Quality Assurance Engineer (Electrical Engineer)
Project
Engineering Support Program II Contract in South Sudan
Background / Objective
The purpose of the USAID Engineering Support Program II Contract in South Sudan is to provide professional Architecture and Engineering (A&E) services to perform planning, design, procurement support, construction oversight and quality assurance, and commissioning services for USAID/South Sudan’s ongoing and upcoming infrastructure activities. Provide direct services to USAID/South Sudan throughout the various phases of the program cycle and supporting other USAID partners during project implementation to ensure that USAID/South Sudan infrastructures are safe, functional, and long-lasting so that they can generate the results for which they were intended.
Job Description
Monitor construction projects implemented by other contractors and grantees through site visits by qualified engineers. Monitoring includes visual inspection of work at the site, as well as inspection of the implementing partners’ testing facilities, procedures, and results to ensure compliance with approved designs, technical standards, and contract schedules. Provide QA, monitoring, and evaluation services as directed by the Chief of Party (COP); develop and implement performance monitoring tools; observe construction in accordance with the specifications, drawings, and the QA Plan.
Minimum Qualifications for the Quality Assurance Engineer (Electrical Engineer) Position
Minimum educational requirement of a Bachelor of Science degree (Masters preferred) in electrical engineering.
At least 8 years of overall experience and previous experience on projects of similar scope and complexity with demonstrable experience in:
o The design and construction oversight of new electrical (including diesel power generation and distribution) installations and renovations (or upgrade) for existing facilities;
o Construction management/oversight of electrical installation to buildings in developing countries and/or for USAID; and
o Experience in conducting electric quality assurance tests and evaluating test results for conformance with International and U.S. codes and quality guidelines.
Demonstrable knowledge of electric installation norms (e.g., quality and practices) in developing countries and the US.
Demonstrable communication, creative problem solving, and management skills.
Must be available in Juba, South Sudan, when needed.
Working Environment: Work is typically performed from a remote location.
Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Travel: International travel required.
About Trigon
Trigon provides professional full-service engineering, consulting and management services to both public and private sector clients. Trigon’s services include: planning; engineering; design; project, program, and construction management and oversight; environmental remediation; disaster recovery and emergency management; risk management training; and capacity building.
Trigon’s principals and staff have significant experience providing A&E services and management of projects related to infrastructure and facilities of all types. We have managed large public works capital improvement programs ranging from approximately $400M to over $3B in the US and OCONUS.
Trigon has earned a stellar reputation with clients for providing high-quality service due to our strict adherence to the company’s guiding principles of Quality, Commitment and Client Service. This is demonstrated by the high rate of repeat business with clients and partner firms.
Trigon provides a broad set of engineering, design, bid, construction phase, and program management services focusing on public infrastructure. Our services span the range of the project lifecycle, from initial concept/assessment to preliminary design and final/detailed design, through the tendering phase and into the construction phase for a variety of projects.
Trigon is certified as a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB). For more information, visit https://www.trigonassociates.com.
