Tetra Tech Inc. is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees – 20,000 employees in our 450 offices around the world. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resources management, energy, and international development.

Tetra Tech Inc. is working on USAID-Ethiopia’s Engineering Services and Construction Oversight – Phase III (ESCO-III) project. The project includes providing engineering services and oversight for health facilities, warehouses, rural & urban water supply and sanitation (WASH) facilities, and similar.

Tetra Tech Inc. is currently seeking expressions of interest for a Senior WASH Engineer to work on a USAID-funded project under ESCO-III and mainly support the WASH program. The successful candidate will work with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and thus an inquisitive mind, solid technical background in Water Engineering, and knowledge of general construction practices with a strong desire to apply engineering principles to unique and complex engineering projects are desirable.

Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. The Senior WASH Engineer will be responsible for the following activities:

• Provide WASH technical expertise and support WASH Activity management on water and wastewater disposal applications on the WASH Activities

• Support design associated with ancillary WASH infrastructure as needed on the other programs. 

• Demonstrate proficiency on structural and water engineering design, in addition to other engineering design

• Provide technical support and advise on WASH related work; perform technical reviews of submittals, such as requests for information (RFI), change requests, BOQ, schedules, etc.

• Keep track of USAID contractors’ or Implementing Partners’ document review process

• Maintain up-to-date pricing/cost guidance associated with WASH related infrastructure

• Coordinate cross-training of regional engineers on WASH projects

• Conduct field visits to supplement the Regional Engineers’ field inspections and observations.

• Work within an extremely tight schedule to accurate, complete, and timely delivery of assigned tasks

• Provide quality control of design drawings prior to internal & client submittal

• Other duties assigned by the Chief of Party or Program Managers

• Reports to the WASH Programs Manager.

Job Requirements

Essential educational, experience, and competency requirements are:

• Applicant must be Ethiopian

• Hold a minimum of Bachelor Degree (Master’s degree preferred) in Civil Engineering, Water Resource Engineering or equivalent 

• Ethiopian Civil Engineering License, or eligibility for license

• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible water engineering experience with public facility renovation design, site development, and collaboration with multi-discipline engineers; strong knowledge of structural and hydraulic design of small and medium-scale WASH, irrigation structures, public infrastructure facilities and similar is highly desirable

• Relevant design and site supervision experience, preferably on USAID or donor-funded construction activities

• Expert knowledge of applicable codes and standards

• Demonstrated experience supervising construction projects, preparing supervision reports.

• Experience in project management and coordination including team management

• Self-driven and result oriented 

• Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software and Microsoft package

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

• Proficiency in English, both oral and written

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

To be considered for evaluation, candidates must follow and submit the following:

• Indicate the title of the position you are applying for on the email subject

• Cover letter (mention the position you are applying in the cover letter)

• Resume/CV

• Three professional references.

How to Apply

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are delivered, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. Only electronic submission of applications will be considered for evaluation. Please submit your application through GLS.ESCO3@tetratech.com The closing date for application is on Monday May 15, 2023.  

Tetra tech Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and any other characteristics protected by the law.