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Structural Engineer - Haiti

Job Description:

Job#: JID1037052

Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. Habitat for Humanity has an Operational Headquarters in Americus, Georgia and an Administrative Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and is a global, non-profit ministry where our employees build futures and lives.

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is seeking a dedicated professional for the position of Structural Engineer - Haiti. Reporting to the Director, Program Support Services - Haiti, the Structural Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert and provide a wide range of technical support to HFHI’s reconstruction efforts. This position is based at our office in Port Au Prince, Haiti.

Key Responsibilities:

* Assess the structural integrity of earthquake affected buildings to determine structural stability.
*Provide constructive feedback with regard to existing temporary shelter designs; Do ongoing cost-benefit analyses to determine feasibility of various material usage while weighing the pros and cons of each.
*Make cost efficient recommendations, taking into account durability factors such as overall strength, wind resistance, etc.
*Make recommendations around locally appropriate and sustainable repair solutions and demolition strategies.
* Work closely with the Architectural/CAD Designer, Civil Engineer and Urban Planner to ensure project goals are integrated holistically.
* Provide documentation around progress made relative to demolition, repairs, construction, retro-fitting and building use.
* Interface and collaborate with members of local government, donors, partner organizations, project workers and local residents to attain project goals.
* Other duties as needed by the Director, Program Support Services.

Required Skills:

* Qualified professionals with 3+ years experience in structural engineering / surveying / architecture.
* Broad knowledge of structural engineering principles and an understanding of how those principles are applied in a low- tech/low- resource environment.
* Knowledge of international build and design codes/standards; Knowledge of Caribbean build codes/standards a plus.
* Required - Construction experience in developing countries and/or disaster response settings.
* Experience with CORE home building design and construction methods.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
* Practical experience working with seismic design and construction.
* Knowledge of earthquake and hurricane resistant design.
* Experience conducting structural inspections or assessments.
* Significant surveying experience.
* Reconstruction experience in developing countries and/or disaster response settings.
* Experience working in a team, project- driven environment within the limits of timelines and budgets
* Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
* Fluency in English; fluency in French or Creole preferred.
* Previous travel/work experience in Haiti a plus.

Please submit your resume and cover letter as ONE DOCUMENT into our applicant tracking system.

HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

# of Openings:	1	Employment Type:	Direct Hire
Start Date:	N/A	Pay Range:	Confidential
Overtime Pay:	Not-Specified	Visa Sponsorship:	No
Amount of Travel:	11 to 20%	Position Location:	Port-au-prince
Relocation Assistance:	National and international relocation available