Technical Lead, Water & Civil Engineer – Infra Projects

CDM Smith; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 5,580,000 - 9,486,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Water & Civil Engineer (Technical Lead) to provide strategic engineering guidance for the KWSSIP-2 project in Karachi. The role leads technical advisory, design reviews, and QA/QC across the program, coordinating with DSCs, contractors and PIU to meet standards and schedules.

The candidate should have extensive experience in water/wastewater infrastructure, project delivery, and international best practices, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Water and Wastewater Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, ora relateddiscipline. Candidatespossessingonly aBachelor'sdegree may be considered if accompanied by exceptional relevant experience.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in water supply, wastewater, sewerage, utility, or related infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering design review, construction supervision, project implementation support, and quality management.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects involving multiple contracts and stakeholders.
• Membership in, or eligibility for membership in, a recognized professional engineering institution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal technical advisor to the Team Leader, Project Director, and PIU on water supply, wastewater, and civil infrastructure matters.
• Provide technical guidance on project implementation strategies, engineering challenges, construction sequencing, and infrastructure performance.
• Support technical decision-making and recommend solutions to complex design and construction issues.
• Review engineering studies, designs, specifications, reports, and technical submissions prepared by consultants and contractors.
• Assess the technical adequacy, constructability, functionality, and sustainability of proposed engineering solutions.
• Provide recommendations on design optimization, risk mitigation, and technical improvements.
• Monitor the progress of ongoing infrastructure works andidentifytechnical constraints that couldimpactproject delivery.
• Participate in site visits and progress reviews to verifyimplementationquality and compliance with project requirements.
• Support resolution of technical issues affecting project schedules, costs, and performance.
• Support the review and strengthening of QA/QC systemsestablishedfor project implementation.
• Assess quality management processes, inspection procedures, testing protocols, and performance standards across project contracts.
• Adviseproject leadership on corrective actions and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support during the preparation and review of procurement documents for major infrastructure investments.
• Participate in technical evaluations of bids and proposalssubmittedby contractors, suppliers, and consulting firms.
• Assistin assessing methodologies, staffing plans, equipment proposals, and technical compliance.
• Identifyengineering andimplementationrisks that could affect project outcomes.
• Support the development of mitigation measures and corrective action plans.
• Provide technical input related to contract administration, variations, claims, disputes, and performance management.
• Mentor and support PIU personnel to strengthen technical and project management capabilities.
• Contribute to training programs, technical workshops, and institutional strengthening initiatives.
• Support documentation of lessons learned and best practices for long-term sector development.
• Advanced knowledge of water supply, wastewater, sewerage, and utility infrastructure systems.
• Strong understanding of engineering design principles, construction methodologies, and project delivery processes.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing complex civil and water infrastructure designs.
• Strong construction monitoring and contract administration capabilities.
• Ability toidentifytechnical risks and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and recommendations.
• Familiarity with international quality management standards and engineering best practices.
• Fluency in English.

Skills

Water supply

Wastewater systems

Civil engineering

Contract administration

Quality management

Project management

Analytical thinking

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or related

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Water & Civil Engineer (Technical Lead) to provide strategic engineering guidance for the KWSSIP-2 project in Karachi. The role leads technical advisory, design reviews, and QA/QC across the program, coordinating with DSCs, contractors and PIU to meet standards and schedules.

The candidate should have extensive experience in water/wastewater infrastructure, project delivery, and international best practices, with strong leadership and communication skills.