Ataklti Gebru Simene
Hydraulic & Structural Design Engineer | Water Resources Specialist
Motivated Civil Engineer specializing in Water Resources and Infrastructure Design. Experienced in hydraulic-structural modeling (HY-8, HEC-RAS, MIDAS Civil), road cross-drainage optimization, and ERA-RRC Broken-Back culvert research for steep terrain applications.
Live Rational Method Hydrologic Solver
Compute Peak Surface Discharge Q = (C · I · A) / 360 (m³/s)
Engineering Career Experience
Structure & Hydraulic Designer
Zhejiang Communications Construction Group Co. Ltd (ZCCC)
Durbete–Kunzila–Shahura–Fingit Design & Build Road Project
- Lead structural & hydraulic design of culverts, bridges, and cross-drainage systems.
- Perform advanced modeling in HY-8 & HEC-RAS for headwater levels and energy dissipation.
- Design erosion control and outlet protection per ERA, AASHTO, and international standards.
- Prepare comprehensive working drawings, typical drawings, and technical design reports.
ERA RRC Research Participant
Ethiopian Roads Administration – Road Research Center (ERA-RRC)
Optimizing Road Cross Drainages Structure Research
- Conducted research on hydraulic optimization of road cross-drainage under steep terrain.
- Comparative analysis of conventional vs. Broken-Back culvert systems.
- Developed research-backed recommendations to enhance drainage safety and construction economy.
- Delivered technical research presentations for engineering professionals.
Structural Designer
Zhejiang Communications Construction Group Co. Ltd (ZCCC)
Durbete–Kunzila–Shahura–Fingit Design & Build Road Project
- Prepared structural and bridge working drawings according to approved project specifications.
- Developed cross-drainage shop drawings and monitored structural execution on site.
- Conducted site inspections for hydraulic ground refinement and detailed BOQ preparation.
CAD Engineer (Drafts Person)
China Railway Seventh Group Co., Ltd (CRSG)
Shashamane–Halaba Design & Build Road Project
- Drafting and detailing structural and road design drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Technical coordination between site engineers and core design teams.