TATilahun A
@tilahuna
Experienced hydraulic and irrigation engineer delivering large-scale water infrastructure projects.
EthiopiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a hydraulic and irrigation engineer with extensive hands-on experience planning, designing, supervising, and reporting on large water, irrigation, and civil engineering projects, including Kesem, Guder, Ribb, and Tendaho schemes. I lead site teams, allocate manpower and equipment, prepare contract documents, BOQs, payment certificates, and ensure quality construction and compliance with project specifications.
I hold a BSc in Water Resources & Irrigation Engineering and am an MSc student in Hydraulic Engineering, familiar with AutoCAD, Primavera, MS Project and project management practices; I build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver results on complex irrigation, water supply, drainage, and hydraulic-structure projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Team Leader, Senior Hydraulic Engineer
Ethiopia Construction Works Corporation
May 2017 - Present (8 years 9 months)
Lead design and implementation of large-scale irrigation and water supply projects (Kesem Dam, Guder Dam), managing scheduling, contracts, resource allocation and site supervision to deliver projects on schedule.
GCEngineer (Afar, Semera)
GIZ Germany Cooperation
Apr 2019 - Jun 2019 (2 months)
Studied and designed soil and water conservation structures (weirs, check dams) and supervised site implementation, scheduling, resource allocation and payment certification for regional water projects.
Site Supervisor Engineer
BRL Engineering
Oct 2016 - May 2017 (7 months)
Supervised construction of hydraulic structures (weirs, intakes, aqueducts, culverts) for Ribb Irrigation & Drainage Scheme, performed design review, quantity surveying and prepared BOQs and technical reports.
Site Engineer / Team Leader
Defense Construction Enterprise
Dec 2013 - Sep 2016 (2 years 9 months)
Led site engineering and construction teams on Tendaho Dam & Irrigation Project, planning work schedules, assigning resources, supervising earthworks and structural activities, and coordinating stakeholder handovers.
Site Engineer
Molla Bazezew Building and Water
Aug 2013 - Dec 2013 (4 months)
Prepared work plans, supervised site construction, supported technical direction for foremen, and prepared payment certificates while ensuring material quality and execution standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AUAddis Ababa Science and Technology University
Master of Science, Hydraulic Engineering
Enrolled as a Master of Science student in Hydraulic Engineering (MSc student).
AUArba Minch University
Bachelor of Science, Water Resources & Irrigation Engineering
Grade: 3.11 GPA (cumulative)
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Water Resources & Irrigation Engineering awarded July 15, 2013.
Nemelefan Senior Secondary & Preparatory School
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
Completed secondary education at Nemelefan Senior Secondary & Preparatory School.
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