Project Engineer, WASH

Job Description

Title: Project Engineer, WASH

Company Name: Jago Nari Unnayon Sangstha (JNUS)

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 25 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 65000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years

• Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg) in • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.

• 3 to 5 years

• Age At least 25 years

• Strong knowledge of rural and humanitarian WASH infrastructure design and construction.

• Sound knowledge of water supply systems, sanitation facilities, solar-powered water systems, pumping systems, and electro-mechanical equipment.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and engineering design software.

• Knowledge of WASH Sector technical standards, Sphere Standards, Bangladesh National Building Code, and humanitarian engineering practices.

• Experience in contract management, quality assurance, and construction supervision.

1. Technical Planning and Design

• Lead the technical planning, design, and implementation of all WASH infrastructure activities.

• Prepare, review, and update engineering drawings using AutoCAD and other engineering software.

• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQs), cost estimates, technical specifications, and tender documents for all WASH infrastructure.

• Prepare revised engineering designs and BoQs based on donor recommendations, site conditions, and project requirements.

• Conduct technical assessments, feasibility studies, and site selection for new WASH infrastructure.

• Develop engineering work plans and implementation schedules aligned with the approved project work plan.

2. Construction and Infrastructure Management

• Supervise construction, rehabilitation, upgrading, and maintenance of water supply and sanitation facilities.

• Ensure all construction activities comply with approved designs, technical specifications, work schedules, and quality standards.

• Conduct regular site inspections to verify construction progress and quality of workmanship.

• Verify completed works against approved drawings and certify work completion before contractor payments.

• Ensure defects are identified promptly and corrective actions are implemented.

• Monitor infrastructure functionality and recommend appropriate rehabilitation or improvement measures.

3. Water Supply System Management

• Provide technical oversight for production boreholes, distribution networks, reservoirs, tap stands, pumps, generators, solar systems, chlorination systems, and other electro-mechanical components.

• Monitor the operation and maintenance of water supply systems to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.

• Review pumping test results, borehole performance, water production, and system efficiency.

• Recommend technical improvements to increase system reliability and operational efficiency.

4. Procurement and Contract Management

• Prepare annual procurement plans for engineering materials and equipment.

• Develop detailed technical specifications for engineering procurement.

• Prepare Procurement Requisitions (PRs) and provide technical support throughout the procurement process.

• Monitor the quality of construction materials, equipment, and supplies before acceptance.

• Coordinate closely with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of materials.

• Maintain regular communication with contractors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure timely completion of assigned works.

5. Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Develop and update engineering standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), manuals, checklists, and quality monitoring tools.

• Ensure compliance with WASH Sector standards, Sphere Standards, national building codes, environmental regulations, and organizational engineering guidelines.

• Conduct routine quality inspections and recommend corrective measures where required.

• Ensure occupational health and safety measures are implemented at all construction sites.

6. Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation

• Monitor engineering activities against approved work plans, budgets, and project milestones.

• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and final engineering progress reports.

• Review feasibility reports, completion certificates, testing reports, and infrastructure documentation.

• Maintain accurate engineering records, drawings, asset registers, technical databases, and project documentation.

• Monitor engineering expenditures and provide technical input for budget monitoring and forecasting.

7. Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate closely with the Project Manager to ensure timely implementation of engineering activities.

• Maintain effective coordination with BRAC, consortium partners, Camp-in-Charge (CiC), RRRC, WASH Sector partners, government authorities, UN agencies, contractors, consultants, and community representatives.

• Participate actively in technical coordination meetings, sector meetings, and donor discussions.

• Support donor monitoring visits, technical assessments, audits, evaluations, and external reviews.

• Provide technical input for project proposals, concept notes, budgets, and implementation plans.

8. Capacity Building

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Assistant Engineers and other engineering staff.

• Develop and implement capacity-building plans for project staff on WASH infrastructure design, construction quality, monitoring, and maintenance.

• Conduct training for Community WASH Committees, Water Management Committees, operators, technicians, and community volunteers on infrastructure operation and maintenance.

• Promote continuous learning and adoption of best engineering practices within the project team.

9. Cross-cutting Responsibilities

· Promote gender equality, disability inclusion, environmental sustainability, localization, and conflict-sensitive programming in all engineering activities.

· Ensure engineering designs incorporate disaster resilience, climate adaptation, accessibility, and universal design principles where feasible.

· Support Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) by responding to infrastructure-related community feedback and ensuring timely corrective actions.

· Maintain effective communication and collaboration with programme, procurement, finance, MEAL, and operations teams.

10. Safeguarding and PSEAH

· Ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of staff, contractors, volunteers, and community members by preventing abuse, neglect, harassment, exploitation, and discrimination.

· Promote and comply with organizational Safeguarding, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), Child Protection, and Code of Conduct policies.

· Identify and mitigate safeguarding risks associated with engineering activities and construction sites.

· Ensure all safeguarding concerns and reportable incidents are immediately reported through approved organizational reporting mechanisms while maintaining confidentiality and a survivor-centered approach.

• Weekly 2 holidays,Mobile bill