Water and Sanitation Engineer at Brooklyn Economic Consulting Ltd

About the Job:

We are looking for suitable Water and Sanitation Engineer candidate to fill the above position, based in field locations.

The position reports to director.

Key responsibilities:

• Support team in identifying and executing WASH proposals (Water supply and sanitation programmes).
• Implement water supply, sanitation and drainage feasibility assessment’s in various locations in Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, South Sudan and Uganda.
• Preparation and implementation of detailed water supply, sanitation and storm water feasibility studies including developing reports, technical design reports and bill of quantities.
• Preparation, review of detailed civil drawings and designs in respect of projects being undertaken by the company,
• Planning and designing of water supply systems, including: intakes, transmission and distribution systems, pumping systems, water treatment plants, reservoirs, infiltration galleries, stilling pans etc. in small towns and humanitarian contexts.
• Regularly attending projects site inspections and site meetings with stakeholders and preparation of project daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports
• Conducting, coordinating & analyzing site quality control tests as maybe required.
• Checking the adherence to specification, standards of all ongoing and completed works.
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
• Manage each client needs and expectation for the project assigned.

Qualifications

• MSc/BSc degree in Civil Engineering, Water Supply Engineering or related fields.
• At least 3-4 years of practical experience in construction supervision & construction management of water and sanitation infrastructure or equivalent civil works construction management
• Specialization and experience in issues of sustainable development, with strong understanding of institutional and policy themes and the building of personal and institutional capacity.
• Experience in issues of water and sanitation, with a sound understanding of private sector participation and social-economic aspects of water and sanitation.
• Regional/international experience of water supply systems, sanitation works and strategies in comparable situations, including institutional, operation and management mechanisms
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Water-CAD, or similar hydraulic design software.
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills is preferred and Knowledge of second language will be an added advantage.
• Strong and proven facilitation skills to ensure participation in the evaluation process
• Experience working with INGO’s and government is preferred.
• Willingness to work in hardship areas;

Important

• State evidence of availability.