Field Civil Engineer
- Garoua, Nord
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- Oversee all field operations related to solar powered water projects, including prospective project search, project construction/implementation, and monitoring and evaluation
- Work closely with the local contractor to plan and design all solar water pumping systems, blueprints and implement all civil construction works
- Where relevant, work closely with the local contractor to plan, design and implement drip irrigation systems
- Oversee technical implementation of all water systems and serve as technical point person for all system designs, water tower construction works, water distribution point construction, structural design analysis and checking materials used during construction
- Manage on-site work during all stages of the system construction and installation
- Independently assess needs for maintenance work (post-installation) in projects where a malfunction exists
- Maintain regular contact with Innovation: Africa’s engineers in Israel to successfully implement and monitor new solar technologies and remote monitoring systems
- Continually monitor the progress of ongoing field installation and maintenance activities
- Conduct community technical trainings and sensitization to all iA water and drip system beneficiaries on water management for water and agricultural use
- Appropriately sensitize the communities we work with, including establishing project steering committees to maintain the project
- Support the Project Manager to manage relationships with municipal officers, local leaders, and international stakeholders
- Send daily updates and regular progress reports to international management team regarding prospective projects, construction and implementation of current projects, and monitor existing projects
- Research and implementation of best construction practices and equipment in all iA projects
- Commensurate with experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree or professional diploma in Civil Engineering or closely related field with an emphasis on water projects
- At least 3 years' experience working with a structural engineering company with vast experience in construction works
- Experience supervising civil works in NGO community development projects
- Ability to design systems using various design applications; e.g AutoCAD
- Technologically oriented with excellent computer skills, including proficiency in email and Microsoft Office software
- Driver’s license
- Ability to commit to flexible working hours, including weekends
- High proficiency in English and French; both writing and speaking
- Ability to relocate to Garoua District
- Able to speak local languages of the region and with a good personality
- Please send your cover letter and CV as a single PDF attachment to
- The file name should be saved as your full name.
- Please include the position and country for which you are applying to work in the subject line of the email “Field Civil Engineer in Cameroon”
- Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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