Alex Y.

Experience

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  Organization for Rehabilitation and Development in Amahara (ORDA)

  Oct 2006 - Mar 2008

  Hydraulic Engineer and Infrastructure Expert

  • Designed and supervised construction of water distribution and wastewater collection systems of small rural towns.• Designed and supervised construction of small dams, weirs, flumes and canals for irrigation projects executed under rural development programs. • Participated in surface water resources projects, including development impact evaluation, watershed management, design of hydraulic structures and natural channel.• Designed soil and water conservation structures on mountains, gorges and areas vulnerable to wind erosion.• Modified designs of hand dug wells and spring development works constructed under the UN Millennium Development Goal (MDG) programs to fit in situ conditions.• Coordinated and supervised water technicians, Masons and Daily laborers in the construction process of hand dug wells (HDW), spring development (SDW) works, and irrigation projects.• Prepared quantities and progress reports for weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.• Prepared and organized yearly plans to the construction department. Show less

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  Ethiopian Electric Power Corp.

  Oct 2008 - Apr 2009

  Chief Civil works Supervisor

  • Made quality control and progress checking on Tunnel construction, De-silting weir, Diversion channel and Storage weir.• Checked design details on design and shop drawings.• Prepared Quantities and Progress Reports for Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly Reports.• Led civil work Inspectors and liaised with geologists and laboratory technicians.

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  Construction Design Share Company

  Jun 2009 - Jan 2011

  Sanitary Engineer

  • Designed grading/drainage plans, storm and sanitary sewer pipes and septic systems.• Created storm and sanitary sewer pipe alignments and profiles using AutoCAD.• Created pipe networks using AutoCAD.• Prepared civil construction documents (i.e. drainage, water and sewer plan).• Performed quantity estimates.• Read mechanical plans to determine size and location of utility connections and roof drains.• Assisted in design of feasibility plans for large projects.• Produced presentation, schematic and construction drawings.• Reviewed rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from civil engineers to ensure that they conformed to design concepts.• Performed Site work designs - storm water drainage and detention pond design using Rational Method. • Drafting - AutoCAD drawings for civil site work and floor plumbing plan layouts.• Performed project coordination with other team members (i.e. Architects, Electrical Designers, Mechanical Designers, Surveyors, and Structural Designers) and correspondence with agency/approval authority.• Coordinated with municipalities to ensure designs will meet all required criteria.• Coordinated with clients to exhibit differing design possibilities.• Coordinated with client and contractors during design phase of projects.• Submitted plans to city and county agencies.• Obtained permits with various authorities. Show less

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  The University of Texas at El Paso

  Jan 2012 - May 2013

  Graduate Research Assistant

  • Conducted experiments on brackish groundwater sources using electrodialysis treatment technique.• Analyzed water samples using Ion Chromatograph, Spectrophotometer and Titration, TDS, TSS methods. • Built electrodialysis research set up and designed best procedures for each set of experiments. • Worked with different kind of membranes currently available in the market.

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  Aurotech Corp

  Jan 2014 - Feb 2016

  Applications Developer

  • Closely worked with business analyst in gathering business and functional requirements. • Worked through all phases of Software Development Life Cycle including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, implementation, documentation and post production support. Documented developed components and module. • Used visual studio to develop, debug, package both sandbox and farm solutions and deployed using PowerShell. Provided technical assistance and support for incoming queries related to computer software and hardware.• Designed and maintained unique looks and feel of websites using CSS, JavaScript and HTML.Environment: Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013, Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007, .Net Framework 4.5/4.0, ASP.NET, C#, HTML, CSS, XML, MS Visual Studio 2013/2010, SharePoint Designer 2010, InfoPath 2010, SQL Server 2012/2008. Show less

