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FISHA WELDETENSAE

Dallas,TX

Summary

With over ten years of experience as a Civil Construction Supervisor/Inspector and Civil Construction Site Engineer, I have played a pivotal role in managing and overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects. I possess strong management and supervisory skills in civil engineering, combined with effective communication and presentation abilities that enable me to excel both independently and as part of a team. My expertise ensures project success through meticulous attention to detail, adherence to quality and safety standards, and effective team leadership.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Civil Engineer/Civil Works Supervisor

Byucksan Power co.,Ltd
Wolaita, Ethiopia
02.2021 - 08.2024

Company Overview: South Korean Company,

In Consultancy Services for Southern Extension of the National Electricity Grid Power Transmission Project

  • Supervise and ensure quality control of construction works
  • Validate contractor payment requests for client authorization
  • Closely monitor that all construction complies with approved drawings, specifications, and international standards
  • Oversee civil construction activities of contractors
  • Prepare weekly reports for the Team Leader
  • Track civil works construction schedules
  • Supervise construction progress and testing procedures
  • Witness and approve on-site tests performed by contractors

Civil Works Supervisor

ELC Electroconsult S.p.A.
Azezo, Ethiopia
06.2020 - 12.2020

Company Overview: Italian Company,

In Azezo-Chilga 230 KV Transmission Line Project

  • Supervise and ensure quality control of construction works
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly progress reports
  • Validate contractor payment requests for client approval
  • Monitor compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and international standards
  • Oversee contractor civil construction activities
  • Provide weekly updates to the Resident Project Manager
  • Track civil works construction schedules
  • Supervise construction progress and testing procedures
  • Witness and approve on-site tests conducted by contractors

Site Engineer

Larsen & Toubro
Akaki, Ethiopia
12.2017 - 04.2019

Company Overview: Indian Company,

In ADDMG-1, Akaki, Dukem, Modjo, Debrezeit III 400Kv/ 230Kv/15kv and Ginchi II, Power Substation Projects

  • Overseeing all civil works
  • Ensuring quality in consultation with the consultant
  • Handover completed works to electromechanical subcontractors
  • Documenting daily progress, submittals, and relevant records
  • Preparing daily reports
  • Evaluating work progress and preparing payment certificates for subcontractors

Site Engineer

Management Sciences for Health
Woldiya, Ethiopia
10.2016 - 12.2016

Company Overview: USAID Company,

In the construction activities of the MDR TB treatment center

  • Ensure that site work aligns with design drawings and specifications, from initial setup to provisional project acceptance
  • Confirm adherence to the agreed project schedule
  • Conduct daily quality control of construction materials, methods, and workmanship as per the MSH Quality Assurance Manual
  • Collaborate with the contractor on material sampling and testing
  • Monitor costs to remain within the budget
  • Document daily progress, submittals, and relevant records
  • Work with USAID/Quality Management engineers on quality control processes
  • Enforce Health and Safety and Environmental Management Monitoring Plan (EMMP) procedures
  • Proactively track site progress, risks, and benefits, reporting to the project engineer to mitigate delays and cost overruns
  • Inform the project engineer of any required design changes or technical queries
  • Perform daily quantity take-off measurements
  • Review payment certificates and send for further approval
  • Coordinate with the hospital and contractor to resolve issues
  • Prepare necessary reports
  • Organize and lead site progress meetings, distributing minutes afterward

Civil Engineer/Civil works Supervisor

Hyosung Corporation
Chancho, Ethiopia
11.2014 - 09.2016

Company Overview: South Korean Company,

In 400kV/230kV Suluta-Gebreguracha Transmission Project, Chancho 230/132/33kV Power Substation

  • Overseeing civil works and ensuring quality in collaboration with the consultant
  • Handover completed works to the electromechanical subcontractor
  • Maintain documentation of daily progress, submittals, and related documents
  • Prepare daily reports
  • Assess work progress and issue payment certificates for subcontractors accordingly

Structural Inspector

2GH Consulting Engineers
Wolaita, Ethiopia
03.2013 - 07.2014

Company Overview: Local Ethiopian Company,

In URRAP project

  • Gathering adequate material information for structural design
  • Estimating engineering costs
  • Scheduling daily site visits
  • Compiling and preparing site visit reports
  • Analyzing and facilitating payments for completed activities

Construction Engineer

Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation
Alamata, Ethiopia
06.2011 - 03.2013

Company Overview: Ethiopian Government Company,

In Alamata-Muhoni-Mekelle 230 KV Power Systems interconnection Project (Substation and Transmission construction)

  • Represent the client in supervising all civil works( Transmission line foundations, Control buildings, residential structures, Substation equipment foundations, internal and external roads, and drainage activities.)
  • Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports
  • Conduct material sampling and testing with the contractor
  • Assess work progress and prepare payment certificates for contractors accordingly

Construction Engineer

Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation
Bahirdar, Ethiopia
02.2010 - 03.2011

Company Overview: Ethiopian Government Company,

In Ethio-Sudan power systems interconnection project (Substation and Transmission construction) from Bahirdar Substation to Gondar

  • Represent the client in supervising all civil works( Transmission line foundations, Control buildings, residential structures, Substation equipment foundations, internal and external roads, and drainage activities.)
  • Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports
  • Conduct material sampling and testing with the contractor
  • Assess work progress and prepare payment certificates for contractors accordingly

Site Engineer

Ashtho Engineering private limited co.
Asaita, Ethiopia
07.2009 - 02.2010

Company Overview: Local Ethiopian Company,

In Tendaho sugar factory residents house project

  • Implementing the works as per the drawings and specifications
  • Verifying materials and ongoing work for compliance with requirements
  • Ensuring adherence to safety regulations
  • Addressing technical issues with the employer's representatives, suppliers, subcontractors, and others

Education

Master's degree - Railway Civil Engineering

Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
11-2015

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Civil Engineering

Haramaya University
Haramaya, Ethiopia
07.2009

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • AutoCAD software
  • ArcGIS software
  • EPA SWMM software
  • Site Inspections
  • Construction Supervision
  • Construction Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication
  • Problem solving

Languages

English

Timeline

Civil Engineer/Civil Works Supervisor

Byucksan Power co.,Ltd
02.2021 - 08.2024

Civil Works Supervisor

ELC Electroconsult S.p.A.
06.2020 - 12.2020

Site Engineer

Larsen & Toubro
12.2017 - 04.2019

Site Engineer

Management Sciences for Health
10.2016 - 12.2016

Civil Engineer/Civil works Supervisor

Hyosung Corporation
11.2014 - 09.2016

Structural Inspector

2GH Consulting Engineers
03.2013 - 07.2014

Construction Engineer

Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation
06.2011 - 03.2013

Construction Engineer

Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation
02.2010 - 03.2011

Site Engineer

Ashtho Engineering private limited co.
07.2009 - 02.2010

Master's degree - Railway Civil Engineering

Addis Ababa University

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Civil Engineering

Haramaya University
FISHA WELDETENSAE