(Senior) Design Engineer at Bridge to Prosperity

Job purpose

The (Senior) Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and implementation of B2P bridges within the program country.

Duties and responsibilities

● Bridge Design
o Collaborate with the Regional Engineering Manager in the planning and execution of program bridge inventory
o Assess prospective bridge sites for technical approval (process surveys, evaluate aerial imagery, consider preliminary design alternatives)
o Carry out structural design of B2P bridges and temporary works.
o Manage the geotechnical investigation process and results in collaboration with geotechnical consultants and laboratories

● Project Support
o Calculate material quantities for bridge projects
o Prepare and manage material specifications for bridge construction
o Collaborate with the Operations department on local materials selection
o Conduct technical surveys of prospective project sites
o Mark excavations and layout site at the onset of a project
o Supervise technical aspects of bridge construction
o Support quality control for bridge projects

● Program Support
o Perform technical inspections of constructed bridges
o Provide technical support to needs assessment teams, as required
o Review and approve site assessments, and provide feedback to the Assessment Engineer in order to improve the accuracy of technical assessments
o Support the construction team with assessment and design of temporary works activities such as tower lifting, cable hoisting, scaffolding etc. as necessary to ensure adequacy of solutions

Qualifications / Skills
● Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering (MSc degree in Structural Engineering is an advantage)
● Sound technical knowledge in the field of structural engineering
● Familiarity with surveying and use of surveying equipment is an advantage
● Proficiency in AutoCAD drafting
● Experience in the use of structural design software
● Rigorous approach and details-oriented organizational skills
● Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment
● Ability to take initiative and work independently after receiving direction
● Strong verbal and written communication skills with English language proficiency

Experience for Design Engineer
● Experience working in the roads/bridge or transportation sector mandatory.

● Minimum 5 years of related engineering experience in road/bridge projects
● Minimum 2 years of experience as a structural engineer

Working conditions
The position is based in Uganda and may require travel to multiple Bridges to Prosperity existing or prospective project sites.
The position will also require participation in construction-related tasks when traveling to Bridges to Prosperity’s projects. Assisting with prospective site surveys and supervision activities may require working in undeveloped locations without paths or river crossings.

Sound like you? Tell us a bit more about yourself below by June 23rd, 2023

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