Hillary Yegon
@hillaryyegon
Civil engineer focused on sustainable infrastructure, project delivery, and quality assurance.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a civil engineer with practical experience in site supervision, project engineering, and rehabilitation works, committed to sustainable infrastructure and environmental conservation.
I have led contract management, tendering, procurement, quality inspections, measurements, reporting and safety/risk assessments across water and road projects, including borehole solarisation and water distribution systems.
I am proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Robostructural Analysis and MS Office, hold professional memberships with EBK and IEK, and pursue continuous professional development through postgraduate study and certifications.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Site Engineer
Yentec Company Limited
Mar 2025 - Present (6 months)
Led on-site quality control, material sourcing and measurements for the Kondamet Springs Brooke Water Project Phase II, oversaw solarisation of the borehole and installation of pipeline and civil works while enforcing safety compliance.
Project Engineer
Design Tone (K) Ltd.
Mar 2022 - Feb 2025 (2 years 11 months)
Managed tendering, contract administration and execution of projects, led project appraisals and procurement, and produced monthly progress reports and risk/safety mitigation strategies.
Assistant Engineer
SGI and Design Master Plan JV
Mar 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year)
Supported on-site installation oversight and quality inspections for water distribution works in Malindi and Watamu, prepared subcontract bid documents and coordinated site teams to meet schedules.
Student Intern
Kenya National Highways Authority
Sep 2019 - Nov 2019 (2 months)
Conducted road maintenance assessments, material quality inspections and laboratory tests, contributed to monthly progress reports and collected data for road furniture mapping on major road projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
JTJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Master of Science, Civil Engineering
Pursuing a Master of Science in Civil Engineering at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
UOUnited Nations Industrial Development Organisation
Certificate of Good Governance, Quality Infrastructure
2025 - 2025
Completed a Certificate of Good Governance in Quality Infrastructure.
KMKenya Institute of Management
Diploma in Project Management, Project Management
2022 - 2024
Grade: Upper Credit
Completed a Diploma in Project Management with Upper Credit.
Kenya Institute of Supplies
Certified Procurement and Supplies Professional, Procurement and Supply
2022 - 2024
Completed the Certified Procurement and Supplies Professional (CPSP-K) certification.
UNUniversity of Nairobi
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
2015 - 2021
Grade: Second Class Honors (Upper Division)
Activities and societies: Chairperson and Secretary General of the Engineering Students Association; involvement in student leadership roles.
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with Second Class Honors (Upper Division).
Sacho High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2011 - 2014
Grade: Mean Grade A (82 points)
Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a mean grade of A (82 points).
St. Georges Grassland School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Primary Education
2003 - 2010
Grade: Mean Score 403/500
Completed Kenya Certificate of Primary Education with a mean score of 403 out of 500.
Availability
Location
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