Project Design Engineer

Position Title: Project Design Engineer
Reports to: Senior Projects Manager
Location: Sharm El Sheikh

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: Local contractors (technical engineering)

FUNCTION: Develop project specification outputs and support documentation as directed by the Senior Projects Manager (SPM). Generates AutoCAD drawings as part of each project. Performs site layout and data collection using total station, theodolite, and level. Collects and collates drawings for all projects and program phases. Review contractor technical submittals and shop drawings. Acts as the custodian for all as-built drawings. Assists project managers on-site with local contractor technical coordination and oversight, as required. RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Interprets and analyses design briefs and work packages in support of project managers.

2. Review end-user requirements, investigate parameters, and identify design and delivery options and alternatives in order to make recommendations to project managers.

3. Performs basic site surveying and assesses services and utility requirements as well as infrastructure network impact.

4. Prepares technical specifications and assists project managers in their preparation of statements of work and design drawings.

5. Reviews contractor shop drawings, contractor submittals, as well as plans, specifications, estimates and calculations and advises project managers on action needed.

6. Assists project managers to coordinate with contractors and/or subcontractors, to act as a local communication conduit. Monitors their performance with regards to time and quality of work, in conformity with the contracted design specification.

7. Interfaces with project stakeholders, as directed by the Senior Projects Manager.

8. Oversees testing, commissioning and start-up activities on projects, as required.

9. Designs and details technical engineering solutions for new construction, project variations and in support of Facilities Maintenance.

10. Supports the Project Supervisor (Environment, Quality & Safety) in their management of QA/QC programs, reviewing and advising on contractor submittals (QA) and conducting regular site inspections (QC), as required

11. Responsible for generating AutoCAD drawings.

12. Acts as the custodian for as built drawings, updates asbuilt drawings and record drawings as directed by the SPM.

13. Performs additional engineering duties if required by the Force Engineering Officer.

POSTION REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE. Four-year university degree, with major coursework in Civil Engineering or related field. Professional studies in Land Surveying are required, including the use of Theodolites, Total Station and Levels.

At least five years of professional engineering design experience, ideally with experience directly supervising contractors on-site. Must be fully familiar with the construction industry within the Sinai and Egypt.

SKILLS. Must possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Word, and Excel. Must be fully AutoCAD trained. Should possess a robust understanding of local and international

construction regulations and codes. The ability to manage multiple tasks, often with competing deadlines, is required.

LANGUAGE. Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic.