Simeneh Abate
Founder Construction Solution Ideas | Civil Engineer
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EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
M.Sc. in Geotechnical Engineering
Addis Ababa University Faculty of Technology Department of Civil
Engineering in 2009
B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering
Addis Ababa University Faculty of Technology in 2005
SKILLS
- Project Management
- Construction Contract Administration
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Engineering Softwares
- Business Managment
- Coordination and communication
Training Certificates
- Contract Administration (FIDIC IV)
- KIKO Work Shop on Geotechnics
- Claims Management and Dispute Resolution
- Foundation Design Techniques
- Social Aspects of a Road Project
- Laboratory tests for road and foundation design projects
- Road construction works practical training
LANGUAGES
- English (Fluent)
- Amharic (Fluent)
Computer Skills
AI Knowledge
MS Office
Basic Primavera
MS Project
SAP and ETABS
Basic PLAXIS
Basic Computer Programming
PROFILE
I am a civil engineer and founder of a construction knowledge and discussion platform in Ethiopia. My mission is to bring together experts in the construction industry to share knowledge, promote their expertise, and network, creating a community where practical experience and technical know-how can be exchanged freely. I draw on experience from government and internationally financed projects, geotechnical, highway, and structural engineering, and professional training to help engineers and contractors learn, collaborate, and excel.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Founder Construction Solution Ideas | Civil Engineer
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Aug 2025 – present
- building a construction knowledge and discussion platform in Ethiopia to bring together experts to share knowledge, promote expertise, and network.
Manager – SM Engineering PLC
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Nov 2016 – August 2025
- Managed geotechnical projects as well as business aspect
- Study, conduct, analyze, recommend and consult investigation works
Project Manager – LABOURCON Enterprise
Jimma, Ethiopia | Jun 2014 – Nov 2016
- Managed construction projects as well as business aspect
- Manage construction sites, teams, equipment, and project operations efficiently.
Other Past Experiences
Different Places, Ethiopia | Oct 2005 – Jun 2014
- BERMOG Construction PLC – Intermittent Claim Engineer
- Construction Design Share Company – Intermittent Claim Engineer
- Keangnam Enterprises – Planning/Contract Engineer
- ETG Designers and Consultants PLC – Part time Senior Geotechnical Engineer
- HAZI II Construction and Trading – Contract Administration Engineer
- DANA Engineering PLC – Office Engineering Head
- SABA Engineering PLC – Geotechnical Engineer
- Ethiopian Roads Authority Construction – Project Engineer
- SABA Engineering PLC – Junior Civil Engineer, Bridge Inspector