Sofia Giannelou has over 10 years of experience as a civil engineer working on infrastructure projects internationally, including water supply systems, irrigation networks, and power plants. She has strong technical skills in areas like hydraulic design, project management, and proposal engineering. Her career has involved roles managing projects, conducting research, and working as a team member on assignments across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

1. Sofia Giannelou
6-8 Drosinis str., Athens, 163 45, Greece
Tel: +30 697 6797950
Email: sofiagiannelou@gmail.com
Personal Profile
I am a civil engineer with educational background in civil engineering and project management. My working
experience includes the hydraulic design of master plan sites as well as the coordination and design of construction
projects varying from residential developments to power plants. I have developed special experience in the hydraulic
sector area participating in water supply projects funded by the European Union and other International Organizations
such as the World Bank, The Nile Basin Initiative, the International Development Association, the Millenium challenge
Account Zambia Limited, the European Commission, the French Development Agency etc. I have working experience
in Turkey, Romania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Zambia and Mauritius. I am computer literate. I have strong technical
skills and high attention to detail. I enjoy working as part of a team on challenging assignments and have a very good
track record of delivering quality work against deadlines.
Key Skills
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team
• Team work was a key part of my previous roles, which involved working as part of a large internal and
external team, as well as working within the larger site team towards the successful completion of the project.
Commitment to success
• Combination of academic study and ‘real world’ training by completion of engineering studies and work
experience concurrently.
• Ability to network effectively.
• Enthusiastic participation in professional development and ongoing workplace learning.
Experience in multidisciplinary and international working environments
• Experienced in Structural design, in Project management, in Hydraulic design in a variety of projects ranging
from private properties, to Power Plants, Dams and other drainage projects.
• Knowledge of Greek and UK regulations and standards.
• Specialist skills in negotiating technical issues.
• Autonomous control of important external relationships.
• Good understanding of the importance of internal relationship management within the project environment.
Employment Summary
Z&A P.Antonaropoulos & Associates Feb 14- to date
Infrastructure Project engineer
Since November of 2013 I have been working for Z&A, a Greek consultancy specialized in hydraulic, irrigation and
dam projects and focused on Africa market. My main responsibilities include:
• Sewage and storm water modelling.
• Irrigation networks design, Water Demand Calculations, Agronomy, Cropping Patterns
• Water Supply works.
• Urban Hydrology.
• River relining works.
• Culvert Design.
• Pipe protection works- Design of Thrust Blocks.
• Proposal engineering (Preparation of technical proposals, cost and quantity estimation, proposal writing).
Name of main assignments or projects undertaken as a hydraulic or irrigation engineer:
• Feasibility Study, Detailed Design and Tender Document Preparation for Sio Sango Irrigation Development
and Watershed Management Project, Kenya (2015- on going).
• Consultancy services for Land Drainage and Watershed management study, Mauritius (2013- on going).
• Prefeasibility Study, Feasibility study and Detail design of multiple land husbandry, water harvesting and
hillside irrigation sites for 3,500 ha in different parts of Rwanda (2013-on going).
• Consulting services for Feasibility studies and Participatory planning of Group 1 sites and Prefeasibility
studies of group 2 sites (Zambia, 2012-2013).

