Executive Summary
Eng. Tamir Mitiku Habeteyes is a highly experienced hydraulic and hydropower engineer, irrigation engineer, wastewater specialist and water-supply and sanitation professional with more than twenty-five years of professional experience. His career is distinguished by its unusually broad coverage of the water-infrastructure cycle, extending from irrigation reconnaissance and design to groundwater development, pumping systems, urban water supply, sanitation, wastewater and fecal-sludge treatment, construction supervision, project coordination, commissioning and operational performance monitoring.
He holds an MSc in Hydraulic and Hydropower Engineering and a BSc in Irrigation Engineering and is registered in Ethiopia as a Practicing Professional Hydraulic and Hydropower Engineer. His continuing professional development includes World Bank contract-management training, ArcGIS and hydraulic-modelling applications for water supply and wastewater, fecal sludge and septage management, wastewater management, sewerage-system study and design, procurement, environmental and social assessment, project management, water-resources planning and risk management.
His professional record includes urban water-supply and sanitation development, large-scale agricultural-water projects in Ethiopia and Kenya, groundwater and borehole systems, subsurface drip irrigation, dams and day-storage reservoirs, wastewater and fecal-sludge treatment systems, contract administration, utility capacity development, treatment-plant commissioning and performance monitoring.
From source development and conveyance to irrigation, urban water supply, sanitation and treatment, Tamir's career covers almost the complete engineered water cycle.
Selected Wastewater and Urban Water-Supply Experience
Representative assignments showing Eng. Tamir's progression into modern sanitation, wastewater, fecal-sludge treatment and urban utility development.
Arba Minch Town FSTP — 2025 to Present
Sanitary Engineer responsible for detailed-design review, constructability, P&IDs, pipe networks, SCADA and electromechanical coordination, full-time supervision, QA/QC, commissioning, O&M review, process testing and performance monitoring.Adigrat Town FSTP / Wastewater Study
Baseline sanitation assessment, wastewater/fecal-sludge characterization, demand projection, technology and site selection, FSTP/WWTP design, sewerage planning and sanitation-facility design.Debre Berhan Urban WSS Project II
Project Coordinator for water-supply and sanitation improvement, procurement, public/communal toilets, CWISP and wastewater-plan review, NRW/business-plan review, contracts, payments and stakeholder coordination.Five-Town Water Supply & Sanitation Programme
Baseline assessment, dependable-source studies, feasibility and detailed design, and business planning for Areka, Worabe, Tercha, Masha and Bonga under World Bank-financed assignments.Selected Irrigation, Groundwater and Agricultural Water Experience
Major assignments demonstrating Eng. Tamir's hydraulic-engineering background in agricultural water development, dams, groundwater, pumping and irrigation infrastructure.
HARE Irrigation Project — 1995
Original engineering graduation project prepared with Mesfin Hagos, Mitiku Bedru and Seid Shimelis at Arba Minch Water Technology Institute.Kwale International Sugar — 5,000 ha, Kenya
Hydraulic Engineer for surface- and groundwater development, dams/day storage, 20 boreholes, delivery mains, submersible pumps, bulk water supply, subsurface drip irrigation and associated roads and structures.Wonji Agriculture Expansion — 7,000 ha
Senior Hydraulic Engineer and Civil Engineering Department Head supporting TOR preparation, consultant/contractor evaluation, design review, construction supervision, QA/QC, reporting and irrigation/drainage infrastructure management.Early Small-Scale Irrigation Engineering
Reconnaissance, planning and design of small-scale irrigation projects, project management and technical support to NGOs from the beginning of his professional career.Areas of Professional Strength
Core Engineering Expertise
- Hydraulic and hydropower engineering
- Irrigation planning and design
- Groundwater and borehole development
- Submersible pumps and pumping systems
- Pressure mains, distribution and bulk conveyance
- Dams and day-storage reservoirs
- Pressurized and subsurface drip irrigation
- Urban water-supply systems
- Sanitation and sewerage planning
- Wastewater and fecal-sludge treatment
- FSTP / WWTP design and review
- SCADA, P&ID and electromechanical coordination
Delivery, Supervision & Management
- Feasibility and detailed engineering studies
- Project and contract management
- Procurement and tender evaluation
- Construction supervision and QA/QC
- Cost estimates, specifications and BOQ
- Payment certification and contract administration
- Commissioning and process-performance testing
- Operation and maintenance planning
- Defects-liability monitoring
- Utility operator training and capacity building
- Environmental and social assessment
- Stakeholder consultation and institutional development
Core Technical and Professional Strengths
Professional Profile
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Professional Registration and Qualifications
Practicing Professional Hydraulic and Hydropower Engineer
Registered by the Construction Works Regulatory Authority and the Ministry of Water and Energy, Ethiopia.
