Maria Gabriela Heredia Hidalgo
Quito
Summary
Experienced engineer specializing in geotechnics, hydraulic engineering, and project management. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance. Expertise in geotechnical monitoring, risk assessments, and the development of water systems. Adept at delivering high-quality solutions to complex engineering challenges.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Coordinator
Ecuacorriente S.A.
Tundayme
06.2021 - 04.2026
- Led coordination and communication among engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and authorities to achieve project approvals and execution, managing projects with budgets exceeding [Number] and teams of [Number] professionals.
- Managed contracts, monitored project progress, and controlled budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery, resulting in a [Percentage]% reduction in costs and improved project timelines.
- Developed and implemented design and execution plans for measurement systems and geotechnical monitoring, achieving 100% compliance with regulatory standards through strategic planning.
- Supervised technical aspects of tendering for subcontractors in deep drilling and hydraulic structure projects, motivating the team to overcome challenges and achieve project milestones.
- Conducted quality control and site inspections to maintain high standards, preparing and presenting reports to regulatory authorities and executive management that highlighted key accomplishments and project outcomes.
Senior Engineer
Ingerhidro Engineering Services & Consulting S.A.S
Quito
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Monitored geotechnical aspects of hydraulic structures to ensure safety and compliance with performance standards.
Junior Engineer
FEPP Construcciones A-V
Quito
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Designed potable water and wastewater systems using hydraulic modeling and analysis software to ensure efficient water management.
Junior Engineer
GEODATA – INGECONSULT Cia. Ltda.
Quito
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Conducted pre-feasibility studies and detailed design for water supply and sanitation systems, enhancing system reliability through hydraulic modeling.
- Developed irrigation systems using one-dimensional steady flow and two-dimensional unsteady hydraulic modeling to optimize water distribution.
- Performed design calculations and failure analysis for potable water distribution pipelines, addressing water hammer and transient flow to ensure system integrity.
Researcher
EPN – Water Resources Research Center CIERHI
Quito
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Performed hydraulic modeling for wastewater system structures, enhancing functionality and performance.
Education
M.Sc. - Hydroscience & Engineering
Technische Universität Dresden
Germany09-2019
B.Sc. - Civil Engineering
Escuela Politécnica Nacional
Ecuador05-2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office, VBA
- AutoCAD, Civil 3D
- ArcGIS, QGIS
- Water modeling tools
- PostgreSQL, Python, R
- Modflow, Plaxis 2D
- Geotechnical monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Technical reporting
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
German
Professional
Accomplishments
- SENESCYT Scholarship 2026 - awarded by Ecuador’s National Secretariat for Education, Science and Technology.
Professional Development
- 2024, Study program in geotechnics and foundation engineering, Structuralia Engineering & Universidad Isabel I, Online Program
- 2024, Tailings dam breach analysis, Workshop organized by the Canadian Dam Association (CDA)
- 2023, Dam inspection training, Workshop Anddes, Peru
- 2022, Tailings storage facilities (TSF) design and operation training, Workshop Anddes, Peru
- 2022, Geotechnical instrumentation for civil engineering and mining applications, Ingeoexpert e-Learning Platform
- 2021, Tailings dams management and monitoring: Australian experience, Seminar organized by the Supervisory Agency for Investment in Energy and Mining, Peru (OSINERGMIN)
- 2017, International Technical Seminar on Water Supply in Civil and Mining Infrastructure, Seminar BERMAD, Israel
Timeline
Senior Coordinator
Ecuacorriente S.A.
06.2021 - 04.2026
Senior Engineer
Ingerhidro Engineering Services & Consulting S.A.S
03.2021 - 06.2021
Junior Engineer
FEPP Construcciones A-V
12.2020 - 04.2021
Junior Engineer
GEODATA – INGECONSULT Cia. Ltda.
05.2015 - 05.2017
Researcher
EPN – Water Resources Research Center CIERHI
06.2014 - 05.2015
M.Sc. - Hydroscience & Engineering
Technische Universität Dresden
B.Sc. - Civil Engineering
Escuela Politécnica Nacional