Sanitary Engineer

Location Type: Addis Ababa

Deadline:  June 12, 2026- June 20, 2026

Salary: Negotiable and attractive 

Reports To: Site Engineer 

Key Role Responsibilities of a Sanitary Engineer

A Sanitary Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the building's water, and drainage systems are safe, efficient, and compliant with local building codes.

Before construction begins, the sanitary engineer must meticulously audit the design drawings.

• Review plumbing, drainage, and fire protection layouts against architectural and structural drawings to identify and resolve clashes

• Verify hydraulic calculations for water demand, peak wastewater discharge, and rainwater runoff to ensure pipe sizing, pump capacities, and water storage volumes are adequate.

• Suggest cost-effective, high-performance material alternatives.

Supervise the installation of the entire water cycle:

• Cold & Hot Water Systems: Booster pump sets, water meters for individual units, central or individual water heaters, and ring mains.

• Wastewater & Soil Systems: Soil and waste stacks, vent pipes, and grease traps for kitchen lines.

• Stormwater Systems: Roof drainage, balconies outlets, rainwater downpipes, and connection to the municipal storm drain.

• Coordinate with the structural team to ensure pipe sleeves are accurately placed in concrete slabs and shear walls before pouring concrete.

• Material Inspection: Verify that delivered plumbing materials (PPR, HDPE, PVC pipes, valves, fittings, pumps, and sanitary fixtures) match approved technical data sheets and project specifications.

• Storage Oversight: Ensure materials are stored correctly on site.

• Workmanship Inspection: Check pipe slope gradients, alignment, hanger/support spacing, and joint sealing to prevent future sags or leaks.

Job Requirements

Testing, Commissioning, and Quality Assurance

• Pressure Testing: Conduct hydrostatic pressure tests on water supply lines to check for leaks.

• Gravity/Leak Testing: Perform smoke, air, or water tests on drainage and soil stacks to guarantee watertight joints.

• Disinfection: Oversee the flushing and chlorination of the domestic water system before final handover to ensure water safety.

• Pump Commissioning: Test and calibrate water booster pumps, sump pumps, and transfer systems to ensure automatic float switches and pressure settings function correctly.

Coordination and Project Management

• MEP Coordination: Work closely with Electrical Engineers (for pump power supply and control panels) and HVAC Engineers (for drainage of AC condensate lines).

• Quantity Take-Offs (QTO): Track material consumption, verify subcontractor progress invoices against actual site installations, and manage variations or additional work orders.

• As-Built Documentation: Prepare and maintain precise "as-built" drawings, operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals, and testing logs for the eventual handing over to the property management team.

How To Apply

Submit your application via email to: realityhrgs@gmail.com
Or apply in person at:

Reality Plaza Building, 6th Floor
HRGS Department Office
Near Bole Brass, close to You Go City Church
Addis Ababa

For Further Information

Telephone: 011 666 3336 / 0950 253 532

Job Requirements Candidates should have proven experience in plumbing system testing and commissioning, including conducting hydrostatic pressure tests on water supply lines to identify leaks. They should be skilled in performing smoke, air or water tests on drainage systems and soil stacks to verify watertight joints, and have experience overseeing the flushing and chlorination of domestic water systems prior to final handover to ensure compliance with water safety standards. How to Apply Submit your non-returnable application and CV along with supporting documents in person to the office located at Reality Plaza Building, 6th Floor HRGS Department Office Near Bole Brass, close to You Go City Church or Via email realityhrgs@gmail.com. For further information contact Tel: +251116663336 / +251950253532