Site Engineer - Finote Selam, Bahia Dar, Dessie, and Awassa Regions, Ethiopia

Job Description

Tetra Tech is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for Site Engineer positions for a USAID-funded health infrastructure project in Ethiopia. Site Engineers will be posted at construction sites in one of four regions: Finote Selam, Bahia Dar, Dessie, and Awassa. Housing or a housing allowance will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction activities at health facility sites
• Prepare daily construction site reports
• Provide quality assurance of construction and materials testing
• Monitor contractor’s compliance with schedule, cost, and quality
• Monitor compliance with health and safety, gender, and environmental requirements
• Report construction issues to Tetra Tech management and USAID as necessary
• Provide input to responses to contractor requests for information
• Other duties as assigned
• Reports to Regional Engineer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in civil engineering
• Five years of relevant experience, preferably on USAID or donor-funded construction supervision and design activities
• Ethiopian engineering certification
• Experience managing staff and project tasks
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and CAD
• Proficiency in Amharic and English, both oral and written
• Strong oral and written communication skills

To be considered, applicants must submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• CV with three professional references
• In your cover letter, please state which of the following regions you are willing to work in: Finote Selam, Bahia Dar, Dessie, and Awassa.

Please submit applications via email to ESCOjobs@tetratech.com or in-person to:

Tetra Tech

Attn: Liya Haileyesus

Bole Sub-City, Kebele 03/05 Oasis Building 3rd floor, Next to Edna Mall

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are delivered, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted.

Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Organization

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. We are a diverse company, including individuals with expertise in science, research, engineering, construction, and information technology. Our strength is in collectively providing integrated services—delivering the best solutions to meet our clients' needs. With more than 13,000 employees, 300 offices worldwide and $2.5 billion revenue in 2014, we provide services to protect and improve the quality of life through responsible resource management, sound infrastructure, and rapid communications ability. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams.