ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

Client of United Nation careers

Within delegated authority, the Associate Engineer will apply professional engineering knowledge and expertise in performance of the following duties: 1. Planning and Design: Applies commonly used engineering calculations, practices and precedents in completing portions of larger projects related to the design, construction, or repair of buildings, roads, bridges, airfields, helipads, railways, docks, waste disposal systems, flood control systems, water treatment facilities, electrical power generation and distribution systems, environmental control systems, field defenses, mine detection and clearance, and other related structures and activities in the field. Conducts preliminary site investigations to obtain field data such as soil characteristics, drainage and other data required for building site selection. Prepares design layout for smaller or less complex portions of buildings and facilities. Produces cost data and estimates on engineering-related requirements of current and planned field missions. Participates in budget projections. Completes architectural and engineering drawings using AutoCAD software. Where necessary, visits work sites for inspection of site conditions and/or for taking of measurements. Converts old/historical drawings to AutoCAD files liaising with GIS office as and when appropriate in providing a consolidated mission wide reference source for maps and layouts. Maintains and controls any request for copies of architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical plans. 2. Implementation: Develops technical data, drawings and records regarding materials, sizes, dimensions, and quantities and costs to be incorporated in formal specifications. Analyzes project proposals to ensure technical feasibility and to ensure that project objectives are attainable within the prescribed resources. Liaises with other engineers and mission specialists responsible for related specialized phases to arrive at mutually satisfactory approaches to problems by exchanging and comparing data. Undertakes research to gather information (e.g., soil condition, topo surveys, geotechnical data etc.) related to engineering projects. Prepares engineering presentations using advances in technologies. Evaluate technical proposals from bidders/vendors for solicitation processes. Provides where possible recommendations for improvement to current Unit workflows/processes and implement (in coordination with respective unit staff). Apply standard engineering practices & precedents in construction, maintenance & repairs of installations, structures, and facilities. 3. Performs other duties as required.