Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Projects Engineer, the Project Engineer is responsible for the planning, assessment, design, implementation, commissioning, and monitoring of safe water supply projects in accordance with Water Mission's engineering standards, donor requirements, and organizational procedures. The Project Engineer provides technical leadership and oversight to Engineering Technicians, contractors, consultants, and other field teams throughout the project lifecycle. The role ensures that water supply systems are technically sound, cost-effective, sustainable, and delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and within the approved scope of work. The position works collaboratively with Community Development, Monitoring & Evaluation, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and external stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery and the long-term sustainability of safe water systems.

The position is based in Mangochi, Malawi, and requires frequent travel to project locations throughout Malawi, with occasional travel to other Water Mission country programs as operationally required.

1.0 Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, communities, donors, and the public.
• Participate in prayer before and after team meetings and engage in biblically based staff devotions.
• Demonstrate Water Mission's core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity in all aspects of work.
• Support the integration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through appropriate words and actions consistent with Water Mission's mission.
• Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Work closely with Community Development, Finance, Supply Chain, Monitoring & Evaluation, Operations, and other teams to ensure coordinated and successful project delivery.
• Build and maintain productive professional relationships with government agencies, consultants, contractors, suppliers, communities, and implementing partners.
• Represent Water Mission at technical meetings, project site visits, coordination meetings, and other stakeholder engagements as delegated.
• Provide technical input to project planning, procurement, budgeting, proposal development, and stakeholder reporting as required.

1.9 Other Responsibilities

• Support emergency and disaster response activities as assigned.
• Participate in organizational training, professional development, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.

2.0 Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

2.1 Relationship and Alignment

• Personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Alignment with Water Mission's Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
• Demonstrated commitment to servant leadership, integrity, accountability, and faithful stewardship of donor resources.

2.2 Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Water Engineering is preferred.
• Alternatively, a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline, with demonstrated experience in water supply engineering.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the assessment, planning, design, and implementation of rural or institutional WASH and water supply projects.
• Registration as a Graduate Engineer or Professional Engineer with the Malawi Engineering Institution (MEI), or eligibility for registration.
• Demonstrated experience in hydraulic design, water treatment, solar-powered water systems, and construction supervision.
• Experience working with an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) or on donor-funded development projects is an advantage.
• Possession of a valid Class B driver's license.
• Ability to drive a manual-transmission 4x4 vehicle.

2.3 Skills and Abilities

• Sound technical knowledge of rural water supply systems, groundwater development, water treatment technologies, hydraulic design, and water distribution systems.
• Proficiency in engineering design and modeling software, including EPANET and AutoCAD; experience with Civil 3D is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of solar-powered pumping systems and electromechanical water infrastructure.
• Excellent analytical, engineering design, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project planning, construction supervision, quality assurance, and contract-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, technical report-writing, and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, supervision, and team-development abilities.
• High level of integrity, accountability, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within Malawi and occasionally to other Water Mission country programs.

• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, communities, donors, and the public.
• Participate in prayer before and after team meetings and engage in biblically based staff devotions.
• Demonstrate Water Mission's core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity in all aspects of work.
• Support the integration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through appropriate words and actions consistent with Water Mission's mission.
• Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Work closely with Community Development, Finance, Supply Chain, Monitoring & Evaluation, Operations, and other teams to ensure coordinated and successful project delivery.
• Build and maintain productive professional relationships with government agencies, consultants, contractors, suppliers, communities, and implementing partners.
• Represent Water Mission at technical meetings, project site visits, coordination meetings, and other stakeholder engagements as delegated.
• Provide technical input to project planning, procurement, budgeting, proposal development, and stakeholder reporting as required.
• Support emergency and disaster response activities as assigned.
• Participate in organizational training, professional development, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.

• Sound technical knowledge of rural water supply systems, groundwater development, water treatment technologies, hydraulic design, and water distribution systems.
• Proficiency in engineering design and modeling software, including EPANET and AutoCAD; experience with Civil 3D is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of solar-powered pumping systems and electromechanical water infrastructure.
• Excellent analytical, engineering design, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project planning, construction supervision, quality assurance, and contract-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, technical report-writing, and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, supervision, and team-development abilities.
• High level of integrity, accountability, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within Malawi and occasionally to other Water Mission country programs.

• Bachelor's degree in Water Engineering is preferred.
• Alternatively, a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline, with demonstrated experience in water supply engineering.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the assessment, planning, design, and implementation of rural or institutional WASH and water supply projects.
• Registration as a Graduate Engineer or Professional Engineer with the Malawi Engineering Institution (MEI), or eligibility for registration.
• Demonstrated experience in hydraulic design, water treatment, solar-powered water systems, and construction supervision.
• Experience working with an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) or on donor-funded development projects is an advantage.
• Possession of a valid Class B driver's license.
• Ability to drive a manual-transmission 4x4 vehicle.
• Personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Alignment with Water Mission's Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
• Demonstrated commitment to servant leadership, integrity, accountability, and faithful stewardship of donor resources.