams, and supporting project supervision. -
Quantity Estimation, Payment Certification and Construction Documentation
Prepares quantity take-off sheets, estimates materials and resources, reviews executed works, prepares and approves interim payment certificates, and manages construction documentation, document creation, modification, issuance, accessibility, and technical records for water resources projects. -
Dam and Appurtenant Structure Design Capacity
Applies professional training and engineering experience in dam and appurtenant structure design, including hydraulic structures, irrigation structures, canals, weirs, water supply structures, and related water resources infrastructure. -
Irrigation System Design and Hydraulic Structure Development
Works on irrigation system design, layout, structure design, canal systems, water control structures, spate irrigation, large-scale irrigation schemes, and hydraulic engineering facilities to improve water delivery, irrigation efficiency, and agricultural production. -
Project Planning, Monitoring and Reporting
Supports water resources construction projects through work schedule monitoring, comparison of actual versus planned progress, delay awareness, project progress evaluation, reporting, coordination, time management, and project performance tracking. -
Civil 3D, AutoCAD, GeoStudio and ArcGIS Application in Hydraulic Engineering
Uses Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Eagle Point, GeoStudio, ArcGIS and Microsoft Office tools for hydraulic engineering design, irrigation layout, dam-related work, technical documentation, quantity estimation, and infrastructure project support. -
Smart Irrigation and Future Hydraulic Infrastructure Vision
Aims to contribute to smart irrigation project design by adopting modern technology, latest application tools, 3D modelling, machine learning integration, contract administration, dam safety, irrigation design optimization, and efficient water resources development infrastructure.