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WONDWOSEN GOBEZIE ZEWUDE
Dire Dawa
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Summary
Results-driven Senior Surveyor experienced in delivering high-precision survey solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects. Established control networks achieving ±5 mm horizontal and ±3 mm vertical tolerances, leading teams to enhance productivity and reduce rework by 15%. Committed to precision and safety, supported by an extensive portfolio of 22 international certifications in project management, GIS, data analysis, and construction safety.
Overview
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Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Surveyor
Gondwana Engineering P.L.C.
Sodo Junction (Dimtu)
08.2022 - Current
- Executed high-precision topographic surveys across the 50+ km project corridor, providing critical data for design optimization and construction planning.
- Delivered flawless construction setting-out for road alignments, structures, and drainage systems zero major alignment deviations recorded throughout the project lifecycle.
- Verified contractor survey works and identified discrepancies, leading to 15% reduction in rework and enhanced cost efficiency.
- Supervised field survey team operations, optimizing workflows and task allocation strategies to achieve 20% productivity improvement.
- Established and maintained primary & secondary control networks achieving ±5 mm horizontal and ±3 mm vertical accuracy, in full compliance with ERA specifications.
- Conducted earthwork quantity verification and DTM analysis supporting accurate measurement of cut & fill volumes exceeding 500,000 m³.
- Prepared and submitted weekly/monthly survey reports, ensuring traceability and compliance with ERA documentation and audit standards.
- Coordinated with resident engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders to resolve design discrepancies and maintain project schedule.
- Enforced PPE usage and safe equipment handling practices; maintained zero HSE incidents throughout engagement.
Chief Surveyor
China Communications Construction Company (CCCC)
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Led survey operations as Chief Surveyor for a 135+ km road project under an international EPC contractor.
- Managed full survey cycle: established control, conducted topographic surveys, and performed construction setting-out.
- Coordinated with CCCC engineering team to ensure survey data met design intent and complied with international construction standards.
Surveyor
Gondwana Engineering P.L.C.
04.2019 - 01.2022
- Executed comprehensive topographic and engineering surveys for a 73.3 km asphalt road corridor, ensuring alignment accuracy and ERA standard compliance.
- Established and maintained geodetic control networks and benchmarks, ensuring precise reference points throughout project corridor.
- Coordinated with design team on terrain modelling and cross-section verification, enhancing accuracy of quantity computations.
- Set out road alignment, drainage structures, and bridge crossings; produced as-built survey records.
Surveyor
Associates Engineering and Consulting (AEC)
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Established horizontal and vertical control networks with GPS and total stations, ensuring compliance with project specifications to support accurate project execution.
- Executed as-built verifications for a 62.3 km road construction project, incorporating topographic surveys and control networks.
- Performed right-of-way surveys, cross-section measurements, and earthwork volume calculations to facilitate accurate monthly payment certifications.
- Collaborated with resident engineers to ensure high-quality survey data and effectively resolve design-field discrepancies, enhancing project alignment.
Surveyor
Gondwana Engineering P.L.C.
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Established corridor control points using GPS, ensuring precise alignment verification throughout construction process.
- Conducted topographic and setting-out surveys for access road corridor, facilitating accurate project execution for Omo Sugar Factory access road.
- Supported design team with contour mapping and DTM data, enhancing drainage design and optimizing earthwork processes.
Surveyor
Core Consulting Engineers PLC
11.2015 - 07.2017
- Conducted engineering and topographic surveys to facilitate road design and supervision for 45.4 km challenging terrain corridor.
- Established and verified horizontal and vertical control networks across all project phases, ensuring geodetic consistency.
- Processed and validated survey data using CAD and GIS tools, enhancing accuracy and efficiency of data processing.
- Assisted resident engineers with cross-section data and volume verification.
Surveyor
Yemane Girmay General Contractor
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Delivered survey services for two concurrent road projects, ensuring compliance with project timelines and quality standards.
- Performed setting-out, topographic surveys, and boundary determination to meet project standards.
- Maintained calibration logs and operational readiness of survey instruments; zero data loss incidents recorded.
- Mentored junior surveyors, enhancing skills and knowledge while building team capacity across multiple project sites.
Surveyor
Data Construction PLC
11.2013 - 09.2014
- Executed precise setting-out surveys for multi-storey residential development and industrial sugar factory project, ensuring accurate project alignment.
- Conducted land surveys to establish property boundaries and site layouts.
- Conducted as-built surveys, determined boundaries, and provided structural survey support, enhancing civil engineering team capabilities.
- Utilized surveying equipment to collect precise measurements for engineering projects.
- Prepared detailed survey reports and documentation for client review and approval.
Surveyor
Keangnam Enterprise Ltd.
11.2009 - 11.2013
- Executed road-surveying operations for an international contractor on a major 105 km road-upgrading project financed by the African Development Bank.
- Managed the full survey cycle, including traverse adjustment, control establishment, topographic mapping, and construction setting-out.
