Adow Idow

Results-driven and legally registered Professional Engineer (PE) with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), offering over 8 years of progressive experience spanning structural design offices and active construction sites. Proven expertise in the end-to-end structural analysis, modeling, and safe execution of high-rise buildings. Highly proficient in utilizing industry-standard engineering software ETABS, Revit, Prokon and AutoCAD, to deliver precise, compliant, and optimized engineering solutions.

A versatile, multilingual professional in English, Turkish, Arabic, Kiswahili, and Somali, exceptionally skilled at coordinating cross-functional engineering teams, liaising with stakeholders and supervising contractors to deliver projects within strict budgets and regulatory timelines.

Structural Engineering Consultant at Mandera County Government (2021-07 – Present)

• Spearheaded the structural design, analysis, and detailed modeling of public infrastructure and multi-story institutional buildings utilizing ETABS and Prokon.
• Provided technical consultation to county development committees, ensuring all projects align with Kenya Building Code standards and Eurocodes.
• Managed the statutory review and submission of structural drawings, accelerating county project approval timelines by verifying design safety and compliance prior to execution.
• Supervised active construction sites, leading site progress meetings and managing contractor compliance regarding material specifications, budgets, and safety protocols.

Senior Site Structural Engineer at Gold Green Limited (2022-04 – 2026-08)

• Served as the Lead Site Structural Engineer overseeing the end-to-end structural execution and safety compliance of high-profile, high-rise residential projects.
• Supervised the construction of a 17-story high-rise building, Hannan Towers (completed August 2026).
• Directed the full structural execution of a 16-story high-rise tower, Gold Tower (April 2022 – December 2024), overseeing structural steel reinforcement installations, concrete pour schedules, and structural integrity testing.
• Chaired weekly site coordination meetings with main contractors, MEP consultants, and architects to immediately resolve structural anomalies, layout discrepancies, and requests for information (RFIs).
• Enforced strict quality control protocols, auditing concrete slump tests, cube crushing tests, and non-destructive testing (NDT) to ensure absolute compliance with approved structural designs.

Assistant Structural Engineer at Northtech Consulting Engineers (2020-03 – 2021-07)

• Developed detailed structural designs and reinforcement drawings for complex high-rise residential and commercial buildings across Nairobi using ETABS and Prokon.
• Represented the firm in crucial site coordination meetings, collaborating dynamically with architects, MEP consultants, and main contractors to resolve structural anomalies on-site.
• Prepared and fast-tracked comprehensive engineering documentation for structural engineering approval submissions to the Nairobi City County and relevant regulatory boards.

Assistant Structural Engineer at Metrix Integrated Limited (2019-09 – 2020-03)

• Executed precise structural modeling and analysis for medium to high-rise building projects under the mentorship of Principal Engineers.
• Generated accurate bar bending schedules (BBS) and concrete/steel structural details, ensuring strict quality control and minimum material waste.
• Compiled granular site progress reports for clients and stakeholders, effectively tracking project timelines and flag-marking engineering bottlenecks.

Production Co-coordinator at Alliance Concrete (2019-01 – 2019-08)

• Controlled daily production outputs and rigorous quality testing for ready-mix concrete mixes, securing on-time delivery across multiple high-profile construction sites.
• Optimized batching plant operations and preventative logistics tracking, successfully scaling up customer satisfaction metrics and decreasing transit delays.
• Enforced strict preventative maintenance programs for heavy plant equipment, minimizing operational downtime and ensuring a zero-accident workplace environment.

Civil Works / Site Engineer at MCP Park Construction (2016-09 – 2018-09)

• Directed on-site engineering operations and quality inspections for large-scale civil infrastructure works, ensuring adherence to rigorous design specifications.
• Controlled project expenditures and optimized resource allocation, successfully keeping construction phases strictly within approved budgetary limits.
• Monitored site health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards, managing subcontractors to guarantee compliance with international safety protocols.

MSc in Structural Engineering – Dokuz Eylul University (2015 – 2018)

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering – Anadolu University (2011 – 2015)

Exchange Program – Polytechnic University of Bialystok (2013-02 – 2013-07)

Secondary Education – Light Academy Secondary Boys (2006 – 2009)