Infrastructure / Irrigation Engineer

About the role

INTER SOS is recruiting an Infrastructure / Irrigation Engineer in Nigeria, working under the Livelihood Project Manager. The engineer leads all civil, structural and electrical works on livelihood facilities in MMC, Jere and Mafa LGAs, ensuring structures are safe, durable and flood-protected, and are handed over with the documents needed for maintenance.

Key responsibilities

• Assess the condition of buildings, roofs, foundations, boreholes, tanks, fencing and drainage, check site risks such as flood exposure and erosion, and produce assessment reports with photos, ratings, prioritised works, BoQs and cost estimates.
• Design drawings, specifications and BoQs for repairs and minor works, and design solar power and electrical installations for the Mafa tailoring hub, feed mill and irrigation pumps, coordinating with the Agricultural Engineer.
• Design borehole rehabilitation, apply accessible and gender-sensitive design, and obtain technical approval from the Ministry of Water Resources and relevant government works departments.
• Prepare technical tender documents and evaluation criteria, sit on technical evaluation panels, review contractor plans and enforce health, safety and environmental standards.
• Supervise works on site, check materials and construction against drawings, keep site diaries, approve interim payments and manage variations.
• Carry out completion inspections, issue snag lists and safety certificates, collect as-built drawings and warranties, and manage the defects liability period.
• Prepare preventive maintenance schedules, enter assets in the asset register, train facility committees and provide maintenance cost estimates.
• Report weekly site progress and monthly engineering reports, and follow safeguarding, PSEA and anti-fraud procedures.

Required profile

• B.Eng or B.Sc in Civil Engineering (Structural or Water Resources option preferred), or Building Engineering; M.Eng or M.Sc desirable.
• At least 5 years designing and supervising civil works, including at least 3 years on rural or humanitarian infrastructure.
• Proven experience with BoQs, drawings, specifications, tender documents and contractor management, and with borehole rehabilitation or water supply infrastructure.
• Experience with NGOs, UN agencies or government programmes in North-East Nigeria or a similar setting.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri is an asset.

Required skills

• AutoCAD and quantity surveying, and project scheduling tools
• Quality control and attention to safety on site
• Ability to explain technical issues simply to communities and officials
• Able to plan and manage several sites at once