Principal Engineer (Design)

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Min of water invites suitable qualified self-driven and competent candidates to apply for two positions of principal engineers available at department of Rural Water Supply.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

MINISTRY/DEPARTMENT                    :        Water – DRWS

JOB TITLE                                     :        Principal Engineer (Design)

GRADE                                            :        I

RESPONSIBLE TO                        :        Director DRWS

JOB SUMMARY

 Experienced Civil Engineers specializing in Water Infrastructure projects. The candidates will perform a variety of tasks depending upon the candidate’s qualifications. The ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) in a dynamic, fast-paced environment is basic requirement. Project Management experience is a definite plus. We are looking for energetic, detailed oriented individuals who demonstrate a strong work ethic and enjoy a challenge.

 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Approve projects feasibility studies, engineering design, specifications and cost estimates done DRWS districts Teams, NGOs and other stakeholders

Provide calculations and Designing water supply and sanitation drawings for water supply and sanitation infrastructure projects and School construction Facilities

Reviewing and updating water supply and sanitation design specifications together with all necessary calculations pertaining installation of pipelines lines, reservoir construction sanitation facilities etc in relation to water supply and sanitation infrastructures and prepare all the required specifications in a manual form.

Coordinate with Projects Designer in drawing up the water supply and sanitation systems, Drawings, specifications and cost estimates.

Guide and assist District engineers in new designs, review and revise the existing typical designs of water supply  and sanitation infrastructures; and prepare new standard designs as per the demands and submit the final products in a manual/drawing form

Assist and build the capacity of the district teams in undertaking feasibility studies, design of water supply and sanitation infrastructure facilities, for DRWS,NGOsandotherstakehollders

Guide and train the district design teams and other engineers in using the up to date engineering technology, software for the relevant field. Prepare proper training action plan and evaluate the capacity of the counterparts in different intervals and keep the records

plan and coordinate all phases of projects designs from conceptualization and requirements determination through planning, design and final execution;

Work closely with the other  Technical Advisors/Private Sector in reviewing of typical infrastructure design and drawings, developing and implementing Design Manual.

 Carry out investigations, surveys, design research, engineering calculations and preparation of working drawings and estimates for waste and water pipeline schemes.

Review and update design standards and specifications and develop and produce new manuals, specifications and engineering reports.

Qualifications

BEng/BSC Civil Engineering ten (10) years of experience in planning, engineering, design, project management of public water infrastructure projects etc.

Advanced technical writing and design skills a must

All applications should be on relevant forms, GP 104 for serving officers, and GP 103 for job seekers, accompanied by certified copies of Educational Certificates and landlines or mobile phones for contacts.

Application forms are available at Ministry of Water– registry Office, Christie House 2nd floor , Orpen Rd, Maseru 100 and should be hand delivered to the same office.

Addressed to;

Human Resource Manager

Ministry of water

MASERU 100

Closing date 13th March, 2020

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