Eng. Tadele Tilahun Chanie | African Expert Database

Professional Summary

Ethiopian senior irrigation, dam, hydraulic, and water resources engineer with more than 15 years of professional experience in engineering hydrology, hydraulic structures, irrigation engineering, dam and reservoir projects, water resources planning, feasibility studies, detailed design, construction supervision, contract administration, and project management. He holds an MSc in Hydraulic Engineering and a BSc in Water Resource and Environmental Engineering. His work focuses on planning, designing, and supervising diversion irrigation schemes, sprinkler irrigation systems, dams, reservoirs, headworks, canals, drainage structures, and water-related infrastructure for irrigation, water supply, flood control, environmental flow, and sustainable agricultural development. He has served as Team Leader, Design Engineer, Project Manager, and Irrigation Development Division Head on multidisciplinary projects in Ethiopia. His future contribution interest includes improving agricultural productivity through efficient water management, sustainable irrigation systems, climate-resilient irrigation infrastructure, modern irrigation technologies, integrated water resources management, research, capacity building, and community engagement.

Key Expertise

Irrigation Engineering Dam Engineering Reservoir Projects Water Resources Engineering Engineering Hydrology Hydraulic Structures Diversion Weirs Headworks Design Sprinkler Irrigation Irrigation and Drainage Feasibility Studies Prefeasibility Studies Detailed Design Hydrological Analysis Reservoir Capacity Determination Hydraulic Design Structural Design Masonry Dams Embankment Dams Intakes Flumes Canals Drainage Canals Culverts Field Turnouts Drop Structures CAD Drawings Bills of Quantity Technical Specifications Tender Documents Bid Evaluation Terms of Reference Contract Documents Contract Administration Construction Supervision Monitoring and Evaluation Project Management Team Leadership Water Supply Projects Flood Control Environmental Flow Climate-Resilient Irrigation Infrastructure Sustainable Water Management AutoCAD Civil 3D ArcGIS ArcSWAT HEC-HMS HEC-GeoHMS HEC-RAS Global Mapper MS Project WaterCAD WMS SAP2000 GeoStudio

Major Projects and Contributions

Talak Wonz & Daruselam Irrigation Development Projects
Served as Team Leader and Design Engineer for reconnaissance and site identification, feasibility study, detailed design, hydrology study, headwork design, irrigation system layout preparation, diversion structure design, hydraulic design, BOQ preparation, working drawings, and major technical reports for irrigation development projects in Amhara Region, Ethiopia.
Gantina Dam Irrigation Development Project
Served as Team Leader and Design Engineer for dam and irrigation development works including hydrology study, dam and appurtenant structure design, reservoir analysis, design flood and spillway capacity assessment, sediment storage assessment, reservoir operation rules, BOQ preparation, drawings, and operation and maintenance manual preparation.
Mashitony, Jedeb-5 & Chereti-1 Irrigation Development Projects
Led and designed irrigation development projects involving reconnaissance, feasibility study, detailed design, hydrological study, headwork design, irrigation system layout, diversion weir design, hydraulic and structural design, drainage crossing structures, BOQ preparation, working drawings, and technical reporting.
Aguat Wuha, Challi, Cheleka, Jerem, Mayis-1 & Mayis-2 Irrigation Projects
Served as Project Manager for construction supervision and contract administration on multiple irrigation projects, including quality assurance, contract management, design modification, take-off sheet preparation, payment certificates, and work, resource, and financial scheduling.
Kiflay & Kuru Diversion Irrigation Development Project
Worked as Senior Irrigation Design Engineer on diversion irrigation development, including feasibility study, hydrological study, headwork design, irrigation system layout, diversion weir hydraulic and structural design, drainage crossing structures, BOQ preparation, and working drawings.
Sheme Masonry Dam and Irrigation Project
Served as Team Leader and Design Engineer for a masonry dam and irrigation project, covering hydrological study for dams, dam and appurtenant structure design, reservoir and spillway-related analysis, irrigation system layout, drainage crossing structures, BOQ preparation, drawings, and operation and maintenance planning.
Megech Seraba, Adirkyna and Ashare Irrigation Projects
Served in project management and supervision roles for irrigation projects, including contract management, design modification, construction supervision, quality assurance, take-off sheet and payment certificate preparation, and work, resource, and financial scheduling.
Tana Beles Integrated Sugar Development Project
Worked as Design Engineer on large-scale irrigation and infrastructure components, including gravity sprinkler systems, primary and secondary road design, drainage systems, cross-drainage works, hydrological study, sprinkler system layout, sprinkler pipe hydraulics, canal hydraulic design, road geometric and structural design, design reports, drawings, BOQ, cost estimation, tender documents, construction supervision, and contract management.
Future Contribution: Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Irrigation Systems
Interested in improving agricultural productivity through efficient water management, sustainable irrigation systems, modern irrigation technology, climate-resilient irrigation infrastructure, integrated water resources management, research, capacity building, and community engagement for sustainable water resources use.