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Eng. Zerihun Awulachew

Eng. Zerihun Awulachew

Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineer | Civil Works, Infrastructure & Site Engineering Specialist
πŸ“ Debre Birhan, Ethiopia
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Professional Summary

Ethiopian Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineer with more than six years of practical experience in civil works, water-related infrastructure, municipal engineering, site engineering, construction supervision, and field-based project implementation. He holds a BSc Degree in Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering from Arba Minch University, where he graduated in 2019 with a CGPA of 3.51/4.00. His professional background combines water resources engineering knowledge with hands-on civil infrastructure delivery, including contractor-based water works, municipal infrastructure service, deputy management responsibilities, integrated infrastructure specialist work, general foremanship, and site engineering. He is skilled in hydraulic engineering software including WaterCAD, StormCAD, Culvert Master, and FlowMaster, as well as GIS and remote sensing tools such as Global Mapper and Google Earth. His experience strengthens AquaLinked / Water for Africa Experts in the areas of hydraulic engineering, infrastructure development, construction supervision, municipal civil works, and practical field engineering in Ethiopia.

Expertise

Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering Civil Works Infrastructure Development Municipal Infrastructure Site Engineering Construction Supervision Water Infrastructure Drainage Works Stormwater Management Culvert Design Hydraulic Modelling WaterCAD StormCAD Culvert Master FlowMaster GIS Remote Sensing Global Mapper Google Earth Microsoft Office Project Coordination Site Supervision General Foremanship Infrastructure Specialist Work Municipal Technical Support Building Construction Projects Field Engineering Technical Reporting Team Coordination Public Works Support Contractor Supervision

Specialties

hydraulic engineering water resources engineering civil works municipal infrastructure infrastructure development site engineering construction supervision drainage stormwater culvert design hydraulic modelling WaterCAD StormCAD Culvert Master FlowMaster GIS remote sensing Global Mapper Google Earth Microsoft Office field supervision contractor coordination municipal engineering technical reporting project coordination

Projects & Contributions

  • Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering Education – Arba Minch University
    Completed a BSc Degree in Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering from Arba Minch University in 2019 G.C. with a CGPA of 3.51/4.00. This academic background provides a foundation in hydraulic systems, water resources engineering, civil infrastructure, hydrology, drainage, engineering analysis, and field-oriented water infrastructure practice.
  • Water Works and Contractor Partnership Experience
    Gained early professional experience with Zerihun, Betelhem & Friends General Contractor Partnership, contributing to water works and contractor-based civil infrastructure activities, including exposure to field implementation, construction coordination, and practical infrastructure execution.
  • Deputy Manager – Ankober Woreda Alyu Amba Municipality Office
    Served as Deputy Manager under Ankober Woreda Alyu Amba Municipality Office, supporting municipal administration, infrastructure coordination, local public works management, and practical municipal service delivery.
  • Integrated Infrastructure Specialist – Alyu Amba Municipality Office
    Worked for more than three years as an Integrated Infrastructure Specialist under Ankober Woreda Alyu Amba Municipality Office, supporting municipal infrastructure planning, civil works supervision, technical coordination, field implementation, and local infrastructure service delivery.
  • General Foreman – Century Addis Construction Company
    Worked as General Foreman with Century Addis Construction Company, contributing to construction-site organization, workforce coordination, construction activity follow-up, implementation support, quality awareness, and field supervision.
  • Site Engineer – Century Addis Construction Company
    Served as Site Engineer with Century Addis Construction Company, contributing to site supervision, construction progress monitoring, technical implementation, engineering support, and field coordination for building and infrastructure construction works.
  • Hydraulic Engineering Software and Technical Tools
    Applies hydraulic engineering and civil infrastructure tools including WaterCAD, StormCAD, Culvert Master, FlowMaster, Microsoft Office, GIS and Remote Sensing, Global Mapper, and Google Earth to support hydraulic analysis, drainage assessment, infrastructure planning, mapping, site documentation, and technical reporting.
  • Field Engineering, Communication, and Team Coordination
    Brings strong communication, organization, teamwork, independent work capacity, field discipline, and practical engineering judgment to water-related civil works, municipal infrastructure, and private construction projects.