Loza Ayehutsega Awgechew
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Civil and Environmental Engineer specializing in geotechnical engineering and risk mitigation. Demonstrated success in geohazard assessments and infrastructure projects, including airport expansions. Expertise in technical reporting, safety compliance, and site inspections supports effective project execution and safety enhancement.
Overview
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Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Geotechnical Field Engineer
Rapid Soil Solution, INC
Portland, Oregon
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted geohazard assessments and geotechnical investigations for projects across Oregon and Washington, supporting residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments.
- Conducted detailed site inspections, subsurface investigations, and environmental site assessments to evaluate soil conditions and geologic hazards, ensuring project compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted field exploration activities such as soil sampling and borehole logging to assess site conditions. including soil sampling, borehole logging, and site characterization.
- Performed slope stability evaluations and geotechnical modeling to assess landslide susceptibility and ground instability, developing mitigation recommendations for erosion control and foundation stabilization.
- Experienced in laboratory soil testing and material analysis, including sample processing, Atterberg limits, sieve analysis, moisture content determination, and soil compaction evaluation.
- Prepared geotechnical engineering reports, subsurface profiles, borehole logs, and technical documentation based on field observations and laboratory testing to inform design and construction decisions.
Volunteer project engineer
One community global
San Francisco, California
10.2022 - Current
- Delivered engineering support and sustainable infrastructure solutions for residential community development projects, enhancing community resilience through One Community Global.
- Assisted in preparation and organization of technical research papers on dam engineering, dam failure risk assessment, and hazard mitigation strategies, contributing to knowledge advancement in the field.
- Facilitated research activities on infrastructure safety, emergency risk reduction, and resilience planning for water resource and dam projects, aiding in development of effective risk management strategies.
- Https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/open-source-dam-design/
Geotechnical summer project engineer
NGI (Norwegian geotechnical institution)
Oslo, Norway
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with the NGI Digital and NGI Geohazard divisions on geotechnical and geohazard assessment projects involving slope stability analysis, landslide risk evaluation, soil modeling, and terrain hazard investigation.
- Applied Python-based analytical methods and specialized geotechnical software to evaluate ground behavior, assess geohazard risks, and support engineering decision-making.
- Assessed landslide susceptibility and risk, conducted advanced soil and geotechnical modeling using RFEM, and performed geohazard investigation, terrain mapping, and hazard characterization.
- Interpreted and digitized geotechnical data and borehole records, conducted slope stability assessments and geotechnical engineering analysis, and evaluated risk and mitigation strategies for geohazard-prone areas.
- Prepared technical documentation and provided engineering support for project deliverables.
Project Engineer
CCCC (China Communications Construction Company)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Worked on the design and construction of the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport Apron Expansion Project, which involved the construction of rigid and flexible pavement systems over an area of approximately 233,365 square meters.
- Supervised site activities and conducted quality assurance, performing laboratory testing to ensure compliance with project specifications and engineering standards.
- Conducted site inspections and supervised construction activities while performing underground soil investigations, subsurface evaluations, and testing of soil, aggregate, asphalt, and concrete materials.
- Monitored and documented field and laboratory test results, ensuring quality control and compliance with engineering specifications, while preparing technical and progress reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Coordinating with project engineers, contractors, and laboratory personnel during construction activities.
Research Assistant Intern
Graphic Era University
Dehradun, INDIA
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Conducted research project 'Experimental approach for hydraulic performance of curved planform weir', resulting in publication in International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering and Technology.
- Investigated flow characteristics of various weir shapes in hydraulics laboratory, focusing on experimental investigation and case study analysis.
- Publisher:- IAEME PUBLICATION-84664
- Https://lnkd.in/dvZJhWEE
Project Engineer Intern
CBE construction, Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Conducted site inspections to evaluate concrete structure integrity, ensuring compliance with design specifications and construction standards.
- Assisted in project planning and coordination for construction activities.
- Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to develop project schedules and timelines.
Education
Master of Science - Civil engineering for risk mitigation
Politecnico di Milano
Milano, Italy01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Civil and Environmental Engineering
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia12-2018
Certificate of Higher Education - Civil Engineering Material Course
SABA Engineering
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia12-2018
Certificate of Higher Education - Advanced Excel course
KAIST
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia12-2018
Skills
- Hec-Ras
- Slope modeling software
- Hazard modeling software
- Geo-studio
- Civil engineering Software - ArcGIS-Pro
- Python
- LISEM
- ETABS
- SAP
- AutoCAD
- Advanced Excel
- Project schedule
- Site inspections
- Engineering Management
- Project coordination
- Technical expertise
- Critical thinking
- Safety engineering
Certification
- Leadership skill, certified
- Supplementary courses related to civil engineering, certified
Timeline
Geotechnical Field Engineer
Rapid Soil Solution, INC
10.2024 - Current
Geotechnical summer project engineer
NGI (Norwegian geotechnical institution)
06.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer project engineer
One community global
10.2022 - Current
Research Assistant Intern
Graphic Era University
01.2019 - 02.2019
Project Engineer
CCCC (China Communications Construction Company)
10.2018 - 10.2020
Project Engineer Intern
CBE construction, Addis Ababa University
03.2017 - 10.2017
Master of Science - Civil engineering for risk mitigation
Politecnico di Milano
Bachelor of Science - Civil and Environmental Engineering
Addis Ababa University
Certificate of Higher Education - Civil Engineering Material Course
SABA Engineering
Certificate of Higher Education - Advanced Excel course
KAIST