Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Timeline
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Zinash Z Worku

Zinash Z Worku

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Graduate Engineer with a robust foundation in engineering principles and a proven track record in the construction sector. Expertise includes project management, design, construction, and quality control within the highway construction industry, consistently delivering high-quality, precise designs that contribute to successful project outcomes. Proficient in CAD design and implementation, with strong skills in 3D modeling, technical drawing, and problem-solving. Committed to fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving project requirements to ensure reliable results.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CAD Engineer

Highway Engineers and Consultants/HEC/P.L.C
01.2023 - Current
  • Check field survey, ground x-section, sub grade data, plan and profile
  • Checking of templates prepared by the contractor
  • Check working drawings of drainage structures
  • Check computations of volume of works such as earthwork, pavement layers and drainage structures with the quantity engineer.
  • Used 3D and 2D CAD tools to design, develop and engineer high-quality models.

CAD Engineer (Freelancer)

NG Engineering PLC
06.2021 - Current
  • Check field survey, ground x-section, sub grade data, plan, and profile.
  • Checking and reviewing of templates prepared by the contractor.
  • Check working drawings of drainage structures.
  • Check computations of volume of works such as earthwork, and drainage structures with the office Engineer
  • Preparation of work schedule and checking of payment certificate
  • Prepare and maintain inspection and engineering report and record.
  • Performed any other activity assigned by the Resident Engineer

Inspector of Works

Highway Engineers and Consultants/HEC/P.L.C
12.2022 - 09.2023
  • Quality assurance and quality control of Variety of construction of project including construction of roads maintenance, detour construction, grading etc. ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
  • Inspect existing road surface improvements including conditions survey, cutting to patching, spreading, and rolling of asphalt.
  • Control the quality of execution by working with Resident Engineer, Material Engineer, and contractor’s expert.
  • Initial inspection and Keeping records of contractor’s equipment, material, and labour.
  • Review of condition survey.
  • Prepare detailed documentation of construction progress and inspection, prepare various reports on daily operation and activities.
  • Observe work during progress and upon completion. Confer with contractor and Resident Engineers to ensure that safety procedures are followed.
  • Monitor contractors though all phases of construction to ensure compliance with all ERA standards and contract requirements.
  • Prepare site diary, weekly and monthly reports and recorded.
  • Furnish timely assistance and direction to Contractor.
  • Performed any other activity assigned by the Resident Engineer.

Structural Inspector

Niche Infrastructure Consulting N.I.C.E) PVT.LTD
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Inspection of drainage structure (slab culvert, retaining wall and pipe culvert).
  • Guiding and checking pipe and slab culverts reinforcement laying operation, rectifying any apparent mistakes irrespective of them (checking and controlling proper mix designs, checking the adequacy of proper form work, laying of concrete including curing operations)
  • Control the quality of execution by working with Resident Engineers, Material Engineer, and contractor’s expert.
  • Initial inspection and Keeping records of contractor’s equipment, material, and labour.
  • Review of contractor working drawings.
  • Prepare site diary, instructions, weekly and monthly reports and recorded.
  • Furnish timely assistance and direction to contractor.

Junior Claim Expert

Highway Engineers and Consultants/HEC/P.L.C
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Assist in construction claim handing, managements work.
  • Advise the resident engineer to take actions timely to cases for potentials claims to protect the client from financial or time extension claim.
  • Assist resident engineers in Preparation of letters to the contractor and employer.
  • Preparation of monthly progress report.

Inspector of Works

Highway Engineers and Consultants
03.2019 - 06.2019
  • Inspection of earthworks.
  • Supervise Contractors site laboratory and Engineers facility construction.
  • Keeping records of contractor’s equipment, material, and labour.

Education

Master of Science - Engineering/Industrial Management

Catholic University America
Washington, DC
05-2027

Bachelor of Science Degree - Civil Engineering

Addis Ababa Science and Technology University
06.2018

Skills

  • High knowledge in design software AutoCAD
  • ETABS and Eagle point
  • SAP2000 Construction Program
  • Microsoft Office package: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Civil 3D (Advanced)
  • CAD software mastery
  • Cost estimation techniques
  • Engineering drawing interpretation
  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
  • Project management

Accomplishments

Nano Degree at UDACITY in Fundamental Data Analysis

Affiliations

  • Member of Ethiopian Association of Civil Engineers
  • Certified professional Engineer from Ethiopian construction Authority

Certification

  • Certified Professional Engineer

LANGUAGE SKILLS

MOTHER TONGUE(S): AMHARIC
Other language(s): English
Listening C2
Spoken production C2
Reading C2
Spoken interaction C1
Writing C2
Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user

Timeline

CAD Engineer

Highway Engineers and Consultants/HEC/P.L.C
01.2023 - Current

Inspector of Works

Highway Engineers and Consultants/HEC/P.L.C
12.2022 - 09.2023

CAD Engineer (Freelancer)

NG Engineering PLC
06.2021 - Current

Structural Inspector

Niche Infrastructure Consulting N.I.C.E) PVT.LTD
06.2021 - 01.2022

Junior Claim Expert

Highway Engineers and Consultants/HEC/P.L.C
09.2019 - 06.2021

Inspector of Works

Highway Engineers and Consultants
03.2019 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science Degree - Civil Engineering

Addis Ababa Science and Technology University

Master of Science - Engineering/Industrial Management

Catholic University America