WASH Engineer

This position is located in Yumbe, Uganda. Applications for this position will be accepted until August 18, 2022**.**

Who is Water Mission?

Water Mission is a rapidly growing Christian engineering nonprofit working to end the global water crisis by building safe water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions in developing nations and disaster areas. Guided by love, excellence, and integrity, we are driven to share clean, safe water and God’s love with all. To date, we have served more than 7 million people in 57 countries. Working at Water Mission is as much a calling as it is a career, and we are searching for people with the courage, passion, and drive to help us change the world. Read more about our Statement of Faith and Christian Mission.

What is the opportunity?

Under the direction of the WASH Team Leader and Humanitarian Response Manager, the WASH Engineer is responsible for performing engineering tasks within the Uganda Country Program following established standards and procedures. This position requires that the person resides near the Yumbe, Uganda office. The position requires travel to remote locations within the respective region to carry out assessments, inspections, or training. A flexible working schedule is possible with this position.

The WASH Engineer will be responsible for ensuring all work is completed to a high degree of excellence and according to all standards, values, and requirements of Water Mission Uganda.  Because Water Mission Uganda seeks to share the news of the Living Water, all employees are expected to share the gospel through their words and actions.

A successful WASH Engineer will:

• Provide technical direction and assistance for technicians, contractors, and volunteers in the field.
• Provide onsite project management in support of approved projects.
• Conduct field inspections and site assessments as needed under the direction of the Operations Manager.
• Maintain regular contact with supervisors and stakeholders through timely reporting.
• Perform engineering tasks, including water hydraulic design calculations and development of plans, specifications, and structural drawings.
• Conduct engineering field work and design according to the established engineering principles and standards to a high degree of excellence and dependable accuracy.
• Layout and design of water systems, including source, pumping, treatment, storage, and distribution.
• Perform assessments in communities, including water quality and quantity testing, survey measurements, and other aspects as may be required.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by your supervisor.

Essential Requirements

• Personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and Core Values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
• Bachelor’s Level Degree or Associate Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 2 years of experience working on schematic capture programs.
• Optimum operating condition by performing preventative maintenance.
• Fundamental skills in written composition, proofreading, and editing.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Capacity to learn new software applications and perform basic arithmetic calculation.
• Experience working in AutoCAD (2D and) to develop technical drawings is desirable.
• Experience in developing SORs/SoWs for complex building construction and renovation projects is desirable.
• Ability to organize personal workload and achieve on-time results.
• Strong work ethic.
• Commitment to the organization's values and mission and ending the global water crisis.
• Legal authorization to work in Uganda without sponsorship.