SENIOR ENGINEER (Level 7)

Closing Date: 
25 Jun 2021
Description: 

The National Works Agency is seeking suitably qualified 
individuals to fill the under-mentioned position

Minimum Requirements
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE 
•   B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering  
•   Advanced specialized training in civil engineering at the 
    postgraduate level 
•   A minimum of seven (7) years Post Graduate experience in 
    Civil Engineering 
•   5 years’ experience in design of Civil Engineering Structures  
•   Experience in bridge inventory management and maintenance

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
•   Highly developed skills in engineering designs 
•   Highly developed team skills 
•   Highly developed project Planning and Management skills 
•   Contract Management Skills 
•   Competence in industry computer applications 
•   Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms 

REPORTS TO:   
SENIOR BRIDGE & STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

SUMMARY OF DUTIES
•   Prepare engineering bridges 
•   Assess technical standards 
•   Develop corrective strategies for engineering/ technical defects 
    and reviewing plans, diagrams and engineering designs 
    completed by the Civil Engineers and other professionals 
•   Assist in developing project proposals  
•   Provide training for civil engineers, other professionals and 
    contractors 
•   Monitor project implementation  
•   Coordinate site surveys and soils investigations for building 
     programme  
•   Responsible for preparing designs, working drawings along 
    with associated materials lists and construction specifications 
•   To provide technical supervision of jobs during construction 
    including periodic site inspections, attending site meetings, 
    issuing of site instructions and design changes. 

Submit application in writing no later than 
Friday, June 25, 2021 to:
Manager, Personnel and Industrial Relations,
National Works Agency,
140 Maxfield Avenue, Kingston 10 or email: 
recruitment@nwa.gov.jm

The National Works Agency thanks all applicants in advance for responding.  Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

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