Research Consultant (Civil Engineering)

Job description

The Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Division (PEMRD) of the Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS) invites applications from qualified, competent and motivated young professionals on a full-time contractual basis. The selected candidates will be engaged in multidisciplinary teams undertaking Feasibility Studies, Environmental Studies (IEE, EIA, ESIA etc.), Engineering and Planning Studies, Survey Activities, Land Acquisition and Resettlement Planning, and other technical assignments related to Solar Parks, Gas Transmission Pipelines, Electricity Transmission Lines, Heavy Industrial Facilities, Power and Energy Infrastructure, and other development projects.

Employment conditions: Full-time, contractual. Initial contract duration 6 (six) months, extension subject to project requirements and satisfactory performance. Salary negotiable. Duty station: CEGIS, Dhaka, with frequent field visits to project locations (including occasional weekends) as required.

How to apply: submit an updated and detailed CV (relevant experience, projects, technical competencies, software proficiency, research experience and publications) and a cover letter to [email protected]. Candidates must clearly mention their expected monthly salary (in BDT) in their CV or cover letter; applications without it may not be considered. Email subject line: "Application for Research Consultant - Civil Engineering". Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; assessment may include a written examination, practical assessment, technical interview and/or presentation. The authority reserves the right to reject all or any application.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and contribute to GIS-based spatial analysis and engineering-related mapping for infrastructure projects
• Supervise and coordinate topographic surveys, route alignment surveys and other engineering survey activities
• Review and verify survey data, maps, longitudinal profiles, cross-sectional profiles and other technical deliverables
• Contribute to engineering assessments, preliminary designs and technical evaluations of infrastructure components
• Perform or contribute to mathematical modelling, including environmental, hydraulic, hydrological and water-sector modelling
• Assist in engineering calculations and technical assessments for relevant infrastructure components
• Contribute to quantity estimation, cost estimates and preliminary budgeting of project components
• Participate in alternative analysis, engineering feasibility assessments and technical evaluations
• Contribute to Feasibility Study reports, EIA/ESIA reports and other technical documents

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from a reputed university
• M.Sc. in Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline preferred
• Preferably 1-3 years of experience in infrastructure development, feasibility studies, engineering studies, environmental studies or survey assignments
• Practical experience in topographic surveys, route surveys, engineering assessments and preparation/review of survey deliverables
• Experience in mathematical modelling, particularly environmental, hydraulic/hydrological or water-sector modelling
• Interest in engineering design, particularly structural and infrastructure design and engineering drawings, is an added advantage
• Working knowledge of GIS and spatial analysis, AutoCAD and engineering design applications
• Experience in quantity estimation, cost estimation and preliminary engineering designs
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary professional teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Good communication, coordination and interpersonal skills
• Strong technical writing skills with close attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and meet demanding deadlines
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Willingness to undertake frequent field visits to remote project locations, including occasional weekends

Benefits

• Initial six-month contract with possible extension
• Exposure to multidisciplinary energy and infrastructure projects

Skills

• AutoCAD
• Civil Engineering
• Cost Estimation
• GIS
• Hydrological Modelling
• Topographic Survey