MSc in Hydraulic and Hydropower Engineering
Postgraduate engineering qualification forming the advanced hydraulic and hydropower foundation of his professional practice.
BSc in Irrigation Engineering
Undergraduate engineering foundation in irrigation and agricultural water development.
Selected Career Highlights
25+ Years Across the Water Cycle
Professional progression from irrigation design into groundwater, pumping, urban water supply, sanitation, wastewater, treatment-plant supervision and commissioning.
Modern Wastewater & Fecal-Sludge Engineering
Recent work covers FSTP/WWTP planning, process and detailed-design review, treatment technologies, SCADA and electromechanical coordination, commissioning and performance monitoring.
Large Agricultural Water Projects
Major roles in the 5,000-ha Kwale International Sugar development in Kenya and the 7,000-ha Wonji Agriculture Expansion Project in Ethiopia.
Urban WSS Project Coordination
Five years coordinating Debre Berhan's Second Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project, including procurement, CWISP/wastewater review, NRW/business planning and contract administration.
Employment Record
Wastewater Specialist / Sanitary Engineer
Wastewater and fecal-sludge engineering assignments including Adigrat Town sanitation/FSTP feasibility and detailed design and the Arba Minch Town FSTP design review, construction supervision, QA/QC, commissioning, O&M and performance-monitoring work.
Project Coordinator — Urban Water Supply & Sanitation Project II
Managed water-supply and sanitation improvement, annual physical and financial planning, procurement, public and communal sanitation facilities, contract administration, stakeholder workshops, citywide inclusive sanitation-plan review, wastewater-management review and NRW/business-plan study review.
General Manager
Managed company operations, bid preparation, contract negotiation, logistics, site implementation, quantity take-offs and payment certificates.
Hydraulic Engineer — Lead Consultant Capacity
Supervised dams and day-storage reservoirs, groundwater development and boreholes, pressure mains and pumping for 20 boreholes, drip-irrigation infrastructure, bulk water-supply systems, pump houses and associated agricultural roads and structures.
Civil Engineering Department Head
Planned and managed construction activities, monitored construction inputs and workmanship quality, and coordinated stakeholders for implementation of major agricultural infrastructure.
Senior Hydraulic Engineer
Participated in feasibility and detailed-design review, implementation monitoring, progress reporting and construction supervision of hydraulic structures.
Civil Engineer — Water Supply & Sanitation Consultancy
Conducted baseline assessments, dependable-source studies, cost-effective feasibility studies, detailed engineering design and business planning for water-supply and sanitation projects in five towns.
Construction Supervision & Registration Department Head
Led regional construction-supervision activities, inspections and payment-certificate approval for buildings and water-supply and sanitation projects.
Sanitary Engineer
Provided technical advice on sanitary engineering and supervised regional water-supply and sanitation projects, including payment certification.
Water Supply & Sanitation Study & Design Team Leader
Conducted feasibility studies and designed pressure mains, distribution networks, submersible pumps, power requirements and hydraulic structures; prepared estimates, specifications and tender documents; participated in tender evaluation and contract awards; and supported project implementation and as-built records.
Irrigation Engineer
Conducted reconnaissance, planning and design of small-scale irrigation projects, supported project management and provided technical support to NGOs engaged in irrigation development.
