Project Engineer

Job Overview:

The Project Engineer (PE) under supervision of the Project Coordinator (PC), is required to perform a range of tasks to support the successful implementation of the project. Specifically, the tasks of the PE will include but are not limited to; 

• Supporting the selection of consultants, contractors and supervisor engineers as requested by PC 
• Participation in the discussions and design and review of detailed design issues, including technical specifications, need for additional technical survey/assessment, and social and environmental assessment for the selected activities.
• Drafting Terms of Reference (TORS) for technical supervision of project activities, as needed. 
• Reviewing technical documents (preliminary designs and designs) – as requested by PC – to assure they incorporate sustainability principles and practices and take into consideration future operation and maintenance constraints. 
• Reviewing detailed design documents, including engineering drawings and technical specifications provided by consultants, check documents for compliance with applicable technical standards local codes and requirements. 

Specific Knowledge, Qualification and Experience

The ideal candidate should have:

• Advanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent) in Engineering (Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical) OR
• University Degree (Bachelor’s degree / first level) in Engineering (Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical) with eight (8) additional years of relevant work experience will be accepted in lieu of master’s degree requirement.
• Sound Knowledge of Engineering and Systems
• Professional Registration 
• Minimum of six (6) years in the planning, design and execution of infrastructure projects to include inter alia roads, buildings, parks, parking structures, conference spaces, commercial centres. 
• Demonstrable experience in designing and managing projects at a Senior level, to include managing projects funded by the GOJ and international agencies/organizations.

Required Skills and Specialized Techniques

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms 
• Excellent human relations skills
• Excellent design standards and technical skills
• Sound Computer Aided Design and word processing software skills

We thank all applicants for their interest but wish to advise that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.