Eng. Mikal Estifanos Kidane

Professional Summary

Eritrean civil engineering graduate (BSc, Eritrea Institute of Technology, 2024) with professional experience as a Water Engineer at the Ministry of Land, Water and Environment in Asmara (September 2024-January 2026) and a 2023 engineering internship in a tailings storage facility. Her work has included rural and urban water distribution, rainfall/streamflow/groundwater monitoring, irrigation support, wastewater treatment and environmental conservation activities, hydraulic structure upkeep and dam feasibility-study support. For her senior research design project, she contributed to constructed wetland design and implementation, including site assessment, cost analysis and environmental impact assessment; the project received a Best Project Award. She is interested in further specialization in Environmental Engineering and sustainable water management.

Key Expertise

Major Projects and Contributions

• Constructed Wetland Design and Implementation - Senior Research Design Project
  Contributed to a four-student senior research design project on sustainable water treatment using constructed wetlands. Conducted site analysis, cost analysis and environmental impact assessment; prepared written and oral presentations under faculty supervision. The project received a Best Project Award from Eritrea Institute of Technology.
• Water Resource Monitoring and Equitable Distribution - MoLWE
  Professional assignment as Water Engineer at Eritrea's Ministry of Land, Water and Environment (05 September 2024-25 January 2026): supported equitable rural/urban water distribution, monitored rainfall, streamflow and groundwater levels, and promoted sustainable water-use practices.
• Irrigation, Wastewater and Hydraulic Infrastructure Support - MoLWE
  Supported efficient irrigation practices for farmers, wastewater treatment and environmental conservation activities, upkeep of hydraulic structures and feasibility studies of proposed dams during the MoLWE Water Engineer appointment (2024-2026).
• Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Engineering Internship - Embaderho ENFI MCCT
  Summer internship with Embaderho ENFI MCCT Mining Engineering P.L.C., Asmara (June-October 2023). Assisted with foundation preparation, dam construction supervision, water-distribution design and quality control; monitored embankment compaction and drainage systems.