Dani El Hajj Chehade
Eqaila, Kuwait,Kuwait
Summary
Civil & Environmental Engineer with expertise in wet infrastructure projects across the MENA region and Uzbekistan, specializing in potable water networks, sewerage/stormwater systems, SuDS design, and irrigation systems. Currently working as a Civil Engineering Instructor at AUM, Kuwait, while pursuing a Ph.D. at LSBU, UK, focusing on smart technologies for climate-resilient SuDS.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Civil Engineering Instructor (Full-time)
American University of the Middle East
Eqaila, Kuwait
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Teach courses in Hydraulics, Structural Engineering, Civil Drawing, Construction Materials, and Geomatics
- Contributed to compiling and organizing course files for ABET accreditation, leading to the successful accreditation of the Civil and Architectural Engineering programs.
- Headed the Lab Committee and conducted WaterCAD & SewerCAD training for faculty
- Assist faculty in laboratory & field research, while managing grading & student assessments
Hydraulic Design Engineer (Full-time)
Libanconsult AGM
, Lebanon
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Designed irrigation networks, potable water systems, hill lakes, and flood control measures for projects in Lebanon, Oman, and Uzbekistan
- Conducted hydraulic modelling and optimization for gravity-fed and pressurized networks
- Led baseline assessments, feasibility studies, procurement, and BOQ preparation
Civil Engineering Instructor (Part-time)
Beirut Arab University
, Lebanon
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Led Surveying & Drawing course tutorials and lab sessions
Civil & Environmental Engineer (Full-time)
OTB Consult
, Lebanon
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Supervised UNDP-funded WASH projects, including septic tanks, stormwater drainage, and sewerage networks in Lebanon's informal settlements and refugee camps
- Designed and oversaw potable water networks, decentralized wastewater systems, and septic tanks for rural areas in Bekaa, Lebanon
- Conducted hydraulic and hydrologic assessments for potential SUDS projects in the UAE
- Prepared Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and ensured compliance with sustainability standards
- Led EDGE certification audits, evaluating projects like the LAU Gezairi Building for energy and water efficiency
Civil Engineering Intern
Khatib & Alami
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Designed water & sewerage networks using WaterCAD & SewerCAD
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Engineering & Built Environment
London South Bank University (LSBU)
01.2024 -
Master of Science (MSc) - Water & Environmental Engineering
University of Surrey
09.2019 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Civil & Environmental Engineering
Beirut Arab University
09.2014 - 06.2019
Skills
- Water/Stormwater/Sewage/Irrigation Networks Design
- Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) Design
- Wet Infrastructure Project Supervision & Management
- Quantity Surveying, Procurement, and BoQ Preparation
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Preparation
- Training & Teaching
- Qualitative & Quantitative Research
- Technical & Scientific Writing
Software Skills
- AutoCAD (Drafting & Modeling)
- WaterCAD (Hydraulic Modeling))
- SewerCAD (Sewer System Design)
- InfoDrainage (Drainage & Stormwater Management)
- HEC-RAS (Software - Hydraulics & Flood Analysis)
- HEC-HMS (Hydrology & Rainfall-Runoff Modeling)
- FlowMaster (Hydraulic Calculations)
- Plex-Earth & Google Earth (Mapping)
- CLIMWAT & CROPWAT (Irrigation Planning)
- Bentley Context Capture & Descartes (BIM, 3D Modeling & Visualization)
- Primavera & MS Project (Project Management)
- Microsoft Office (Productivity & Data Processing)
Trainings and Courses
- Introduction to AI (LinkedIn Learning)
- The Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus Workshop (By PRIMA Program)
- Safe use of Wastewater (By ACWUA)
- Programming for Everybody: Getting started with Python (Coursera)
- The Data Scientist Toolbox (Coursera)
- Water Resource Management (Coursera)
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Certification
- Licensed Civil Engineer - Lebanese Order of Engineers & Architects
- IC3 Digital Literacy Certification (Certiport)
Memberships
- Member of the International Association of Hydraulic Research (IAHR)
Timeline
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Engineering & Built Environment
London South Bank University (LSBU)
01.2024 -
Civil Engineering Instructor (Full-time)
American University of the Middle East
03.2023 - 02.2025
Hydraulic Design Engineer (Full-time)
Libanconsult AGM
06.2022 - 03.2023
Civil Engineering Instructor (Part-time)
Beirut Arab University
01.2022 - 02.2023
Civil & Environmental Engineer (Full-time)
OTB Consult
06.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Science (MSc) - Water & Environmental Engineering
University of Surrey
09.2019 - 11.2020
Civil Engineering Intern
Khatib & Alami
01.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Civil & Environmental Engineering
Beirut Arab University
09.2014 - 06.2019
- Licensed Civil Engineer - Lebanese Order of Engineers & Architects
- IC3 Digital Literacy Certification (Certiport)
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