Staff Engineer – Quality Assurance & Control

Build Change
Location: Nepal
Salary: Negotiable
Posted Date: 2017-12-03 Deadline: 2017-12-15
  • Location : Nepal
  • Working Position : Entry Level
  • Qualification Degree : Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Salary : Negotiable
  • Category : Engineering
  • Nature : Full Time
Job Description

Position Description:

For the position of Staff Engineer, Build Change is seeking a competent engineer for its projects in Nepal. This position reports to the Lead Structural Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct field site inspections to:
  • Control field owner-driven construction implementation quality (including of house retrofits);
  • Control quality of remote monitoring information collected by Build Change and partner organization staffs;
  • Write regular quality control reports.
  • Hold refresher trainings to Build Change field staff and Partner Organizations’ staff based on the quality control observations.
  • Make recommendations for improving remote monitoring forms and overall remote monitoring platform.
  • Assist in trainings for engineers, architects, drafters and other technical staff including development of training materials and presentations.
  • Assist in solving problems and generating solutions in the field for special cases.
  • Assist in controlling quality of information and implementation for projects in Nepal.
  • Communicate and report to the management about the progress/issues of projects implemented by Build Change.
  • Prepare field reports and assist in other reporting as requested.

Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with minimum 3 years professional experience in earthquake resistant design and construction of buildings.
  • Work experience private sector engineering firms an advantage. Self-employed / entrepreneurial spirit a plus.
  • Work experience based in remote field locations a plus. Work experience with owner-driven or community driven construction a plus.
  • Knowledge of AutoCad and/or other Autodesk engineering software is a must.
  • Knowledge of structural analysis and design software will be an advantage.
  • No ego, drama, or pessimism; the successful candidate will be flexible, humble, patient, and have a good sense of humor.
  • Fluent English and Nepali.

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Organization Summary

Build Change saves lives in earthquakes and typhoons. Our mission is to greatly reduce deaths, injuries and economic losses caused by housing and school collapses due to earthquakes and typhoons in emerging nations.

Industry Type NGO / INGO / Social Work
Location Nepal
Organization Size
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