Resident Engineer

Job description

SYSTRA, an international consulting and engineering group specialising in public transport and mobility, is collecting applications in Dhaka for the position of Resident Engineer (CP-03). Currently, we are bidding for Bangladesh Railways projects. The position of Resident Engineer(CP-03) is the key position in these BIDs. The role is advertised as a key position in SYSTRA's bids for Bangladesh Railways projects and is offered on a contract basis. Duties include: Assist in the design of new railway bridges, including RCC, PSC, and steel structures (ROB, RUB, FOB, minor & major bridges).; Prepare and review General Arrangement Drawings (GADs), structural drawings, and bar bending schedules.; Oversee construction activities at bridge sites to ensure compliance with design, drawings, and quality standards.; Coordinate with contractors, site engineers, and consultants to resolve technical issues during execution.; Monitor casting, erection, and launching of bridge components.; Conduct inspections of ongoing and completed bridge works to ensure structural integrity and workmanship..

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of new railway bridges, including RCC, PSC, and steel structures (ROB, RUB, FOB, minor & major bridges).
• Prepare and review General Arrangement Drawings (GADs), structural drawings, and bar bending schedules.
• Oversee construction activities at bridge sites to ensure compliance with design, drawings, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with contractors, site engineers, and consultants to resolve technical issues during execution.
• Monitor casting, erection, and launching of bridge components.
• Conduct inspections of ongoing and completed bridge works to ensure structural integrity and workmanship.
• Verify reinforcement placement, concrete quality, shuttering, and alignment during various construction stages.
• Ensure proper documentation of checklists, test results, and site records.
• Participate in design and progress review meetings, and address queries from clients or approving authorities.
• Review and validate survey data related to bridge location, alignment, and profile levels.
• Coordinate with survey teams to assess topographical and geotechnical conditions for foundation suitability.
• Prepare daily/weekly progress reports and maintain logs for construction stages.
• Ensure compliance with Indian Railway safety norms and quality control procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Must have a professional qualification as a civil engineer or other applicable professional qualifications.
• 20 years of professional experience.
• Must have proficiency in English
• 15 years of professional experience in civil construction, including one large-scale (>USD 1 billion) underground metro project.
• 3 years of working experience as a Resident Engineer in the underground metro project.
• 2 years of work experience in outside Expert’s country.