Field Engineer – WASH & Infrastructure

About the role

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring a Field Engineer in Chaman, Pakistan, to manage engineering operations on a daily basis. The role has a strategic component, covering planning, research and development of new ideas, and streamlining engineering operations. It reports to a Senior Engineer.

Key responsibilities

• Lead technical feasibility and site assessments for WASH and infrastructure activities before implementation, ensuring sustainability, cost-effectiveness and adherence to agreed timelines.
• Perform quality and quantity assurance checks by visiting construction sites regularly to verify compliance with plans and specifications.
• Monitor progress of infrastructure throughout each project phase and ensure sites meet legal, health and safety and universal access guidelines.
• Ensure designs and solutions are developed, and review engineering designs, drawings, standards, surveys and inspections.
• Guide the IRC team on code compliance and standard operating procedures.
• Supervise WASH, building construction, repairs, boundary walls, playgrounds and multipurpose halls, environmental sanitation, inclusive WASH approaches, and DRR/DRM resilient infrastructure, and prepare work done sheets.
• Assess risks, advise and resolve emerging problems during implementation, and supervise technical assessments and monthly evaluations, reporting to the Senior Field Engineer.

Required profile

• B.E./B.Tech/DAE in Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience in lieu of qualification.
• Minimum 4-5 years of engineering experience in inclusive construction and WASH projects.
• Fluent Urdu and English; Pashto and Balochi preferred.
• Women and differently abled candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required skills

• Computer literacy in MS Word, MS Excel and AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated experience designing water and sanitation infrastructure, from concept through design, construction and handover.