Tolbert Koech

As a graduate civil engineer focused on the water and sanitation sector, I am passionate about contributing to sustainable water infrastructure projects. My core strengths include strong problem-solving skills, implementing result-driven approaches, and the ability to transform theoretical knowledge into practical outcomes. I am eager to apply my skills in sustainable water resources management and climate-resilient infrastructure to create lasting impacts that improve water security, foster community resilience, and support environmental sustainability for future generations.

Assistant Resident Engineer - Kitengela Water Distribution Network at Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) (2025-10 – Present)

• Conduct hydraulic design, modelling, and detailed design of the pipeline
• Assist the Resident Engineer in design review and supervision for the laying of the 38KM OD 250-OD 63 HDPE pipe
• Review and approval of the contractor's request for Inspection and approval (RFI/RFA)
• Participate in stakeholder progress meetings for the project
• Ensure compliance to the approved method statement and material specifications during site activities
• Collaborated with the EHS team to ensure health and safety compliance on site

Assistant Resident Engineer - Talanta Stadium Water Supply Project at Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) (2025-06 – 2025-10)

• Conducted hydraulic design, modelling, and detailed design of the pipeline
• Applied for the KURA wayleave permit and ensured timely approval through follow-up
• Assisted the RE in design review and supervision for the laying of the 4KM DN 200 HDPE pipe to supply water to the Talanta Stadium
• Maintained daily site records and escalated technical issues to the RE
• Reviewed and approval of the contractor's request for Inspection and approval (RFI/RFA)
• Participated in stakeholder progress meetings for the project
• Collaborated with the outreach and social team to address arising social issues amicably and effectively
• Collaborated with the EHS team to ensure health and safety compliance on site

Assistant Resident Engineer - Mathioya Last Mile Water Supply Project at Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) (2024-07 – 2025-05)

• Assisting in design review and detailed designs of the water supply lines to facilitate implementation
• Site supervision to ensure quality of work and materials specification of the contract
• Ensuring the contractor undertakes their contractual obligations and ensure timely completion of the works
• Reporting on site matters and preparation of monthly and quaterly site progress reports

Assistant Engineer - PSIP Internship Program at Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) (2024-01 – 2024-06)

The tasks I have been working on involve;

• Writing concept notes and proposals seeking to finance the proposed projects with a focus on Climate resilient infrastructure and adaptation to climate changes
• Undertaking contract and project management in key activities such evaluation of Interim payment certificates (IPCs), review of variation orders (VO), Extension of time (EoT) and project addendums
• Designing water pipelines network including pipe sizing and modeling for supply of water to the project locations according to their projected demand
• Designing of sewerage network including rehabilitation of the dilapidated networks to meet demand and expand connectivity in Nairobi and it's environs hence improving sanitation coverage
• Designs of ground water sources such as boreholes to compliment sources from dams hence preserving the water resources from over exploitation
• Developing concept designs and feasibility reports for projects to enable in prioritising of the interventions
• Evaluation of water quality monitoring schedules submitted by the Water Service Providers to ensure compliance with Regulatory board and WHO standards
• Liasson and correspondence with other organization and regulatory bodies such as WARMA, NEMA, WASREB, NLC, and NRC in ensuring successful implementation of the projects

Engineering Trainee (Hydraulic Design) at Mangat I.B. Patel (MIBP) Ltd (2024-10 – 2025-01)

Seconded by AWWDA for training and participation in feasibility studies. The major tasks were,

• Involved in Hydraulic modelling for nodal demands of a water distribution network
• Participated in Hydraulic pipe sizing and detailed drawings of a water transmission pipelines on a project under study
• Generating Bills of Quantities for the designed transmission to be provided in the bid document

Assistant Engineer at Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) (2022-07 – 2023-07)

• Supervised the grading, graveling and compaction of roads as per the RE's instructions
• Supervised the upgrade of murram road to bitumen standards and maintenance of Mbale-Luanda road
• Ensured quality assurance and control in the upgrade of roads to bitumen standards
• Oversaw the daily construction activities and ensure compliance with standards and as per the specifications
• Ensured that the construction materials met the required standards through conducting tests and quality checks
• Reported to the resident engineer on daily activities and briefing on works progress

Civil Engineering Attaché at National Housing Corporation (2020-02 – 2020-05)

• Involved in the community water supply for the Stoni Athi affordable housing
• Inspection of water treatment facility and ensuring clean water supply in the community
• Overseeing civil works activities such as constructions of manholes, septic tanks, drainage system, water supply and pumping works
• Involved in access road construction through taking levels for pavement, drainage system and ensuring required thickness of pavement layers

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering – Technical University of Kenya (2021-07)

Secondary Education – Kapsabet High School (2013-12)