Representative Project Experience
| Project / Assignment | Role | Location / Client | Representative Technical Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arba Minch Town Fecal Sludge Treatment Plant | Sanitary Engineer | Arba Minch / South Region Water & Energy Bureau | Detailed-design review, constructability, EPA compliance, surveys, BOQ/specifications, P&IDs, pipe networks, SCADA/electromechanical review, supervision, QA/QC, commissioning, O&M, monitoring and KPIs. |
| Adigrat Town FSTP / Wastewater & Sanitation Study | Wastewater Specialist / Sanitary Engineer | Adigrat / Tigray Region Water & Energy Bureau | Sanitation baseline, wastewater/fecal-sludge characterization, service-demand projection, technology selection, site selection, FSTP/WWTP and sewerage design, sanitation facilities and implementation planning. |
| Debre Berhan Second Urban Water Supply & Sanitation Project | Project Coordinator | Debre Berhan / Ministry of Water & Energy | Water-supply and sanitation improvement, procurement, public/communal toilets, CWISP/wastewater review, NRW/business planning, stakeholder coordination, contract preparation, negotiation and payment certification. |
| Kwale International Sugar — 5,000 ha | Hydraulic Engineer | Kwale County, Kenya / PABARI Group & OMINCANE | Dams/day storage, groundwater development, 20 boreholes, delivery pipes, submersible pumps, bulk water supply, subsurface drip irrigation, irrigation/drainage infrastructure and roads. |
| Wonji Agriculture Expansion — 7,000 ha | Senior Hydraulic Engineer / Civil Engineering Department Head | Wonji / Wonji Shoa Sugar Factory | TOR preparation, consultant/contractor evaluation, feasibility and detailed-design review, construction supervision, QA/QC, progress reporting and operation/maintenance of irrigation and drainage infrastructure. |
| Five-Town Water Supply & Sanitation Programme | Civil Engineer | Southern Ethiopia / Regional Water Resources Bureau | Source identification, baseline assessment, feasibility, detailed design and business planning for Areka, Worabe, Tercha, Bonga and Masha. |
Selected Professional Training and Tools
Professional Training
- Contract Management MOOC — Governance Global Practice, World Bank
- ArcGIS and Hydraulic Modelling Applications in Water Supply and Wastewater
- Fecal Sludge and Septage Management (FSSM)
- Wastewater Management, Fecal Sludge Management and Sewerage-System Study & Design
- Project Management, Contract Administration and Procurement
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
- Water Board Development, Baseline Assessment and Stakeholder Consultation
- Business Planning and Cost-Effective Design for WSS Projects
- Water Resources Planning, Development and Management
- KAIZEN and Risk Management
Technical Tools and Methods
- ArcGIS
- Hydraulic Modelling
- AutoCAD
- SCADA / P&ID design review
- FSTP / WWTP process review
- QA/QC and commissioning
- Project and contract administration
- Procurement and tender evaluation
- Water-quality and process-performance monitoring
- O&M planning and utility capacity building
Languages
English
Excellent speaking, reading and writing.
Amharic
Excellent speaking, reading and writing.
Professional Value in Water and Infrastructure Programmes
Eng. Tamir Mitiku Habeteyes brings a rare breadth of practical water-infrastructure experience. He can connect source development, groundwater, pumping and conveyance with productive irrigation use, urban water-supply systems, sanitation, treatment and long-term operational performance. This breadth is strengthened by substantial experience in procurement, construction supervision, contracts, utility coordination, commissioning and capacity development.
His profile is particularly relevant to assignments requiring an engineer who understands not only how infrastructure is designed, but also how it is procured, constructed, commissioned, operated, monitored and improved over time.
HARE Irrigation Project — Engineering Foundation
The HARE Irrigation Project Design Report represents an important early chapter in Eng. Tamir's professional development. Prepared in 1995 at Arba Minch Water Technology Institute, it provided an early integrated foundation in irrigation-water quality, crop-water requirements, hydrology, canal hydraulics and irrigation-infrastructure design. The professional career that followed progressively extended this foundation across groundwater, pumping, urban water supply, major agricultural developments, sanitation and advanced wastewater engineering.
The HARE project began with irrigation design; Tamir's later career expanded that foundation across almost the complete engineered water cycle.