Hydraulic Structure Design Specialist / Фахівець(чиня) з проєктування гідротехнічних споруд

Sheladia Harvest Project

Local National LTTA Positions

LTTA  – National

Job title: Hydraulic Structure Design Specialist

Location: The position is based in Kyiv, Ukraine, with work conducted at project sites as necessary.

Level of Effort: Full-time, long-term position with billable hours.

The Hydraulic Structure Design Specialist will support the International Irrigation Design and Construction Supervision Engineer (IIDCSE) in various aspects of designing irrigation infrastructures and micro-irrigation facilities. This includes collaborating on the creation of Terms of Reference (TOR) for additional services, assisting in drafting bidding documents, BOQs, and developing technical specifications.

Responsibilities:

1. Assessing reservoir volume requirements to meet water demand projections and creating 3D hydraulic models using specialized software.
2. Generating project schematics illustrating the placement of hydraulic structures along canals, potentially employing GPS for ground truthing.
3. Optimizing the location and dimensions of irrigation pipelines and canals, considering technical, social, and environmental factors.
4. Supporting the IIDCSE in detailed structure design, including drawing preparation, Bill of Quantities (BoQs), and overseeing engineering surveys and field visits.
5. Collaborating with Hydrologists to develop rating curves for control structures.
6. Compiling operation and maintenance manuals for irrigation systems covering technical, operational, and managerial aspects.
7. Aiding in the procurement of A/E services for irrigation/drainage system design.
8. Offering technical guidance to design subcontractors.
9. Creating procedures for managing irrigation/drainage design activities, including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Gantt charts.
10. Establishing document control procedures for all design activities.
11. Supporting GIS activities related to irrigation/drainage design.
12. Contributing to program targets and deliverables as outlined in work plans and contracts.
13. Assisting in developing training materials and conducting training sessions for irrigation/drainage design.
14. Developing templates and guidelines to support design activities.
15. Participating in meetings and workshops related to irrigation/drainage design.
16. Keeping infrastructure managers and IIDCSE informed about significant A/E design service issues.

Supervision and Reporting:

The Hydraulic Structure Design Specialist reports directly to the IIDCSE.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil, hydraulic, or irrigation engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Preferably 10+ years of experience in water resources management projects.
• 5 years’ experience in irrigation system design on projects funded by major international donors.
• Expertise in pressurized/closed irrigation/drainage systems.
• Familiarity with USAID and/or other donor-funded projects preferred.
• Proficiency in hydraulic design software like Epanet/EpaCAD.
• Knowledge of GIS, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD.
• Preference for candidates with experience in Ukrainian government or municipal projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Ukrainian language skills desirable.

Application instructions:

Please submit your CV via email [email protected].  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible. Final deadline for submissions is September 30, 2024.  

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