(Senior) Design Engineer job at Bridges to Prosperity

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 19, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job purpose
The (Senior) Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and implementation of B2P bridges within the program country.

Duties and responsibilities
Bridge Design
• Collaborate with the Regional Engineering Manager in the planning and execution of program bridge inventory
• Assess prospective bridge sites for technical approval (process surveys, evaluate aerial imagery, consider preliminary design alternatives)
• Carry out structural design of B2P bridges and temporary works.
• Manage the geotechnical investigation process and results in collaboration with geotechnical consultants and laboratories

Project Support
• Calculate material quantities for bridge projects
• Prepare and manage material specifications for bridge construction
• Collaborate with the Operations department on local materials selection
• Conduct technical surveys of prospective project sites
• Mark excavations and layout site at the onset of a project
• Supervise technical aspects of bridge construction
• Support quality control for bridge projects

Program Support
• Perform technical inspections of constructed bridges
• Provide technical support to needs assessment teams, as required
• Review and approve site assessments, and provide feedback to the Assessment Engineer in order to improve the accuracy of technical assessments
• Support the construction team with assessment and design of temporary works activities such as tower lifting, cable hoisting, scaffolding etc. as necessary to ensure adequacy of solutions

Qualifications / Skills
• Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering (MSc degree in Structural Engineering is an advantage)
• Sound technical knowledge in the field of structural engineering
• Familiarity with surveying and use of surveying equipment is an advantage
• Proficiency in AutoCAD drafting
• Experience in the use of structural design software
• Rigorous approach and details-oriented organizational skills
• Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment
• Ability to take initiative and work independently after receiving direction
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with English language proficiency

Experience for Design Engineer
• Experience working in the roads/bridge or transportation sector mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of related engineering experience in road/bridge projects
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a structural engineer


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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