Site Engineer
Support construction and rehabilitation of infrastructure projects in assigned districts.
Overview
Support construction and rehabilitation of infrastructure projects in assigned districts.
You have:
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical field.
- 1–2 years of experience in rural infrastructure, irrigation systems, watershed management, or small-scale construction projects (community-based preferred).
- Experience conducting field measurements, technical assessments, BoQ verification, and construction supervision.
- Familiarity with Afghanistan’s rural infrastructure context, especially in mountainous provinces such as Panjshir.
- Understanding of community-led planning processes (CBPP) and ability to work closely with communities and local authorities.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, prepare basic sketches, and verify quantities.
- Strong communication, coordination, and teamwork skills.
- Basic proficiency in MS Office and engineering tools (AutoCAD preferred).
- Fluency in Dari required; Pashto and basic English are added advantages.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to oversee a construction project? | This question assesses your experience in construction supervision and project management. | Share a specific project, detailing your responsibilities and outcomes. |
| How do you ensure compliance with technical standards in your work? | This evaluates your understanding of technical guidelines and standards. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience working with local communities on infrastructure projects. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever faced challenges during a construction project? How did you resolve them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to maintain safety standards on-site? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle conflicts among team members on a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain the importance of documentation in construction projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you consider the most critical aspects of project reporting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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