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Build Change

Staff Engineer

Build Change
Location: Nepal
Salary: Negotiable
Posted Date: 2016-04-21 Deadline: 2016-04-27
  • Location : Nepal
  • Working Position : Entry Level
  • Qualification Degree : BE Civil
  • Salary : Negotiable
  • Category : Construction / Engineering
  • Nature : Full Time
Job Description

POSITION:          Staff Engineer
Industry:              Non-profit/International Development
Function:             Technical
Location:             See Responsibilities below
Start Date:          Immediate
Term:                   At-will employment
Salary:                  Competitive, with health insurance benefits
 
 
Responsibilities:
For the position of Staff Engineer, Build Change is seeking a competent engineer for its projects in Nepal with experience in community building construction projects. This position reports to the Lead Structural Engineer.  Preference will be given to candidates residing or able to relocate to a VDC in the following districts:  Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Sindhupalchok, Makwanpur, Dolakha, and Kavrepalanchok.   Candidates must organize their own transportation to the field location.
 

  • Assist in developing technical manuals, guidelines and other technical documents in close coordination with the Lead Structural Engineer.
  • Assist in solving problems and generating solutions in the field for special cases.
  • Assist in the revision or development of new structural and architectural drawings, bills of quantities, construction checklists and training materials as necessary.
  • Work with homeowners, builders and partners to assist them in design and construction supervision of earthquake-resistant housing reconstruction and retrofit.
  • Assist in controlling quality of information and implementation for projects in Nepal.
  • Assist in trainings for engineers, architects, drafters and other technical staff including development of training materials and presentations.
  • 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 2 years professional experience in earthquake resistant design and construction of buildings. Work experience in community led building projects will be an advantage.
  • Knowledge of AutoCad and/or other drafting software is a must.
  • Knowledge of structural analysis and design software will be an advantage.
  • Preference will be given to candidates residing or able to relocate to a VDC in the following districts:  Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Sindhupalchok, Makwanpur, Dolakha, and Kavrepalanchok.   Candidates must organize their own transportation to the field location.   
  • No ego, drama, or pessimism; the successful candidate will be flexible, humble, patient, and have a good sense of humor.
  • Fluent English and Nepali.

 
To Apply
Please email your CV to recruitment@buildchange.org with “staff engineer” in the subject line, or visit our website www.buildchange.org/about/careers and click on the link for this position. WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No calls please.
 
 

 

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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 1-10
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