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Eng. Ermias Sium Gebreyesus
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Eng. Ermias Sium Gebreyesus

Civil Engineer | Water Infrastructure, Hydrology & Construction Design Consultant
📍 Nairobi, Kenya
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Professional Summary

Eritrean Civil Engineer and Water Infrastructure Specialist based in Nairobi, Kenya, with 12 years of professional experience in civil engineering, hydrology, hydraulic design, water supply studies, construction supervision, building design, and infrastructure project management. He has contributed to major technical assignments in Eritrea, including water supply enhancement studies, groundwater recharge concepts, dam sediment control practices, wastewater feasibility studies, culvert design, housing infrastructure, institutional building design, BOQ preparation, and construction quality control. His professional background combines the practical discipline of a site engineer, the analytical strength of a water engineer, and the leadership capacity of a design-division and consulting engineer. Through his work with Segen Construction Company, Badme Housing Construction & Dev.Co., and private consulting practice, he brings strong field judgment, engineering software capability, and a deep commitment to practical, cost-effective infrastructure solutions for communities in Eritrea, East Africa, and the wider African water and construction sector.

Key Expertise

Civil Engineering Water Resources Engineering Hydrology Hydraulic Design Water Supply Design Groundwater Supply Enhancement Watershed Modeling GIS Remote Sensing HEC-HMS WaterGEMS EPANET SewerGEMS ArcGIS AutoCAD Civil 3D STAAD.Pro ProKon ETABS SAP2000 SAFE Structural Design Reinforced Concrete Design Building Design Residential Housing Projects Institutional Building Design Dam Sediment Control Check Dams Subsurface Dams Wastewater Treatment Feasibility Culvert Design Road Drainage Construction Supervision Site Engineering Project Scheduling Microsoft Project BOQ Preparation Quantity Take-Off Quality Control Project Coordination Infrastructure Project Management Python Programming Engineering Reporting Student Supervision and Training

Major Projects and Contributions

  • Water Engineer and Infrastructure Office Designer – Segen Construction Company
    Served as an Infrastructure Office Designer and Water Engineer, contributing to water resource studies, hydrological analysis, hydraulic design, and implementation of water infrastructure projects across major Eritrean river basins, including the Barka and Ansebab River Basins.
  • Sawa Groundwater and Water Supply Enhancement Studies
    Worked on Sawa Groundwater Supply Enhancement Study, Sawa groundwater recharge techniques using subsurface dams, and the feasibility study, design, and supervision of the Sawa Water Supply Project.
  • Gergera Dam Sediment Control and Check Dam Practices
    Contributed to Gergera Dam sediment control practices through check-dam concepts and watershed-based engineering measures aimed at protecting reservoir performance and reducing sedimentation impacts.
  • Housing and Building Infrastructure Design – Badme Housing Construction & Dev.Co.
    Served as Head of Design Division, preparing engineering designs and supporting implementation of residential housing projects, including water supply, sanitary design, retaining wall design, landscape design, project scheduling, quality control, and construction coordination.
  • Dekemhare, Adi-Tsunay, and Mai-Hutsa Housing Infrastructure Projects
    Prepared or contributed to water supply design, sanitary design, retaining wall design, landscape design, and project scheduling for Dekemhare Warsay Ykalo, Adi-Tsunay, and Mai-Hutsa Warsay Ykalo housing projects.
  • Wastewater, Culvert, and Road Drainage Infrastructure Studies
    Participated in technical assignments including feasibility study for decentralized wastewater treatment, validation of new satellite rainfall products, and design of culverts for the Akurdet-Bisha-Sawa Road Project.
  • Orota Radio Therapy Clinic Engineering and Construction Management Support
    Supported project scheduling and related engineering, design, and construction management assignments for the Orota Radio Therapy Clinic Project.
  • Private Civil Engineering Consulting and Construction Practice
    Operates as a Civil Engineering Consultant with experience in building design, maintenance, construction management, BOQ preparation, quantity take-off, project coordination, quality control, and practical engineering problem solving.
  • Soil and Water Conservation Study – Berakit Abay Project
    Contributed to a soil and water conservation study for the Berakit Abay Project, linking civil engineering practice with rural water, land, and infrastructure improvement needs.
  • Engineering Software, Project Management, and Technical Capacity
    Applies engineering tools including AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-HMS, WaterGEMS, EPANET, SewerGEMS, ArcGIS, STAAD.Pro, ProKon, ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, and Python programming to support design, analysis, supervision, and reporting.