Bridges to Prosperity

Bridges to Prosperity (B2P) is an international non-governmental organization that specializes in the design and construction of pedestrian footbridges. We are looking for a Design Engineer (DE) for our Rwanda Team. The DE is able to provide all technical services in the preparation of a bridge design project and subsequent documentation, focusing mainly on the design of new suspension and suspended bridge projects. The position is located within a program country and only works within the program.

Responsibilities

Bridge Design

• Design and check designs of suspended and suspension bridges independently
• Design Safety Lines for suspension and suspended bridges
• Produce professional engineering drawings and compile/check full plan sets
• Assess prospective bridge sites for technical approval (process survey, evaluate aerial imagery, preliminary design alternatives)
• Collaborate with Engineering Manager for technical innovations
• Calculate material quantities for suspended and suspension bridge projects
• Support Engineering department with technical surveys of prospective project sites when needed

Program Support

• Liaise with Engineering Manager to ensure program engineering needs are met
• Coordinate work with temporary engineering staff
• Join meetings with external partners alongside other program staff at times if and when technical questions may need answering

Project Support

• Mark excavations and layout site at the onset of a project
• Support bridge construction projects solving technical queries coming from the field
• Support quality assurance engineer with quality control related tasks for the bridge projects
• Perform technical inspections of constructed bridges if needed

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of related engineering experience
• Sound technical knowledge in the field of structural engineering
• Familiarity with surveying and use of surveying equipment
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Proficiency in MS Project
• Proficiency in AutoCAD drafting
• Full Driving License
• Exceptional, professional, and details-oriented organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high problem-solving skills
• Capable of working with different cultures and languages
• Ability to work independently after given clear direction
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Creative, energetic, and self-motivated
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Professional Engineer (PE/SE), IER registered or equivalent

Location

The position is based in within the program country and may require travel to all Bridges to Prosperity existing or prospective project sites. The successful candidate will be required to drive B2P vehicles safely in both dirt road and city environments.

The position may require participation in construction related tasks when traveling to Bridges to Prosperity’s projects. Execution of prospective site surveys may require working in undeveloped locations without paths or river crossings.

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We have seen firsthand the benefits of a diverse team, and the strength that comes with diversity in experience, background, and perspective. We strongly encourage applications from individuals that would bring a unique or underrepresented perspective to our organization.

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