WILSON MWANTHI
IRRIGATION AND WATER RESOURCE ENGINEER
DETAILS
Nairobi
Kenya
--Date / Place of birth
03/03/1988
Nairobi
Nationality
Kenyan
SKILLS
Leadership Skills
Creativity
Decision Making
Adaptability
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Ability to Work in a Team
Fast Learner
Microsoft Office
AutoCAD/Autodesk Civil 3D
MapSource
Global Mapper
Computer Skills
Critical thinking and problem
solving
Effective Time Management
Ability to Multitask
Communication Skills
NAIROBI, KENYA
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PROFILE
A highly motivated individual who enjoys teamwork and taking challenges. Dynamic,
creative, dedicated, and have the ability to plan and organize my own work. A quick
learner with good interpersonal skills and can work with minimum or no supervision.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Hydraulics Engineer & CAD Specialist at Riegos Agricolas Espanoles, S.A (RAESA),
Nairobi
October 2021 — April 2024
Construction Works of the Rwabura Irrigation Development Project Phase 1
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Design checks and review of the project.
Hydraulic Design of pipeline network.
Design of Thrust blocks, Anchor blocks, and other pipeline appurtenances.
Design of Gabion protection of conveyance pipelines.
Processing of Survey Data using Autodesk Civil 3D, LISCAD, MapSource, Global
Mapper, and MS Excel among others.
• Preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports;
• Computation of Quantities for Interim Payment Certificates
• Preparation of Construction Drawings and As-built Drawings.
Assistant Engineer at Farmline Consultants Limited, Nairobi
August 2021 — October 2021
Consultancy Services for Detailed Design, Tender Documents and Construction
Supervision of Community Owned Smallholders Irrigation Infrastructure Within Mount
Kenya Region
Responsible for:
• Design of pipeline networks and other irrigation infrastructure.
• Preparation of Detailed Design reports and Tender Documents.
• Preparation of detailed drawings, and Bill of Quantities.
Design Engineer at GEDO Associates Limited, Nairobi
January 2017 — June 2021
Consultancy Services for Pipe Way-leave Acquisition Plan (PWAP) for Rwabura
Irrigation Development Project - Phase 1
Responsible for:
• Mapping out the affected properties (structures, crops, trees, fences) along pipe
way-leave using a GPS.
• Disclosure of Compensation Entitlements and leading the Project Affected Persons
to sign wayleave agreement forms.
• Updating of Valuation Roll
Lower Nzoia Irrigation Development Project and Improvement of Nzoia Flood
Protection Structures – Phase I
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LANGUAGES
English
Swahili
Kamba
HOBBIES
I enjoy reading books, watching
and playing football, participating
in volunteer activities, painting,
and drawing.
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Data collection and Review.
Design of tertiary canals, in-field canals, drains, and other irrigation structures.
Assessment of necessary Land Development activities for irrigation.
Assist Sociologist in mobilization and Irrigation Water Users Association (IWUA)
formation.
• Preparation of Fieldwork and Design reports, and Layout maps for in-field system.
Canal Way-Leave Acquisition Plan (CWAP) for Rwabura Irrigation Development Project
Responsible for:
• Mapping out the affected properties along canal way-leave using a hand-held GPS
• Disclosure of Compensation Entitlements and leading the Project Affected Persons
to sign sole agreements
• Updating of Valuation Roll
• Confirmation and verification of affected parcels
Estimation of Construction Cost for Mwea Irrigation Development Project
Responsible for:
• Identification of various structures and their location using GPS.
• Measuring Structure dimensions and determining the functionality of structures
including identification of defects on concrete/masonry and joints
• Determining the condition of canal sections and measuring the dimensions of canal
sections.
• Preparation of a detailed Inventory of scheme structures.
Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for Lower Nzoia Irrigation Development Project and
Improvement of Nzoia Flood Protection Structures
Responsible for:
• Mapping out the affected properties along canal way-leave using a hand-held GPS
and identifying areas for possible realignment of the canals.
• Mapping out the affected properties (structures, crops, trees, fences) along
the Nzoia flood protection structures (dyke) and identifying areas for possible
realignment of the dyke.
• Preparation of a revised Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) report compliant with
Government of Kenya (GoK) regulations and World Bank’s policies, standards and
guidelines.
Design Engineer at GIBB Africa Limited, Nairobi
October 2013 — June 2016
Feasibility Study, Detailed Design, and Preparation of Tender Documents for Upper Sio
Malakisi Irrigation Development Project
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Data collection and review.
Design of pipeline network and irrigation infrastructure.
Preparation of fieldwork, feasibility study and detailed design reports.
Preparation of detailed drawings, and Bill of Quantities.
Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study for Kayatta Irrigation and Development
Project
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Field studies and Data collection.
Delineation of irrigation area.
Development of Layout maps.
Determination of project water requirements
Design of irrigation and Drainage infrastructure and
Preparation of drawings, and reports.
Feasibility Studies, Detailed Design and Preparation of Tender Documents for Kirumi
Kiamujari Irrigation Project
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Field studies and Data collection.
Delineation of irrigation areas and development of layouts.
Determination of water requirements.
Design of pipelines and irrigation infrastructure.
Preparation of feasibility study and detailed design reports.
Preparation of detailed drawings, Bill of quantities, Operation and Maintenance
Manual, and Tender Documents.
EDUCATION
BSc. Biosystems Engineering , University of Nairobi, Nairobi
October 2008 — June 2013
Upper Second-Class Honors
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Highway Secondary School, Nairobi
January 2003 — December 2006
High school Diploma
REFERENCES
Eng. Joackim Mutua from Farmline Consultants Limited-· -
Eng. John Nyaguti from GEDO Associates Limited-· -
Eng. Benson Mwangi from GIBB Africa Limited-· -
