Engineer

Water Mission is a Christian engineering nonprofit that builds safe water solutions for people in developing countries, refugee camps, and disaster areas. Since 2001, Water Mission has served more than 8 million people in 60 countries, sharing safe water and the message of God’s love. Working at Water Mission is as much a calling as it is a career, and we are searching for people with the courage, passion, and drive to help us change the world. Read more about our Statement of Faith and Our Christian Mission.

What is the Opportunity?

The Engineer works under the direction of the program manager for the Soconusco region and is responsible for all construction and design activities, working full-time. The engineer coordinates the technical staff in the construction and engineering area to ensure that objectives within the country program are achieved.

Specific Job Tasks:

Maintain a Relationship between the Mexico Program and Global Leaders in the USA:

• Keep the Water Mission Mexico Program aligned with global leaders.
• Maintain a strong relationship with the Programs Engineering Department in the United States.
• Prepare monthly statistical reports on the impact generated in work regions to share with leaders and donors.
• Prepare monthly reports for the UPTIME program.
• Work in coordination with the global office on the design of WASH solutions.
• Maintain monthly inventory control in coordination with global offices.
• Promote and implement the long-term operation of the Rural Water Cooperative in coordination with global offices.

Coordinate the Engineering and Construction Program Activities in Water Mission Mexico:

• Create work plans and schedules on assigned platforms.
• Supervise and monitor daily field activities and construction staff in the Soconusco region.
• Update the program’s information systems weekly.
• Generate monthly budgets.
• Generate weekly expense reports.
• Create, design, implement, and manage small and large-scale construction projects in a safe, timely, and sustainable manner.
• Conduct research and analyze data (maps, reports, tests, charts, etc.).
• Perform technical and feasibility studies.
• Draft plans and designs that meet the program's technical specifications.
• Assess potential risks and implement solutions.
• Comply with national and international guidelines and regulations, including permits and safety, and provide files and any other necessary technical documentation.
• Create and/or manage processes that increase the impact of WM’s participation in the work area.
• Monitor water quality, water production, and project uptime weekly in the Soconusco region.
• Coordinate and train construction staff in the Soconusco region.
• Resolve conflicts using WM's principles and values.

Maintain Healthy Relationships with Strategic Partners:

• Design, draft, and sign contracts or agreements with government authorities and community members.
• Generate agreements with participating communities.
• Resolve conflicts that may arise between organizations.
• Create and sign cooperation agreements with other organizations.
• Manage relationships with strategic partners, representing the organization’s values and principles.
• Model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, communities we serve, and the public, in alignment with the organization’s mission and core values.
• Participate in or lead internal activities in alignment with the organization’s mission and core values.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in civil engineering or a similar field.
• Three years of demonstrable work experience in civil engineering.
• Three years of demonstrable experience managing staff.
• Excellent analytical skills, project planning, and management abilities.
• Excellent knowledge of design and visualization software like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar.
• Proven experience using personal computers and programs related to the tasks described above.
• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving and vehicle care skills.
• Passport and availability to travel.
• Ability to organize personal workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours when necessary.
• Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
• Model servant leadership to coworkers, partners, communities we serve, and the public, in alignment with the organization’s mission and core values.
• Participate in or lead internal activities in alignment with the organization’s mission and core values.
• Impeccable level of integrity in handling funds responsibly and transparently.
• Basic proficiency in English, preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate ideas and provide constructive feedback.
• Commitment to ending the global water crisis.
• Excellent relationship-building and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must demonstrate legal authorization and unrestricted ability to work in Mexico without sponsorship.