Yonas T.
Senior Water Supply & Sanitation Engineer | Project Manager | Expert Hydraulic Modeler (WaterGEMS, S
Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
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About
Highly accomplished WASH Officer and Civil Engineer with 12+ years of comprehensive experience managing, designing, and optimizing large-scale water and sanitation infrastructure projects. I hold an MSc. in Urban Water Engineering and Management from IHE-Delft/AIT, specializing in climate-resilient water systems and complex network modeling.
I deliver specialized freelance services across three key areas:
Hydraulic Modelling & Optimization: Expert-level simulation and analysis for water distribution networks (WaterGEMS/WaterCAD) and wastewater systems (Sewer CAD/Sewer GEMS).
Infrastructure Design & Drafting: Production of detailed, construction-ready 2D/3D CAD drawings (AutoCAD) and complete technical documentation (BoQs, Specifications) for water supply systems, pumping stations, and urban drainage.
Project & Design Review: Independent, professional review of engineering designs, tender documents (including FIDIC contracts), and Environmental/Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) for international and governmental clients.
My proven track record includes leading projects serving up to 250,000 populations in urban, rural, and refugee contexts, ensuring sustainable and safe water access.
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I deliver specialized freelance services across three key areas:
Hydraulic Modelling & Optimization: Expert-level simulation and analysis for water distribution networks (WaterGEMS/WaterCAD) and wastewater systems (Sewer CAD/Sewer GEMS).
Infrastructure Design & Drafting: Production of detailed, construction-ready 2D/3D CAD drawings (AutoCAD) and complete technical documentation (BoQs, Specifications) for water supply systems, pumping stations, and urban drainage.
Project & Design Review: Independent, professional review of engineering designs, tender documents (including FIDIC contracts), and Environmental/Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) for international and governmental clients.
My proven track record includes leading projects serving up to 250,000 populations in urban, rural, and refugee contexts, ensuring sustainable and safe water access.
Experience
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Water Engineer/Advisor | Transform WASH Project (SNV Ethiopia)
SNV Ethiopia · Full-time
May 2024 –
Mar 2025
10 mos
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Water Engineer/Advisor | Transform WASH Project (SNV Ethiopia)
Duration: May 2024 – March 2025
Objective: Enhance WASH outcomes and efficient irrigation systems.
Key Achievement: Reviewed and optimized existing water supply systems for rehabilitation and upgrading, including electromechanical works, to supply water to nearly 20,000 people across six regions (Afar, Amhara, Tigray, Oromia, Somalia, SNNP). Provided technical expertise in feasibility planning, design, construction, and monitoring of Multi Village Systems. -
Senior Water Supply Engineer| R-WASH Programme
MS Consultancy PLC · Full-time
Oct 2023 –
Apr 2024
6 mos
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Project Manager/Senior Water Supply Engineer/ WASH Expert | R-WASH Programme (MS Consultancy PLC)
Duration: October 2023 – April 2024
Objective: Integrated, conflict-sensitive, and climate-resilient WASH services for refugees, IDPs, and host communities.
Key Achievement: Led the review, optimization study, and re-design of water supply, wastewater, and solid waste management systems for three refugee camp sites (Kebribeyha, Sheder & Awubari) to serve nearly 200,000 populations. Produced detailed designs, BoQs, and final tender documents, while reviewing ESIA as per national and international standards. -
Team Leader/Project Manager | Itang Water Supply Scheme
ECDSWCO · Full-time
Jun 2020 –
Nov 2023
3 yrs 5 mos
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Team Leader/Project Manager | Itang Water Supply Scheme (ECDSWCO)
Duration: June 2020 – November 2023
Objective: Detailed review, design, and supervision of the existing Itang water supply scheme for three refugee camps and two hosting communities.
Key Achievement: Led the team in the review, optimization study, and design of new infrastructure and electromechanical equipment to supply water to nearly 250,000 populations. Responsibilities included contract administration, supervision, and Mwater reporting for site construction works.
Education
- ddis Ababa University, Ethiopia, and Jönköping University, Sweden Diploma in Executive Community Leadership, Management and Leadership 2022 – 2023
- IHE-Delft, Netherlands and AIT, Bangkok, Thailand MSc. Degree in Urban Water Engineering and Management, water and environmental engineering, 3.3 2016 – 2018
- Arbaminch University, Ethiopia B.Sc. Degree in Water Supply and Environmental Engineering, water and environmental engineering, 3.6 2008 – 2013 Activities and Societies: Acadamic president Acadamic president of Arbaminch University Water Supply and Environmental Engineering Department Students Association.
Licenses & Certifications
- Professional Water Supply and Environmental Engineer Jun 2023 – Present
- Trainer of WaterGEMS & ARC GIS Nov 2021 – Present
- SewerCAD/SewerGEMS Software Application Training Jun 2021 – Present
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Joined: November 4, 2025
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia