Taamrat Gebrehiwot
Hasselt,VLI
Summary
University Civil Engineering Lecturer turned Highway Engineer: Leveraging 5 years of combined experience. Delivered courses in road design, pavement materials, traffic engineering, and transport planning, fostering expertise in these areas. Successfully supervised municipal road projects, conducted in-depth pavement assessments, and coordinated road infrastructure inventory works. Proven skills in design, analysis, calculation, team leadership, project management, site inspection, and promoting road safety. Eager to join a dynamic company committed to innovation and excellence in infrastructure development, where I can further expand my skills and make a meaningful impact.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Road Safety Intern
Global Road Safety Facility - World Bank
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed economic analysis of infrastructure-related road safety interventions under the "Road Safety Calculator" project.
Highway Engineer
Mekelle University School Of Civil Engineering Consultancy Service
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Reviewed and assessed road geometric and pavement designs of 44.5 km of asphalt road project for Mekelle City Asphalt Road Project-II for compliance with technical standards and project specifications.
- Utilized CAD software to produce detailed engineering drawings and plans.
- Provided recommendations for design optimization to improve functionality, safety, and cost-efficiency.
- Evaluated pavement construction materials for durability, sustainability, and economy.
- Performed on-site inspections of road infrastructure construction activities and monitored quality standards.
- Prepared and submitted detailed monthly construction progress reports to stakeholders.
- Processed and evaluated contractor submittals such as bills of quantities and quotations.
- Built strong relationships with project team members and external partners.
- Supervised the construction of a 17.76 km gravel road.
Chair Quality Assurance Coordinator
Mekelle University
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed a team of 28 chair members.
- Planned meetings per the school timeline.
- Composed written reports, minutes, emails, and technical documents.
- Managed the quality of the courses given by the chair.
- Analyzed quality control audits.
Civil Engineering Lecturer
Mekelle University
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Taught undergraduate courses in road pavement materials, pavement design, traffic engineering, and transport planning.
- Efficiently balanced teaching responsibilities, research commitments, and administrative duties.
- Mentored and supervised civil engineering research projects.
- Designed comprehensive course materials aligned with industry standards.
- Planned and utilized a variety of assessment methods to evaluate student learning.
- Participated in community-based research.
- Developed problem-solving skills to analyze complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
- Effectively communicated and presented complex technical concepts to students of varying backgrounds.
- Developed continuous and quick learning abilities.
Highway Engineer
Ethiopia Road Fund Office And Mekelle University School Of Civil Engineering Consultancy Service
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed technical audits of road projects financed by the road fund in Western and Eastern Tigray, Ethiopia.
- Conducted road pavement condition surveys and identified maintenance needs.
- Performed road inventory and data collection (e.g., signs, markings, drainage).
- Prepared a labor-based road rehabilitation manual.
- Employed Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for road asset management.
- Analyzed road data using statistical software (e.g., SPSS).
- Skilled in data processing, interpretation, and report generation.
Assistant Civil Engineering Lecturer
Mekelle University
07.2015 - 11.2018
- Instructed undergraduate courses in road geometric design, and highway engineering.
- Met deadlines for grading, and course preparation.
- Effectively managed course schedules, lectures, and assignments while maintaining strong organizational skills.
- Assisted senior professors.
- Guided students in analyzing and solving real-world engineering challenges.
Trainee Civil Engineer
Defense Construction Enterprise
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Prepared working drawings (CAD works) and road construction data.
- Prepared bills of quantity and payment certificate requests.
- Supervised site construction activities and the method of work.
- Collaborated with all levels of management, engineers, and machine operators.
Education
Master of Science - Transportation Sciences: Traffic Safety
Hasselt University
Hasselt, Belgium06.2023
Master of Science - Civil Engineering (Road & Transportation)
Mekelle University
Mekelle, Ethiopia11.2018
Higher Diploma - Higher Diploma in Teaching
Mekelle University
Mekelle, Ethiopia06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Mekelle University
Mekelle, Ethiopia07.2015
Skills
- AutoCAD and Vectorworks
- Data analysis, SPSS and Python
- Microsoft packages
- QGIS
- Eaglepoint
- Qualitrics
- Structural analysis program
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 24/03/1993
- Gender: Male
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/taamratgebrehiwot
- Driving license: B (M18)
Extracurricular Activities
Data collaborator, Hasselt
- Data collection using GIS to identify road safety deficits for cyclists and pedestrians in Hasselt and Diepenbeek municipalities as part of the SAFER ROADS NOW project.
Courses
- Strategic transportation planning, Hasselt University
- PTV Academic Exercises - PTV Visum, Vissim, & Viswalk, PTV Group
- Proficiency Testing Schemes for Materials Testing on Rural Roads, University of Birmingham
- Basics of railway engineering, Mekelle University
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Intermediate (B1)
Tigriyna
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Amharic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hobbies
- Cooking
- Football
- Swimming
- Travelling
Timeline
Road Safety Intern
Global Road Safety Facility - World Bank
10.2021 - 12.2021
Highway Engineer
Mekelle University School Of Civil Engineering Consultancy Service
01.2020 - 08.2020
Chair Quality Assurance Coordinator
Mekelle University
10.2019 - 08.2020
Highway Engineer
Ethiopia Road Fund Office And Mekelle University School Of Civil Engineering Consultancy Service
05.2019 - 12.2019
Civil Engineering Lecturer
Mekelle University
11.2018 - 08.2020
Assistant Civil Engineering Lecturer
Mekelle University
07.2015 - 11.2018
Trainee Civil Engineer
Defense Construction Enterprise
03.2014 - 09.2014
Master of Science - Transportation Sciences: Traffic Safety
Hasselt University
Master of Science - Civil Engineering (Road & Transportation)
Mekelle University
Higher Diploma - Higher Diploma in Teaching
Mekelle University
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Mekelle University
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