Senior Site Civil Engineer – Overhead Transmission Lines (OHTL)

About the role

We are hiring a qualified Senior Site Civil Engineer/Assistant Manager to support our transmission line projects in Ethiopia, Africa. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in execution for 400 kV / 765 kV OHTL works, with strong expertise in implementing international QA/QC standards, leading audits, and ensuring full compliance with project specifications and client requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise all stages of civil construction, including access roads, soil investigations, excavation, foundations, and tower footing protection.
• Independently manage excavation and foundation activities at site.
• Ensure all works comply with technical designs, material specifications, and safety standards.
• Coordinate effectively with the Construction Manager and other site engineers.
• Monitor and report daily site progress through Daily Progress Reports (DPR).
• Participate in Joint Measurement Committee (JMC) meetings and assist with billing/invoicing activities.
• Promote and maintain a safe, compliant, and healthy work environment.

Required profile

• Minimum 12 years of experience in high‑voltage transmission line projects.
• Ability to join immediately or within 30 days.
• Strong leadership, coordination and communication abilities.
• Practical experience managing on‑site activities, contractors and civil teams.

Required skills

• Execution of 380 kV, 400 kV, 500 kV or 765 kV overhead transmission lines.
• Pile foundation construction.
• Implementation of international QA/QC standards.
• Supervision of civil works such as access roads, excavation, foundations and tower footing protection.