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37878BR

Requisition ID:

37878BR

Business Unit:

DAS

Job Description:

Guided by the Quality Assurance Specialists (QAS) and Office Engineer in Peshawar, the Trainee Engineer will participate in a structured training program. This program includes a variety of assignments that support reporting and senior management tasks, all while adhering to the standards set by CDM Smith and USAID. Trainees would be engaged as independent consultants. The training program will have a fixed duration of one year for this cohort.

Key activities for the Trainee Engineer include:

▬ Studying relevant literature for foundational knowledge.

▬ Learning applicable codes and standards.

▬ Attending meetings and mastering minute-taking.

▬ Conducting desktop and field research.

▬ Handling practical and administrative tasks as assigned.

▬ Accompanying senior engineers to project sites.

▬ Suggesting project improvements.

▬ Enhancing report-writing skills.

General Responsibilities

The trainee engineer will be involved in a variety of tasks to support project execution and team efficiency, including:

▬ Understanding project specifications and interpreting engineering drawings.

▬ Supporting senior staff in the writing, editing, and formatting of reports and deliverables.

▬ Assisting in the preparation of final reports alongside the project manager, office engineer, and senior staff.

▬ Compiling reports on-site visits and conducting site visits as needed.

▬ Engaging in meetings, workshops, and additional training activities.

▬ Analyzing data and contributing to its analysis.

▬ Developing skills in note-taking and preparing minutes for meetings.

▬ Proposing enhancements to reporting processes where feasible.

▬ Following health and safety guidelines strictly.

▬ Fostering professional relationships with team members.

▬ Demonstrating a strong commitment to professionalism and thoroughness in all tasks.

 

Equipment Used

▬ Personal computer, other standard office equipment, and lab/survey equipment.

Physical Working Conditions

▬ Based in the office, with intermittent travel to job sites, including areas in FATA, and government offices as needed.

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Job Title:

Trainee Engineer, KPK Province, Pakistan

Group:

DAP

Employment Type:

Local

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualification

▬ Recent graduate with BE/BSc. or MS in Civil, Electrical/Electronics, or Engineering Management.

▬ Be a domicile holder/Resident of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements

▬ Strong analytical and mathematical abilities.

▬ Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

▬ Effective time management and a professional demeanor.

▬ A growth mindset and openness to feedback.

▬ Diplomacy, creativity, discretion, flexibility, resourcefulness, dependability, organization, friendliness, and emotional maturity.

▬ Capability to work efficiently under multiple supervisors and manage diverse tasks simultaneously.

▬ Skill in interpreting various documents, including letters, memos, and transmittals, in both digital and physical formats.

▬ High proficiency in computer use, especially with Windows and MS Office suite.

Why CDM Smith?:

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Job Site Location:

Pakistan

Agency Disclaimer:

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Amount of Travel Required:

5%

Assignment Category:

Fulltime-Temporary

Background Check and Drug Testing Information:

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.