JUNIOR ROAD ENGINEER

Job Description

JUNIOR ROAD ENGINEER

PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION UNIT CONSULTANT (PIUC) - PROVINCIAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE (PRIM) PROGRAM

• Based in Mataram with travel throughout West Nusa Tenggara
• Maximum 13 months contract
• Position open to Indonesian Nationals only

URS is the managing contractor of the Program Implementation Unit Consultant (PIUC) under Provincial Road Improvement and Maintenance (PRIM) Program, an Australian Government funded activity. The objective of PIUC is to provide support to the Program Implementation Unit (PIU) in Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) in implementing the pilot PRIM program, carry out training and institutional strengthening, and provide institutional support to the maintenance works program, including engineering designs and bid documents.

We are seeking expressions of interest from Junior Road Engineers who will provide support to the Road Engineering team in the PIUC as this team supports the Provincial Government of NTB through advocacy, empowerment and building capacity to improve its ability to plan, implement, manage and monitor road maintenance tasks. The Junior Road Engineer will report directly to the International Road Maintenance Engineer and/or delegate.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Duties and Responsibilities:

Competence, capabilities and skills transfer:

• Computer literacy
• Assist the PIUC engineering team to help designers, consultants and contractors better undertake their roles
• Prepare minor designs and changes to existing designs under the guidance of Road Maintenance Engineer
• Develop BOQs, rate analysis, estimates as directed by the Road Maintenance Engineer

Liaison and Reporting:

• Assist in the preparation of technical documentation, technical reports, site inspection and event reports as well as monthly progress reporting and work plans

Skill Requirements

Essential Qualifications

The Junior Road Engineer must have the following skills:

• Graduate Engineer with major/specific skills in rural road infrastructure construction
• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and proficiency in written and spoken English
• Ability to use AUTOCAD Civil 3D or similar software
• Familiarity in the use of survey instruments such as Total Station

Core Competencies

• Ability to perform engineering tasks competently
• Ability to work within a team for collective good including participation in discussions and planning
• Ability to engage with impacted communities
• Committed to sound practices in occupational health and safety
• Understanding of cross-cutting issues including child protection, gender equality and fraud

Personal Attributes

• Organized, disciplined and high attention to detail
• Culturally sensitive; commitment to gender equality and social inclusion
• Initiative – self-starter; ability to work under pressure

To apply, please visit our website at http://www.ap.urscorp.com/InternationalDevelopment/ProjectRecruitment and enter the job code 683

Your application will need to include:

• A cover letter and signed CV, including a declaration that the information provided is true and correct.

• Names and contact details of two referees.

Applications close Sunday 23 August 2015

URS is an equal opportunity employer of choice and is committed to child protection. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a police clearance.

Australian Aid—managed by URS on behalf of Indonesia Infrastructure Initiative (IndII)

About the Organization

URS, an AECOM company, has for more than 60 years been working with clients in the public and private sectors to help improve lives and contribute toward sustainable economic growth in developing countries. Together, AECOM and URS are now among the world’s largest International Development service providers making a difference in more than 150 countries.