Executive Summary
Henok Yirgu Gebretsadik is a senior hydraulic engineer with extensive experience in hydraulic modelling, flood routing, spillway design, irrigation systems, hydropower appurtenant structures, and water infrastructure development. He has contributed to major hydraulic and dam-related projects in Ethiopia and Rwanda, with strong technical engagement in feasibility studies, detailed design, design review, hydraulic analysis, construction supervision, and project reporting.
His technical profile is particularly strong in advanced hydraulic modelling using HEC-RAS, HEC-2D, MIKE 11/21, FLO-2D, FLOW-3D, CFD tools, and other design platforms used for flood-risk assessment, spillway optimization, dam hydraulic performance review, and hydrodynamic evaluation of critical water structures.
Areas of Professional Strength
Henok Yirgu Gebretsadik’s profile reflects strong experience in flood modelling, spillway hydraulics, dam appurtenant structure design, hydraulic risk analysis, 2-D and 3-D flow simulation, design optimization, feasibility and prefeasibility assessment, technical reporting, construction supervision, and multidisciplinary project delivery for major donor-aligned water projects.
Core Areas of Expertise
- Advanced hydraulic and hydrologic modelling
- Flood routing and flood-risk analysis
- Spillway hydraulics and optimization
- Dam appurtenant structure design and review
- Hydropower intake, outlet and diversion works
- 2-D / 3-D simulation and CFD validation
- Construction supervision and QA/QC
- Feasibility, detailed design and donor reporting
Professional Roles
- Senior Hydraulic Engineer
- Hydraulic & Hydrologic Modelling Engineer
- Flood and Spillway Analysis Specialist
- Design Review and Appurtenant Structures Engineer
- Construction Supervision and QA/QC Engineer
- Technical Reporting and Feasibility Specialist
Hydraulic Engineering, Flood Modelling, and Spillway Design Expertise
- Advanced 2-D and 3-D hydraulic modelling for flood routing, flood-risk mapping, and performance-based design.
- Hydraulic analysis and optimization of spillways, outlet works, diversion structures, and stilling basins.
- Hydrodynamic validation of structures using HEC-RAS, HEC-2D, MIKE 11/21, FLO-2D, and FLOW-3D.
- Feasibility and prefeasibility studies for dams, hydropower-related hydraulic systems, and irrigation infrastructure.
- Review of design alternatives, selection of optimal hydraulic configurations, and preparation of BOQs and technical drawings.
- Construction supervision, contractor coordination, QA/QC verification, and progress reporting for hydraulic works.
- Preparation of World Bank-style feasibility reports, design review reports, and technical documentation.
- Leadership and coordination of multidisciplinary field and design teams in complex hydraulic assignments.
Core Technical and Leadership Strengths
Professional Profile
Education
TU Dresden
M.Sc. in Hydro-Science and Engineering
Arbaminch University
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Specialization – Irrigation Engineering)
Selected Career Highlights
More Than 20 Years of Progressive Experience
Extensive professional experience across hydraulic modelling, spillway design, flood analysis, irrigation systems, dam-related hydraulic works, construction supervision, and technical reporting.
Advanced Hydraulic Modelling Specialist
Highly experienced in HEC-RAS, HEC-2D, MIKE 11/21, FLO-2D, FLOW-3D and CFD modelling for flood-risk and hydraulic performance evaluation.
Strong Donor-Style Project Exposure
Prepared and reviewed feasibility studies, design reports, BOQs, and technical documents aligned with World Bank, FIDIC, and national quality standards.
Regional Experience in Ethiopia and Rwanda
Contributed to high-value hydraulic, dam, spillway, hydropower and irrigation assignments in Ethiopia and Rwanda through consulting, design, and supervision roles.
Selected Relevant Experience
Upper Gudder Intake & Hawassa Airport Flood Protection
Led design review and technical validation, conducted field surveys, and executed 2-D / 3-D hydraulic simulations for flood protection strategy development.
Lower Awash Multi-Purpose Dam & RV3A Hydropower Project
Reviewed flood protection and irrigation design, performed prefeasibility and feasibility studies, and contributed to appurtenant structure design and hydraulic analysis.
Bara Dam & Irrigation Project
Conducted feasibility studies, selected optimal spillway type, performed hydraulic modelling, and prepared drawings, BOQs, and detailed reports.
Dabus Dam & Wabe Dam Hydropower Assignments
Reviewed and revised civil and hydraulic designs, re-designed spillway layouts, and prepared updated hydraulic documentation and cost estimates.
Rwanda Spillway and Rehabilitation Assignments
Provided hydraulic modelling, defect identification, rehabilitation design support, and spillway optimization for Bishya, Busogwe, Ngoma, Nyabarongo-I, and Muvumba projects.
Professional Value in Hydraulic and Dam Infrastructure Projects
Henok Yirgu Gebretsadik brings together advanced modelling capability, practical field understanding, multidisciplinary coordination, donor-style reporting discipline, and project delivery experience that is highly relevant to hydraulic engineering, flood protection, spillway assessment, irrigation systems, and dam-related appurtenant works. His profile is especially suitable for assignments requiring a strong blend of analytical design skill, modelling accuracy, practical implementation awareness, and high-level technical documentation.