Highways Facility Engineer - Bangladesh
Highways Facility Engineer - Bangladesh
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (Project-Based)
Start Date: Immediate / As Soon As Available
About the Project:
Our firm is leading the supervision of a major Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-financed Highway Improvement Project in Bangladesh. As part of this national infrastructure initiative, the project will deliver both main carriageway upgrades and a comprehensive set of ancillary facilities to support long-term operation, safety, and resilience of the corridor.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Facility Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team and take a key role in the design, supervision, and coordination of these essential facilities.
Facilities Covered by the Project:
According to JICA project documentation, the following facilities are included in the scope:
- Maintenance Facilities - Offices, garages, and depots for road maintenance operations
- Traffic Management Facilities - ITS equipment, control centers, surveillance systems, and signal infrastructure
- Service Areas - Public rest areas including toilets, kiosks, fuel stations, and parking bays
- Toll Plazas - Toll booths, control rooms, and electrical/communication systems for toll collection
- Disaster Resilience Facilities (if applicable) - Evacuation centers, flood control installations, or emergency shelters
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and supervise the construction of all non-roadway facilities in accordance with project timelines and JICA standards
- Coordinate architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems across various sites
- Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and technical specifications
- Manage day-to-day site activities, including inspections, quality monitoring, and contractor coordination
- Prepare progress reports, manage documentation, participate in meetings, and liaise with stakeholders
Required Knowledge and Experience:
- Technical Expertise
- Solid grounding in building services engineering (including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety)
- Familiarity with M&E systems and ITS infrastructure (e.g., traffic control, tolling, communications)
- Experience interfacing with civil works including utility routing, foundations, and structural integration
- Understanding of international standards: BS, ASTM, IEC, and JICA design guidelines
- Construction Supervision & Site Management
- Experience in construction scheduling, QAPs, ITPs, and quality assurance practices
- Proven ability to coordinate with multiple specialized contractors (e.g., ICT, electrical, architectural)
- Comfortable preparing Minutes of Meetings (MOM), managing variation orders (VOs), non-conformance reports (NCRs), and punch lists
- Tools and Standards
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit for drawing reviews
- Skilled in using MS Project or Primavera for tracking construction schedules
- Familiar with ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and OSHA site safety standards
- Preferred Background
- Experience in transport infrastructure involving facilities such as toll plazas, ITS control centers, and service areas
- Prior experience working in Bangladesh, South Asia, or similar project environments
- Strong English communication skills (oral and written) for reporting and stakeholder engagement
SEO
Road, Bridge, Highway, Expressway, Consulting Engineer, Facilities specialist, Resident Engineer, JICA, Bangladesh, Asia
ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the Worlds leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.
For more information on any International Infrastructure opportunities please contact Oliver Jones at ewi recruitment on o.jones(at)ewi-group.com
ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Highways Facility Engineer - Bangladesh
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