Pavement Design Engineer

About Kabul Municipality

Job Summary

Job Summary:
Objectives of the Assignment
The main objectives of this assignment, under the supervision of the Supervision and Design Manager, shall be:
i. To design the KMDP upgrading road projects considering sustainable design concepts such as pervious pavements and retention basins.
ii. Monitor implementation of the prepared designs, particularly, for new concepts.
iii. Share the knowledge of sustainable designs with the teammates.
Scope of Services:
The Pavement Design Engineer shall, but not limited to, undertake the followings:
 Review and comment on site topography
 Review and comment on the geotechnical investigation
 Review and comment on hydrology/hydraulics reports/data
 Consider the best practices on sustainability for pavement design
 Conduct benefit cost analysis of the design alternatives
 Recommend a feasible pavement type (Permeable, AC, PCC, ...)
 Analysis and design of the pavements structures
 Analysis and design of drainage structures (ditches, culverts, …)
 Visit the project site to ensure a feasible design
 Provide design report
 Prepare design drawings
 Work in close coordination with other design engineers.
 Participate in the seminars/workshops and share the gained knowledge with the team.
 Facilitate and conduct trainings for project staff and Civil Servants from Kabul Municipality.
 Carry out any other tasks (relevant to the ToR) assigned by the Supervision and Design Manager or the Team Leader.
Reporting:
The Pavement Design Engineer will prepare and submit weekly reports on his/her activities to the Supervision and Design Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

Major duties & responsibilities:

The duties & responsibilities of the Design Engineer shall comprise (but not necessarily be limited to the following items).

Preparing a complete & comprehensive plan for design process, as per KMDP general upgrading plan;

Responsible and undertake design duties for road & miscellaneous design (drainages, culverts, footpaths & other related structures);

Collect design data from the field and KM relevant departments;

Check & review to be ensure that collected data & survey data are as per site, realistic and update;

Interpret survey results into technical drawings;

Prepare design drawings using Civil 3D, AutoCAD or any similar type of software;

Prepare design reports, drawings, profiles, cross sections, material and cost estimates;

Ensure that the technical issues were highly considered while the Gozars’ boundaries being delineated.

Ensure all designs are suitable and in compliance with KMDP technical specification & standards,

Provide technical advice and assistance to KMDP contractors;

Ensure that the design and estimation for all upgrading projects are covered and the plans are achieved.

Promoting and improving professional standards for road engineering design;

Undertaking design duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager,

Advising and supporting the Supervision Engineer and the QA/QC Engineers on any technical design issues arising from the projects;

Advising the Project Manager on project design in all projects.

Perform any other duty in line with this ToR as requested by the KMDP management.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

The successful candidate should have Afghan nationality and should fulfill, as the minimum, the following requirements;

Minimum, Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, preferably Master's degree in Structural/Material engineering

Minimum, 5 years’ experience in design and construction of road projects

Minimum, 2 years’ experience in pavement design

High degree of familiarity with pavement design software and guides is essential.

The candidate should be fluent in written and spoken English as well as local languages.

Have good communication skills


The successful candidate should have Afghan nationality and should fulfill, as the minimum, the following requirements;

Minimum, Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, preferably Master's degree in Structural/Material engineering

Minimum, 5 years’ experience in design and construction of road projects

Minimum, 2 years’ experience in pavement design

High degree of familiarity with pavement design software and guides is essential.

The candidate should be fluent in written and spoken English as well as local languages.

Have good communication skills

Submission Guideline

Interested candidates should submit their Application in writing and clearly indicating the position and vacancy number.
Please note, while sending your CV & Cover letter clearly highlighting how you are suitable for the position, mention the vacancy number and position in the subject line, application received after the closing date 28-02-2017 and without subject will not be given consideration.
Only short listed candidates whose application responds to the above criteria will be contacted for written test and interview.

Functional Area

Engineering

Countries

Submission Email

kmdp.hr@gmail.com

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