WASH Engineer

The WASH Engineer is responsible for the technical planning, design, construction supervision, and quality assurance of water supply and related infrastructure under the AQUA Project. The role leads technical assessments, prepares engineering designs, bills of quantities, and specifications, and oversees contractors to ensure works are completed safely, on schedule, and to required quality standards. The WASH Engineer supports the sustainability of project investments through operator training, operation and maintenance planning, water quality monitoring, and source protection measures. The role also contributes to technical monitoring, reporting, and learning, and works closely with local government units, water districts, community stakeholders, and project partners. The position reports to the Project Manager and is based in Virac, Catanduanes or Canlaon, Negros Oriental, with regular travel to supported communities and sites.

Assessment, Design and Bills of Quantities

• Conduct technical assessments of proposed sites, including water source availability, demand, climate and drought risks, accessibility, and operational feasibility.
• Prepare and validate designs for climate-resilient water supply systems, including rainwater harvesting, water storage, solar-powered groundwater systems, and water treatment facilities.
• Develop bills of quantities, cost estimates, technical specifications, and material requirements for project infrastructure and related equipment.
• Integrate accessibility, gender, and inclusion considerations into technical designs through consultation with communities, including women and persons with disabilities.
• Provide technical support to procurement processes, including preparation of technical requirements, evaluation of bids, and recommendation of contractors and suppliers.
• Review and confirm technical designs and specifications with relevant government authorities, water districts, and other stakeholders.

Construction, Commissioning and Handover

• Supervise contractors and construction activities, ensuring adherence to approved designs, quality standards, safety requirements, and implementation schedules.
• Inspect materials, equipment, and completed works, and certify construction progress and completion for payment and acceptance.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including site records, inspection reports, and as-built drawings.
• Conduct or oversee testing, water quality verification, and commissioning of completed facilities.
• Lead the handover of completed facilities to communities, water user groups, and local government counterparts, including provision of operation and maintenance documentation.
• Monitor and address defects, warranty issues, and corrective actions following handover.

Operation, Maintenance and Source Protection

• Provide technical support and capacity building to facility operators, community associations, and local stakeholders on operation, maintenance, minor repairs, and water quality monitoring.
• Develop technical recommendations to support sustainable system operation, including maintenance planning, spare parts requirements, and cost recovery mechanisms.
• Design and oversee implementation of nature-based source protection measures to strengthen water security and climate resilience.
• Support the establishment of water source monitoring systems and technical thresholds to inform drought preparedness and early warning mechanisms.
• Provide technical input to community awareness and behavior change activities related to water safety, hygiene, and sustainable water resource management.
• Monitor the performance of completed facilities and source protection measures, recommending corrective actions where required.

Technical Quality Assurance and Safety

• Ensure compliance with approved designs, technical standards, and organizational procedures through regular inspections, testing, and quality control checks.
• Monitor the performance of completed facilities and oversee corrective actions to address defects, operational issues, and quality concerns.
• Promote safe construction practices and ensure compliance with site safety, environmental, and safeguarding requirements, escalating incidents and risks as required.
• Coordinate contractors and field-based project staff to support effective planning, implementation, and quality assurance of project activities.
• Provide technical mentoring and on-the-job coaching to community technicians, operators, and junior project staff.

Technical Monitoring, Reporting and Learning

• Monitor and report on technical performance indicators, including construction progress, water quality, system functionality, and facility performance.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and supporting evidence for project management and donor reporting requirements.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and verification activities, including baseline and endline assessments, technical audits, and validation of project results.
• Document technical lessons, innovations, and good practices, and contribute to project learning, reviews, and knowledge-sharing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Professional Engineer (PRC) license.
• Training in WASH programming, climate-resilient infrastructure, renewable energy systems, disaster risk reduction, or environmental management.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in the design, construction, supervision, or operation of water supply and related infrastructure projects.
• Experience preparing technical designs, bills of quantities, cost estimates, and technical specifications.
• Experience supervising contractors and conducting quality assurance for construction works.
• Experience with solar-powered water systems, water quality monitoring, or nature-based water resource management approaches.
• Strong technical knowledge of water supply systems, construction practices, and operation and maintenance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and reporting skills.
• Experience working on donor-funded WASH, resilience, climate adaptation, or community infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with local government units, water service providers, and community organizations.
• Knowledge of accessibility, gender and inclusion considerations in infrastructure design and service delivery.

Work Location: In person