- Adjusted horizontal points for precise alignment during surveying operations of intersection and curve lengths; contributed to design review and modifications of road alignment and drainage structures.
- Reviewed templates for accuracy and compliance with project specifications; measured work progress and maintained comprehensive as-built surveying records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Paradise Valley College
Shashemene, Ethiopia 09.2017 - 08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Surveying Technology
Bonga Technical And Vocational Education & Training College
Bonga, South west 09.2006 - 10.2008
Skills
- Survey Equipment
- Leica Total Stations
- Trimble Total Stations
- GNSS systems
- Digital Levels & Theodolites
- CAD, GIS & Survey Software
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Trimble Business Center
- ArcGIS & QGIS
- Eagle Point / MX-Road
- Survey data processing
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
Certification
Training & Certifications
- Data Analysis Fundamentals Nanodegree — Udacity/Accenture (2026)
- Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals Nanodegree — Udacity (2026)
- Programming Fundamentals Nanodegree — Udacity/Accenture (2026)
- Android Developer Fundamentals Nanodegree — Udacity (2026)
- Global Chapters Ethiopia: AI, Android & Programming Fundamentals — Udacity (2026)
- World English Institute, Advanced & Intermediate Courses (2026)
- Road Geohazard Risk Management — World Bank OLC (2025)
- Think Road Safety Training — World Bank OLC (2025)
- Geospatial Information Technology in Fragile Contexts — World Bank OLC (2025)
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety & Health (2025)
- Basics & Essentials of Construction Safety — UniAthena/Cambridge (2025)
- Construction Safety Management — MindLuster (2024)
- GeoSpatial Analytics Essentials — MindLuster (2024)
- GNSS Forensic Mapping with Trimble Forensics Capture — Trimble (2024)
- Foundations of Project Management — Google/Coursera (2024)
- Agile Project Management — University of Colorado Boulder/Coursera (2023)
- Fundamentals of Predictive Project Management — PMI (2023)
- Construction Finance — Columbia University/Coursera (2023)
- Construction Cost Estimating & Cost Control — Columbia University/Coursera (2023)
- Construction Scheduling & Project Management — Columbia University/Coursera (2023)
- Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel — Microsoft/Coursera (2023)
- Fundamentals of GIS — UC Davis/Coursera (2023)
- Autodesk Certified Professional: Civil 3D for Infrastructure Design — Autodesk/Coursera (2023)
- Oracle Primavera P6 Professional — SmartPM Training (2023)
- Microsoft Project & CAPM Training — Master of Project Academy (2023)
- Certificate of Competence, Surveying Level IV — SNNPR State TVET Agency (2023)
- Certificate in AutoCAD & Advanced 3D Modelling — Kafinet IT (2011)
- Authorized Professional Surveyor — FDRE Construction Ministry
Accomplishments
- Maintained 5 mm horizontal and 3 mm vertical accuracy across all ERA-funded projects with zero recorded tolerance exceedances.
- Zero major alignment deviations on the Sodo Junction–Bilate Military Training Center Road Project (50+ km corridor). Reduced rework by 15% through proactive contractor survey verification, saving project cost and schedule time.
- Improved field team productivity by 20% via optimized workflow design and strategic task allocation.
- Managed DTM analysis and earthwork verification for cut & fill volumes exceeding 500,000 m³ with full traceability.
- Completed 22+ international certifications in surveying, GIS, project management, data analysis, and construction safety (2023–2026).
- Consistently recognized by Resident Engineers and General Managers across employers for technical excellence, honesty, and dependability.
Languages
Amharic (Native, Excellent), English (Excellent Advanced Certification, World English Institute)
Personal Information
Amharic (Native, Excellent), English (Excellent Advanced Certification, World English Institute)
AVAILABILITY & INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY
Amharic (Native, Excellent), English (Excellent Advanced Certification, World English Institute)
Work Availability
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Projects
Amharic (Native, Excellent), English (Excellent Advanced Certification, World English Institute)
Timeline
Senior Surveyor
Gondwana Engineering P.L.C.
08.2022 - Current
Chief Surveyor
China Communications Construction Company (CCCC)
01.2022 - 08.2022
Surveyor
Gondwana Engineering P.L.C.
04.2019 - 01.2022
Surveyor
Associates Engineering and Consulting (AEC)
10.2017 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Paradise Valley College
09.2017 - 08.2022
Surveyor
Gondwana Engineering P.L.C.
06.2017 - 10.2017
Surveyor
Core Consulting Engineers PLC
11.2015 - 07.2017
Surveyor
Yemane Girmay General Contractor
09.2014 - 11.2015
Surveyor
Data Construction PLC
11.2013 - 09.2014
Surveyor
Keangnam Enterprise Ltd.
11.2009 - 11.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Surveying Technology
Bonga Technical And Vocational Education & Training College
09.2006 - 10.2008