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  City of Bowie, Maryland

  Mar 2016 - Apr 2017

  Project Manager

  • Managed wide array of civil engineering projects. Projects included design and construction of water, sewer, and Storm water infrastructures. Worked with consulting architectural and engineering firms to develop appropriate designs to meet needs. Managed all aspects of construction contracts from bid process to final project close out.• Designed various small-scale public works projects including maintenance and improvements of water and sewer utilities and treatment plants, Storm water facilities. • Assisted in the development of the City’s Capital Improvement Budget. Assessed City facilities, public road, and utility infrastructure. Determined and prioritized maintenance project needs and estimated costs. Managed work by engineering consulting firms in developing large project conceptual plans and estimates. • Reviewed private development plans for compliance with City code and state regulations governing Stormwater management, right of way improvements, and City water and sewer utility impacts. Assisted in administering City’s construction permit process. • Assisted in the maintenance of the City’s Stormwater management ordinance, soil erosion and sediment control ordinance, and design and construction standards for storm drain, water and sewer utilities.• Orderly maintained engineering and surveying files.• Investigated storm drain flooding issues. Show less

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  WSSC (Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission)

  Apr 2017 - Jul 2022

  • Led a team managing complex planning projects for the replacement and rehabilitation of Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipes (PCCP).• Oversaw staff’s frequent coordination with internal and external stakeholders and communicating shared information including but not limited to State, County, and Municipal Highway departments, gas, and telecommunication utility companies;• Coordinated with IT resources concerning data displays within GIS and associated frequent updates;• Coordinated with Water and Wastewater Planning Section staff members for capacity analyses, impacts with system shutdowns, and other analyses necessary with the planning function efforts;• Formulated and managed Basic Ordering Agreement Contracts and Task Orders required for water program execution;• Coordinated and lead consultant selection process to ensure consultants possess the requisite skills and experience;• Prepared and finalize scope of work for Task Orders.• Reviewed, negotiated and finalized contracts and change orders;• Prepared and monitored project schedules using PERT, CPM, Bar Chart;• Developed and implemented project management strategic plans and resultant monitoring mechanisms;• Reviewed and approved monthly and final payments for consultants. Show less As a Senior Civil Engineer, I worked focusing on water and wastewater pipelines with knowledge and experience to ensure good engineering practices were used. This includes Investigating and providing problem resolution to the design and construction of Water and Wastewater pipelines. I made independent decisions consistent with sound engineering practices to support the Commission's delivery and collection of water and wastewater processes respectively. Additionally, I had the responsibility to train and provide guidance to junior engineers for the Commission. Show less

  • Project Manager for large Transmission Main Replacement Program

    May 2019 - Jul 2022

  • Senior Civil Engineer

    Apr 2017 - Apr 2019
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  USDA Forest Service

  Aug 2022 - Apr 2024

  . Collaborate with unit Leadership Team on facility design projects, providing necessary information and input. Develop and distribute standards and guidelines for forest and regional policy direction concerning facility engineering. Manage and provide technical advice on complex facility maintenance projects throughout the forest and neighboring regions. Supervise and train engineers and technicians in all aspects of facility engineering. Conduct safety inspections and condition surveys of structures and facilities. Coordinate engineering and administrative work between the unit and Regional Office. Responsible for advising on construction contracts and resolving issues during construction. Acts as Engineering Representative and provides professional expertise to Contracting Officer and Forest officials. Perform supervisory duties including assigning work, establishing standards, and providing training for employees. Promote equal opportunity and nondiscriminatory practices in hiring and career development. Show less • Participated with the unit Leadership Team to provide necessary information pertaining to facility design projects.• Developed, managed, implemented and provided technical advice on all aspects of complex or unusual facility maintenance projects, which are located throughout the forest;• Evaluated facility plans and design objectives including conducting surveys and investigations to establish the necessary data to initiate facility designs;• Gave advice and guidance in the preparation and issuance of construction contracts, and for resolving controversial issues/problems before and during construction;• Provided direction to others in the principles of planning, designing, operation, maintenance, monitoring, and inspection of engineering facilities;• Evaluated design plans and layouts prepared by others prior to start of construction. Show less

  • Facilities Program Manager

    Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

  • Project Engineer

    Aug 2022 - Dec 2023