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Dawit Gebregziabher Tekle

@dawitgebregziabherte

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I lead renewable energy IPP and PPP projects, from feasibility studies and tenders to PPAs and commissioning.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to apply my renewable-energy, PPP, and project-management experience to deliver technically and financially viable solar and wind projects, sustainable energy solutions, and impactful results.

I've led solar and wind Independent Power Producer and Public-Private Partnership projects at Ethiopian Electric Power, managing tender preparation, feasibility studies, Power Purchase Agreements, and Implementation Agreements.

As Manager of the IPP/PPP Program, I monitored project progress, reported financial performance and fiscal obligations, maintained required securities and insurance, and coordinated with government stakeholders.

My renewable-energy delivery experience includes solar site selection and environmental and social impact assessment work, as well as construction supervision, testing, and commissioning for the Ashegoda Wind Power Project.

I also bring hands-on electrical engineering experience across wind turbines, generators, transformers, substations, SCADA communications, and medium- and low-voltage distribution lines that electrify towns and villages.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Business Development Engineer

Current

Ethiopian Electric Power

Feb 2026 - Present (7 months)

Drafting, negotiating, and managing Power Purchase Agreements (PPA). Conducting market research, analysis, and business proposal development, and updating policies and procedures based on QMS standards.

PPA Negotiation Market Research business proposal development QMS Data Collection Documentation

Manager, Independent Power Producer (IPP/PPP Program)

Ethiopian Electric Power

May 2020 - Feb 2026 (5 years 9 months)

Managed IPP/PPP projects including preparation and evaluation of tender documents, drafting PPAs and Implementation Agreements, and conducting feasibility studies. Monitored project progress and reported financial performance.

Tender Preparation RFP RFQ PPA Implementation Agreement feasibility studies PPP Financial Reporting Project Monitoring

Manager, Solar Energy Resource Development

Ethiopian Electric Power

Dec 2018 - May 2020 (1 year 5 months)

Studied Environmental and Social Impact Assessments for solar energy sites and prepared ESIA documents. Selected suitable sites for solar projects based on resource assessment guidelines.

Environmental Impact Assessment Solar Resource Assessment Site Selection ESIA

Generation Design Electrical Engineer

Ethiopian Electric Power

Dec 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years)

Checked and approved contractor design documents for generation projects to ensure compliance with EEP's requirements.

Design Reviews Electrical Engineering Compliance

Erection and Construction Electrical Engineer

Ethiopian Electric Power

May 2011 - Dec 2015 (4 years 7 months)

Supervised installation of wind turbines, generators, transformers, and substation equipment. Conducted testing and commissioning of wind turbine components and transmission lines.

Wind Turbine Installation Supervision Testing Commissioning SCADA Substation Medium Voltage Lines

Distribution Operation and Construction Electrical Engineer

Universal Electric Access Process A.A

May 2009 - May 2011 (2 years)

Administered contracts and supervised medium and low voltage line distribution for town and village electrification. Conducted testing and commissioning of lines, poles, transformers, and insulators.

Contract Administration Supervision Medium voltage systems Low Voltage Systems Testing Commissioning

Safety and Inspection Electrical Engineer

Ethiopian Electric Power

Nov 2007 - May 2009 (1 year 6 months)

Checked and approved electrical installation designs for buildings and factories. Inspected energy meters and transformers to prevent illegal usage.

Electrical Inspection Design Approval Meter Inspection Power Transformer Inspection

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Danish Energy Agency

Intermediate Balmorel for Ethiopia (Analyst) Level 2, Energy Modelling

Completed Intermediate Balmorel for Ethiopia (Analyst) level 2 training by Danish Energy Agency in August 2020.

APMG International

APMG Certified PPP Professional (CP3P) Foundation, Public-Private Partnership

Passed the APMG Certified PPP Professional (CP3P) Foundation Examination in December 2019.

Lahmeyer International

Training Certificate, Wind Power Project Feasibility

2017 - 2017

Completed training on feasibility study and WindPro software for wind power projects in Germany from May 3 to May 18, 2017.

Addis Ababa Science and Technology University

Training Certificate, Dynamic Modelling

2017 - 2017

Completed training on dynamic modelling of turbine and generators from April 24 to April 28, 2017.

Addis Ababa University School of Commerce

Training Certificate, Inventory Management

2016 - 2016

Completed training in inventory management from December 5 to December 9, 2016.

Dihlase Consulting Engineers

Basic Distribution Technology Certificate, Distribution Technology

2010 - 2010

Completed Basic Distribution Technology training from August 9 to August 18, 2010.

Jimma University

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Jimma University, completed in 2007.

Jimma University

CISCO CCNA 1-4, Computer Networking

Completed CISCO computer networking certification (CCNA 1-4) from Jimma University local networking academy in 2007.

Eastern and Southern African Management Institute

PPP Training Certificates, Public-Private Partnership

Completed multiple Basic, Advanced, and specialized Public-Private Partnership (PPP) trainings conducted by ESAMI in Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya.

Axum University

Training Certificate, Building Electrical Installation

Completed building electrical installation training from Sur construction Axum University building project, requested by Tigray housing development agency.