LEWIS KABUSWE
Lusaka, Zambia/ -/- NRC NO. 427763/16/1
SUMMARY
As an expert in both Water and Civil Engineering, I bring a strong foundation in civil and environmental engineering,
specializing in water infrastructure and design. My proficiency with Epanet, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and
GIS software’s allows me to excel in designing, analysing, and managing engineering projects.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Engineering – Civil and Environmental Engineering.
The University of Zambia | Lusaka, Zambia.
May 2025
• Completed a research project titled Assessing the Required Minimum Clearance Distance
Between On-Site Sanitation Water and Drinking Water Facilities (Pit Latrine and Borehole).
Focused on analysing soil permeability and groundwater dynamics to propose context-specific
minimum distances that reduce contamination risks in Lusaka, Zambia.
Diploma - Water Engineering.
Natural Resources Development College | Lusaka, Zambia.
October 2021
• Conducted a research project on Rainwater Harvesting Design, utilizing Epanet and AutoCAD to
design a rainwater harvesting system. The project used the NRDC hostel roof as a catchment area
to collect, store, and repurpose rainwater for sustainable use.
Grade 12 General School Certificate.
Kalonga Secondary School | Kabwe, Zambia.
December 2016
Grade 9 General School Certificate.
Kabwe Adventist School | Kabwe, Zambia.
December 2013
EXPERIENCE
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Assistant site Engineer (Rehabilitation, Extension and Strengthening of low Voltage Electrical Zesco lines).
December 2023 – February 2024
Crest Innovations | Lusaka, Zambia.
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Use of GPS to collect data on Zesco pole numbering and line
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Use of Arcgis
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Site verifications.
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Production of As-built drawings on Zesco lines and Zesco poles
Managed databases of new property information and updated previous listings
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2.
Site Foreman/ Assistant site Engineer (Construction of an Earth Dam) .
December 2022 - February 2023
Integrity Enterprise Limited | Kabwe, Zambia
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Collected data and presented reports to supervisor.
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Supervised team and provided solutions in areas requiring improvement.
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Coordinated plans for new equipment and system installations as part of engineering projects.
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Soil Sampling and testing.
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Approved technical drawings and engineering plans for construction.
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Prepared site work plans, lift plans, and job hazard analyses.
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Produced routine field reports, logs and submittals covering site visits and current engineering operations.
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Water Technologist Trainee.
December 2021 - February 2022
Lukanga Water and Sewerage Company Limited | Kabwe, Zambia.
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Preparation of Bill of Quantity (BOQ).
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Installation of new water connections to residential properties.
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Rehabilitation of water pipes from the water source to the location of distributions.
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Use of Auto Cad in designing water network systems.
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Operated water treatment equipment to purify water, process waste and generate power.
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Offered to assist with additional tasks to keep projects on-task and meet tight deadlines.
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Sanitation services.
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Performed manual labour tasks to detailed instructions from supervisors.
Student Attachment.
December 2019 - March 2020
Ministry Of Water Development and Sanitation | Lusaka, Zambia the Department of Water Resource Development
(DWRD)
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Water sampling and testing.
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Borehole siting and construction
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Use of Epanet software to develop water network systems
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Pumping testing.
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Participated in training to learn new agile development methods.
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SKILLS
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Autodesk software (AutoCAD, Revit and Civil 3D)
Surveying tools, Dumpy level and GPS gadget
Time Management
Good Communication skills
Report Writing
Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)
Arc gis software
Driver's license
Prota- Structures software.
Ability to interpret and understand architectural drawings
Epanet Software
LANGUAGE
English
Bemba
Proficient
Nyanja
Proficient
Proficient
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REFERENCES
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Mrs. P, Handoongwe Lecturer-NRDC Plot No. 7132, Great East Road Lusaka
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Mr. Hantambo (Supervisor) Department of Water Resources Development Mobile No-
Lusaka
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Mr. Mugala (Supervisor) Lukanga Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited Mobile No-
Kabwe
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Mr. Ng'ona (Director) Integrity Enterprise Limited (Construction Company) Mobile No-
Lusaka.
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Eng Rodger Chitempa(Site Engineer). Crest Innovations. Mobile No- Lusaka.
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