Yonas Abate Abay

- Lead technical and operational strategy for a growing civil engineering firm delivering highway, structural, and community infrastructure projects.

- Serve as Resident Engineer on major road and drainage projects, managing site execution, structural integrity, and quality assurance.

Oversaw successful delivery of key projects:

• 1.6 km urban drainage system for flood mitigation (Jemo-Mariam)
• G+4 and B+G+4 residential complexes (design–build execution)
• Road surface treatment, access roads, and culvert construction

-Supervised technical teams, managed client relationships, budgeting, and compliance with municipal regulations.

-Integrated surveying, route allocation, utility planning, and design template formulation into daily workflows.

- Designed and supervised foundation systems for specialized machinery prone to punching shear.

- Consulted on structural safety and soil interaction assessments in industrial settings.

- Ensured structural resilience through technical supervision and engineering review.

- Authored a research-backed proposal to incorporate recycled plastic into bitumen for road construction.

- Developed a 4-phase research and field trial plan (design, lab testing, field execution, impact evaluation).

- Advocated for climate-resilient road infrastructure aligned with SDG 9 & SDG 13.

- Led a 2-year social impact program to support female Ethiopian returnees with vocational and psychosocial reintegration training.

- Managed stakeholder coordination, resource mobilization, and outcomes tracking for 50–150 participants.

- Designed custom capacity-building curricula in partnership with NGOs and sub-city council.

- Supervised residential and light commercial construction projects from site preparation to handover.

- Coordinated bill of quantities, drawing compliance, contractor coordination, and client communication.

- Supported drafting, surveying, and inspection on site.

- Participated in technical documentation and material estimation for mid-scale public works.