Civil Structural Engineer

SMEC (an SJ Group company); American Samoa; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (an SJ Group company) in Samoa seeks an experienced civil engineer to oversee the technical design and support construction supervision to ensure the dam’s structural integrity. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and chartered/professional registration with international recognition, including Samoa’s IPES.

The candidate will review detailed dam designs, establish QA systems, and supervise civil works to maintain safety, quality and project timelines, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Registration as Chartered or Professional Engineer by internationally recognised body (Samoa: IPES).

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and design documents of civil structures produced by the contractors on quality and conformity of the proposed design and advise IAs on necessary adjustments.
• Assist the MWTI in preparing operation and maintenance strategy documents from the viewpoint of civil engineering.
• Establish a quality assurance system.
• Supervise civil works of operation of the AMDP MWTI.
• Ensure adherence to project schedule.
• Record events leading to delays in operational activities.
• Ensure the safety and structural integrity of the dam during operation; Execute skill transfer programs for AMDP MWTI personnel during the operation stage.
• Assist AMDP MWTI in conducting maintenance of the civil structures.
• Establish document management system for reports on operation and maintenance activities for civil works.
• Assist in maintaining sound external relations and personnel relations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Registration as Chartered or Professional Engineer (IPES Samoa)

Job description

For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.

We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.

Along with parent company the SJ Group, 2016-2022 was a period of significant growth and development for SMEC. Spanning 40+ countries and with the specialist expertise of over 5,000 employees, SMEC continued to deliver complex major projects, world‑class technical excellence and advanced engineering solutions. As part of the SJ Group, SMEC is able to leverage the capabilities of our parent and sister companies to operate flexibly and effectively in local and global markets. We have access to global network of design and engineering expertise, with 16,000 colleagues across 10 multi‑disciplinary brands including architects, designers, planners, engineers and other specialists.

About the Role

The expert will oversee the technical aspect of design and support construction supervision to ensure structure integrity of dam.

Qualifications:

• With at least a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and has a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in reviewing detailed dam design.
• Registration as a Chartered or Professional Engineer by internationally recognised institution or association. This is a mandatory requirement. By law of Samoa, engineer shall be registered as a chartered member of the local IPES.

Responsibilities:

• Review drawings and design documents of civil structures produced by the contractors on quality and conformity of the proposed design and advise IAs on necessary adjustment that may be requested to the contractor;
• Assist the MWTI in preparing operation and maintenance strategy documents from the viewpoint of civil engineering;
• Establish a quality assurance system;
• Supervise civil works of operation of the AMDP MWTI;
• Ensure adherence to project schedule;
• Record events are leading to delay in operational activities;
• Ensure the safety and structural integrity of the dam during operation; Execute skill transfer programs for AMDP MWTI personnel during the operation stage;
• Assist AMDP MWTI in conducting maintenance of the civil structures;
• Establish document management system for reports on operation and maintenance activities for civil works;
• Assist in maintaining sound external relations and personnel relations.

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