2. • Preliminary and Detailed design for the alignment and regulation of stream from sta. 0+000 (outfall to river
Kifisos) to sta. 12+000 (Greece, 2010- on going).
Price & Myers (London Office) Apr 12– Nov 13
Infrastructure Project engineer
I have been working with the infrastructure team for Price & Myers, a firm of consulting engineers based in London.
My role has involved working as a project engineer on a wide range of infrastructure projects, from private homes to
major developments and industries. My main responsibilities included but are not limited to the following:
• Project planning-preparing of project reports and time schedules.
• Determination of the design and engineering stages of the project.
• Participating in coordination meetings.
• Infrastructure Design ( Hydraulic Design, Road Design, Flood Risk Assessment).
• Working closely with structural engineers, clients, other consultancies and contractors throughout.
• Liaising with the architects, client and authorities and advising on the suitability of sites for development.
Identifying restrictions & risks that could adversely affect development proposals.
• Sustainability Review of every project.
Metka S.A Sep 10 – Apr 12
Project Coordinator engineer
I have been working in a team of civil engineers for an EPC contractor with international appearance in the delivery of
power projects. My supervisor has assigned to me the project management of the construction of a combined-cycle
power plant in the area of Korinthos,Greece. This has been an intensive work role which includes project
management, stakeholder management, design planning and control, regular onsite visits and civil engineering
consultancy. My main responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Project planning-preparing of project reports and time schedules.
• Determination of the design and engineering stages of the project.
• Negotiating on technical issues and contacting the Sub-Contractors/ the Client/ and the Construction Site for
specialist areas of work.
• Participating in coordination meetings.
• Supporting procurement engineers.
• Regular site visits to assure all procedures and regulations are met.
• Keeping the construction process aligned with the contract, the electrical and mechanical systems
requirements.
• Structural Engineering.
• Participation in the design support of international projects (combined cycle power projects in Samsun and
Denizli, Turkey).
• Proposal Engineering for Energy projects (Cost & Quantity estimation, proposal writing).
Self-motivation and initiative was essential to the success of each task, as was team coordination and deep
attention to detail. This role enabled me undertake responsibilities from the planning stage to the final delivery of
every project and build a sound knowledge of construction in several sectors included in a power project
(structural design, roads and networks design, infrastructure, heavy equipment, facilities management and many
more).
Metka S.A Sep 09 – Sep 10
Assistant engineer
Prior to my work role as a Project Coordinator Engineer i worked as an assistant engineer and supported the Project
Coordinators in all technical issues for several projects. Through this role I built a stronger understanding of the
balance between creative design and functional application. My main responsibilities for each of these projects
included:
• Checking and approval of the calculation report, structural, formwork, steel and utilities network/infrastructure
drawings.
• Production of structural, architectural, networks/infrastructure drawings.
• Assist and support the coordinators in all technical issues (input data arrangement, checking of conflicts.
between civil, electrical and mechanical design, checking of suppliers drawings).
• Assist in writing tender documents and civil works specifications.
• Estimation of project quantities for civil works.
• Participation in the design support of international.
Centre for Construction Innovation Jun 08 – Sep 09
Researcher in IT innovative technologies

3. My first role has been a trainee programme I attended during my post-graduate studies at the Dept. of Construction
Engineering & Management of NTUA. The Centre for Construction Innovation specializes in Construction productivity
studies, IT based construction scheduling & monitoring (4D CAD, document control, GIS/GPS, automation and tele-
operation of equipment), Decision Support Systems, Management Information Systems, Construction Simulation and
Training on project management, construction management and related disciplines. During this period I worked as a
researcher and supported the centre in many conferences, presentations and seminars. Working with a team of
experienced project managers I build a stronger management background and realized how an innovative approach
can facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration in project management and construction. My daily duties in the centre
included:
• Training on project management, construction management and related disciplines.
• Training on planning software (MS Project, Project Planner Primavera).
• Innovative construction simulation methods research (use of imaging and 4D CAD tools, 3D modelling), use of
scripting languages (Python) for simulation objectives.
Education Summary
National Technical University of Athens
Structural Engineering Sep 08 – Sep 10
MSc in "Analysis and Design of Earthquake Resistant Structures”
Department of Construction, Engineering & Management
Successful completion of thesis “The use of innovative imaging tools in the construction site control and planning”
National Technical University of Athens
Civil/Structural Engineering Sep 02 – Jun 08
Department of Construction, Engineering & Management
Successful completion of thesis “The use of multimedia in the visualization of construction processes”
Software Skills
• MS-Office
• AutoCAD, 3D Blender, Civil 3D
• E-tabs, Sap, Beton Express
• HEC-RAS, ArcGIS
• MS-Project, Project Planner Primavera (P3)
• Fortran, Python, TestComplete
• Windes / FEH software/ PDS
Additional Information
• Languages: Greek (native), English (fluent), Italian (intermediate)
• Current Interests: cycling, running, photograph, travelling
• 1993-2004, basketball player in regional teams
• Member of WWF and Action aid Hellas
• Volunteer in Floga, a Pan Hellenic parents association of children with cancer
• Driving License holder