Water Supply Engineer

Background

Nugal Water Company (NUWACO) is a leading provider of water services in the nugal region, committed to delivering high-quality water supply and sustainable water management solutions. We are looking to recruit a skilled Water Resource Engineer to join our team. The post-holder will be responsible designing, development, and maintenance of water infrastructure, such as water supply systems, wastewater treatment, and distribution networks.

Job Advertisement: Water Resource Engineer

Position Title: Water Supply Engineer
Location: Garowe, Puntland, Somalia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 10th September 2024

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing, development, and maintenance of water infrastructure, such as water supply systems, wastewater treatment, and distribution networks.
• Conduct thorough analysis of water supply systems, including source identification, water quality assessment, and demand forecasting.
• Design and develop efficient water treatment processes, considering factors such as sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, and chemical dosing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan, design, and implement water distribution systems, ensuring optimal hydraulic performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Perform hydraulic modeling and simulations to evaluate system performance and identify potential improvements.
• Conduct field investigations and collect data for water infrastructure projects, including site surveys, water sampling, and monitoring.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports for water projects.
• Evaluate and select appropriate water infrastructure materials, equipment, and technologies.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and environmental standards throughout all project stages.
• Collaborate with government agencies, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in water engineering practices and contribute to ongoing professional development.
• Designing and maintaining water treatment plants, pipelines, and reservoirs.
• Managing water resources to ensure sustainable supply and quality for communities
• Overseeing the construction and operation of hydraulic structures such as boreholes, dams, canals etc
• Assessing water availability, developing water supply and distribution systems
• designing water treatment and wastewater management facilities
• Developing strategies for water conservation and efficient use.
• Upgrading urban water distribution networks
• Employs CAD software, hydraulic modeling tools, and SCADA systems for design and monitoring.
• Ensure the good quality of water structures under construction to ensure the usage of quality construction materials such as cement, ballast sand pipes, fittings, solar panels, and pumps
• Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, officers, local government and communities to develop integrated water management plans.
• Conduct technical assessments for new boreholes, dams and develop drawings and detailed Bill of quantities (BOQs).
• Compile a progress report and provide briefings on a daily basis on progress made, using material with photos as evidence.

• Bachelor’s degree in water engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in water resources management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of water resource cycle, and watershed management.
• Proficiency in water resource modeling software (e.g., HEC-HMS, SWAT, MODFLOW) and GIS applications.
• Experience with data collection and analysis related to water resources including fieldwork.
• Knowledge of water resource policies, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-specialists.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel within the Nugal region as required.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs and a cover letter detailing their experience and qualifications, and any relevant supporting documents to [email protected] by 10th September, 2024 Please include " Water Resource Engineer Application" in the subject line of your email.

NUWACO is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encouraged female candidates to apply.