Site Engineer (Check Dam Construction)

Position Title: Site Engineer (Check Dam Construction)

2025-10-29 Nangarhar Full Time 9

Job Location:	Nangarhar
Nationality:	National
Category:	Engineering
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per MHI Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	MHI/Check-Dam 002/2025
No. Of Jobs:	2
City:	Rodat & Chaparhar District

Organization:	Muslim Hands International
Years of Experience:	5 Years of Experience
Contract Duration:
Gender:	Male
Education:	Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (specialization in Water Resources or Environmental Engineering is an asset
Close date:	2025-10-29

About Muslim Hands International:

Muslim Hands Afghanistan – MHAFG obtained formal registration from the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan in 2005 under registration No. 141. Headquartered in Kabul, MHAFG has since been actively engaged in various relief and development initiatives across the country. Committed to improving the lives of impoverished, marginalized, and vulnerable communities, Muslim Hands Afghanistan is committed to building a secure and resilient society through its core focus areas, including education and vocational training, healthcare, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene, and water purification), orphan sponsorship and protection, livelihood and agriculture support, emergency relief aid, food distribution, Ramadan Iftar, Qurbani, and other humanitarian projects.

Job Descriptions:

Purpose of the Position:

The Site Engineer will be based full-time at the project site(s) and will be responsible for the direct supervision and verification of all civil and check dam-related construction activities. This includes ensuring adherence to technical designs, specifications, environmental and safety regulations, and timelines. The Site Engineer will act as a field-level focal point for technical implementation and coordination with contractors and community stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Construction Supervision & Quality Control:

Monitor daily construction activities for check dams, and related rainwater collection events and facilities.
Ensure construction work is executed per approved designs, technical specifications, and quality standards.
Conduct regular field measurements, check levels and alignments, and validate use of materials.
Identify and report any design or implementation discrepancies and propose corrective actions.

Technical Support & Documentation:

Review and interpret technical drawings and BOQs; provide clarification to the contractor as needed.
Maintain daily site logs, work progress sheets, and photo documentation of construction stages.
Assist in the preparation of as-built drawings and verification of work quantities for contractor billing.

Contractor Coordination:

Liaise with contractors to ensure timely mobilization, resource allocation, and productivity.
Assist the Project Supervisor in assessing contractor performance and progress against milestones.
Coordinate timely resolution of site-level issues affecting construction timelines or quality.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance:

Monitor compliance with HSE standards and ensure all workers are equipped with the required PPE.
Immediately report any safety hazards or accidents and ensure corrective actions are taken.
Support environmental safeguards implementation during construction activities (e.g., erosion control, debris management).

Community & Stakeholder Interaction:

Coordinate closely with community elders and local authorities to facilitate smooth field implementation.
Address basic community concerns and report unresolved issues to the Project Supervisor.
Support awareness sessions related to water safety and hygiene promotion, if required.
Ensure adherence to MHI Code of Conduct and contractual agreement
Ensure sound coordination mechanism with local stakeholders and make sure community engagement and ownership is considered during project implementation

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (specialization in Water Resources or Environmental Engineering is an asset).

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of hands-on field experience in supervising the construction of hydraulic structures, water supply systems, or Irrigation infrastructure.
Prior experience with rural development projects or DRR-focused infrastructure is an advantage.

Technical Skills:

Solid knowledge of concrete and masonry structures, pipe networks, erosion control measures, and Irrigation infrastructure.
Ability to use surveying tools, field-level engineering software (AutoCAD, GPS tools), and conduct