Senior Engineer

Job Description

The Dominica Water and Sewerage Company (DOWASCO)seeks an experienced Senior Engineer to lead engineering projects and assist the Chief Engineer in managing the department. This position requires a seasoned professional with expertise in design, supervision, and project management, particularly in water supply systems.

Responsibility

• Assume the responsibilities of the Chief Engineer in his absence.
• Assist the Chief Engineer in planning of the activities of the Department, including task assignment to engineers and technical assistants and monitoring of the status of deliverables.
• Review designs, cost estimates, reports, and correspondence prepared by engineers and technical assistants and provide the relevant assistance to ensure their quality.
• Manage the project procurement process to include preparation and distribution of tender documents, organisation of site visits, addressing queries by tenderers, chairing of tender opening sessions, serving on tender evaluation committees, preparation of tender evaluation reports, and preparation of contract documents.
• Supervise the activities of the technical assistants, paying due attention to their motivation and development.
• Design and execute all renovation works to and expansion of DOWASCO’s office buildings, storage sites, plants, and other structures.
• Undertake engineering surveys, designs, analysis, and preparation of cost estimates for engineering projects, including water supply and distribution reticulation, storage reservoirs, intakes, pump houses, sewerage networks, etc.
• As assigned, review and evaluate incoming public and private water and sewerage project proposals, requests, and bids to determine acceptability; estimate time, personnel, material, and financial requirements for implementation; assess adequacy of engineering design standards.
• Collect relevant field data necessary for proper system design and hydraulic analysis.
• Prepare annual and other periodic work programmes and budgets, for the implementation of assigned projects.
• Maintain an effective project management and control system to ensure timely monitoring and adjustment of project activities.
• Participate as required in meetings with international agencies, Government authorities, consultants, contractors, etc. regarding water conservation, treatment, and management, land use, climate change, hydro-meteorological and other integrated water resource management related matters.
• Participate in DOWASCO’s Strategic Planning process.
• Assist with the establishment of policies, procedures, and standards for the efficient operations of the department.
• Keep abreast of technological trends and developments in the water supply and sewerage industry and related continuation fields.
• Undertake supervision and inspection of construction works to ensure that technical standards are met.
• Assist with establishment and maintenance of DOWASCO’s technical library and the organisation of training sessions on the implementation of new construction techniques and procedures.
• Undertake other related assignments for the benefit and development of DOWASCO.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Hydrological Engineering, closely-related discipline, with a minimum of seven years of suitable experience in engineering design, supervision and project management, including experience in design of water supply systems
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and use of hydraulic modelling software such as EpaNET and WaterCAD
• Familiarity with structural design and design of public infrastructure
• Proficiency in Supervisory Management
• Proficiency in Report Writing
• Excellent mentorship and interpersonal skills
• Prior experience working in a water utility would be advantageous
• A Valid Driver’s License
• Ownership of Suitable Motor Vehicle

Benefits and Others

Application letters along with curriculum vitae may be submitted via email to dowasco@dowasco.dm or in a single sealed envelope at the address below, by 4:00 pm on Friday, March 14, 2025:

The Manager Customer Service and Human Resource Development
Dominica Water and Sewerage Company
P.O. Box 185
3 High Street
Roseau
Commonwealth of Dominica

Sealed envelopes or email subject lines should include the name and address of the applicant as well as the position being applied for.