Dam Structural Engineer — Senior Design Review & Oversight

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

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