Professional Summary
Ethiopian soil and water engineering professional specializing in irrigation engineering, irrigation design, construction supervision, contract administration, hydraulic analysis, land-use planning, water supply engineering, and GIS-supported engineering works. He has served as Senior Design Engineer at the Engineering Corporation of Oromia, working on different small- and large-scale irrigation design projects. His professional background includes experience as Resident Engineer at Kallecha Small Scale Irrigation Project, Site Engineer at Yadot Large Scale Irrigation Project, Site Engineer at Welmel Tika Small Scale Irrigation Project, and Soil Expert on land-use and irrigation design projects. His work combines practical field supervision, irrigation structural design, hydraulic review, design reporting, BOQ preparation, payment certification, contract administration, and modern engineering software skills to support irrigation and water infrastructure development in Ethiopia.
Key Expertise
Major Projects and Contributions
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Senior Design Engineer – Engineering Corporation of Oromia
Works as Senior Design Engineer at the Engineering Corporation of Oromia, preparing design criteria, design reports, bills of quantities, and designs for different small- and large-scale irrigation projects. -
Surface and Pressurized Irrigation Design Projects
Designs surface and pressurized irrigation systems, irrigation structures, canal layouts, diversion works, and related hydraulic components for irrigation development projects in Ethiopia. -
Kallecha Small Scale Irrigation Project – Resident Engineer
Served as Resident Engineer for the Kallecha Small Scale Irrigation Project, supervising construction activities, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications, reviewing hydraulic networks, preparing working drawings, managing variation works, preparing schedules, reporting progress, and certifying payments. -
Yadot Large Scale Irrigation Project – Site Engineer
Worked as Site Engineer on the Yadot Large Scale Irrigation Project under Oromia Water Works Design and Supervision Enterprise, supporting construction supervision, contract administration, site reporting, and irrigation infrastructure implementation. -
Welmel Tika Small Scale Irrigation Project – Site Engineer
Worked as Site Engineer on the Welmel Tika Small Scale Irrigation Project, contributing to irrigation planning, structural works, construction supervision, quantity take-off, progress reporting, contractor coordination, and problem solving during implementation. -
Land Use Planning and Irrigation Design Projects – Soil Expert
Served as Soil Expert on different land-use planning and irrigation design projects, carrying out data collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, mapping, and technical support for land and water development planning. -
Irrigation Construction Supervision and Contract Administration
Provides practical experience in construction supervision, contract administration, quality control, work scheduling, payment certification, preparation of progress reports, variation works, and coordination with contractors and project teams. -
Engineering Software and Digital Design Applications
Uses engineering and water-sector software including AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, QGIS, WaterGEMS, SAP2000, Global Mapper, Eagle Point, Primavera, KOBO Toolbox, ODK, QField, Infra Wizard, and MS Office for irrigation design, mapping, analysis, reporting, and project management. -
Water Supply Engineering and Water Treatment Training
Completed professional training in water supply engineering, WaterGEMS, SAP2000, and water treatment, strengthening his ability to contribute to integrated irrigation, water supply, and hydraulic infrastructure projects. -
Irrigation and Drainage Construction Certification
Holds a National Qualification Certificate in Irrigation and Drainage Construction, supporting his technical role in field supervision, construction quality control, and implementation of irrigation infrastructure.