Chief Engineer (Civil / Water Supply Project) – 3,000,000

Team 25 (VAC)

Job Location: Hlaing Township
Type of Business/Product: Engineering & Construction/ Water Supply Project

Gender: Male (1)

Job Ref No.: 25P2159
Salary: 3,000,000 /- Kyats

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 10+ years of experience in water supply or utility engineering projects.
At least 3–5 years in a senior engineering or management role.
Strong technical knowledge in pipeline design, hydraulic modelling, structural analysis, pump station design, and system integration.
Experience establishing technical criteria, policies, and system standards across multiple facilities.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to coordinate effectively with consultants, contractors, and government stakeholders.
Knowledge of international standards (AWWA, ISO, BS, etc.) related to water supply infrastructure.
Ability to manage complex technical teams and large-scale infrastructure designs.

Job Descriptions

Engineering Leadership & Team Management

Lead, manage, and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Assign responsibilities, monitor team performance, and ensure timely delivery of all engineering outputs.
Review and validate design calculations, drawings, hydraulic models, and structural analyses.
Support the professional development of junior and mid-level engineers through guidance.

Technical Authority & Decision-Making

Determine and enforce technical policies and standards for all facilities.
Establish and issue the Project Design Criteria, ensuring consistency across all design packages.
Provide clear, timely decisions on engineering matters including alignment selection, structure design, hydraulic considerations, and technical alternatives.
Serve as the final approver for the 90% design review, ensuring that all designs are complete, accurate, and ready for finalization.

Stakeholder Communication & Coordination

Coordinate with government authorities for approvals, permits, and regulatory compliance.
Engage with outsourced consultants, external designers, and specialist advisors.
Collaborate with internal teams including project management, procurement, survey, and construction teams.
Represent the project in technical meetings, providing clear, professional explanations and justifications.

Technical Oversight of Design Works

Oversee conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design of water supply pipelines, reservoirs, pump stations, treatment structures, and related infrastructure.
Review hydraulic modelling outputs, system simulations, and scenario analyses.
Ensure all design works follow project standards, local regulations, and international best practices.
Provide solutions to engineering challenges encountered during site investigations, alignment selection, or construction stages.

Quality Assurance & Documentation

Ensure all engineering deliverables meet the required quality, accuracy, and completeness.
Review and approve technical reports, design notes, feasibility assessments, and calculation packages.
Maintain proper documentation for coordination meetings, design approvals, and project handover.
Ensure lessons learned and design modifications are properly recorded and communicated.

Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Holidays: Saturday (Half) & Sunday & public holidays
Benefits: Travel Allowance will be provided.

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