Technical Interface Engineer

Company Description

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development.

Our 23,500 employees operate across over 70 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

Job Description

Job Purpose:

Under general supervision performs responsible professional engineering review, assessment, inspection and administrative duties. This includes reviews of design- & construction- and development proposals related to all infrastructure projects (i.e., building developments, roads, highways, bridges, utilities of all kinds, etc.) and ensuring compliance with Qatar Rail requirements, asset protection and future safeguarding. Further advises interfacing parties on NOC requirements, conditions and required actions to obtain approvals.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Technical Interface Engineer will be responsible for the review of 3rd party applications in reference to Metro/Tram (LRT)/Long-Distance railway interfaces. The tasks will include review of plans, schematics, calculations, and specifications. This position requires the engineer to effectively work with all involved parties, assess proposals, make recommendations and determines comprehensive responses to 3rd party requests. The responsibilities include to work closely with Qatar Rail Departments, agencies/authorities, designers and contractors internal and external to ensure a conclusive and timely response.  These responsibilities include attending meetings with various stakeholders.

1. Provides coordination services for the Qatar Rail schemes in relation to multiple interfaces with applicants, developers, designers, utility agencies, contractors, stakeholders.
2. Provide coordination assistance, guidance and advise. 
3. Review, assess, evaluate, and respond to third party requests, design, engineering, and construction documents including plans and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and standards.
4. Monitor and track the TID correspondence (documentation of day-to-day work).
5. Supporting the manager and relevant departments in design review, assisting in approval process and other duties. 
6. Ensure & check of completeness of documents and submissions.
7. Provide and prepare interface documents and drawings. 
8. Participate and create manuals, procedures and methods dealing with Stakeholder interface/ coordination. 
9. Identify elements for optimizations and improvement of the department. 
10. Attend meetings and act as contact person for local authorities. 
11. Plans, organizes, controls, and evaluates the assigned functions and activities. Works proactively. 
12. Inspect construction sites on a periodical basis to ensure conformance with permits, design specifications and adherence to quality. Resolves within level of authority or raise concerns regarding modifications or changes. Provide site inspection reports. 
13. Maintains logs and records of work performed; prepares periodic and special reports as required. Maintain accurate reports of ROs and permits (received, responded) and other assigned activities.
14. Performs related duties as assigned. 
15. Provide coordination assistance, review, and follow up for land acquisition process for Qatar Railway projects.  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities  that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

General:

1. Incorporate zero harm into staff yearly performance reviews by incorporating and taking into consideration, staff commitment to the Qatar Rail values of safety and environment. 
2. Commitment to the Zero Harm Ethos by leading by example and taking personal responsibility for their own health and safety and proactively ensuring that any health and safety concerns observed are raised to  prevent harm.
3. Support the QR Environmental program in reducing QR carbon footprint.
4. Managers need to be familiar with relevant laws, regulations and standards that apply to their area of operation.
5. Proactive identification of potential hazards/environmental aspects and implementing effective control measures to minimize risks. 
6. Liaise with HSE professionals from QSHESE Department on complex issues.
7. Comply with Qatar Rail’s Company Management System requirements which covers Quality, Health, Safety, Environment, Information Security, Business continuity, Security and Emergency preparedness  requirements.
8. Attendance of any QSHESE Induction, training, briefing, or meeting as and when required and/or requested to. 
9. Be mindful that Health and Safety, Quality, Security and Environment is everyone’s responsibility and as such all-Qatar Rail employees are accountable for reporting and intervening in Health, Safety, Quality, Security  and Environmental violations.
10. Report all incidents and/or near misses, and/or unsafe acts or conditions and where appropriate make recommendations for improvement.
11. Ensure your visitor (including contractors, PMCs) are aware of Qatar Rail premise’s emergency response plans.
12. Act ethically and within Qatar Rail’s Code of Conduct.
13. Undertake additional tasks as required based emerging business needs. 

Authorities:

The position covers all interfaces through Technical Interface Department with the relevant authorities and governmental bodies. The main interface is related to authorities and stakeholders in relation to 3rd party management for the purpose of permitting  within the Rail-Protection-Zone.

Accountabilities:

• Establishing clear line of communication with the relevant team members, departments, external stakeholders.
• Review and approve NOC-third party applications, for resign review (DR)- and road opening (RO), permit applications
• Participate & prepare clear procedure(s) related to stakeholder management.
• Produce status- and progress reports.
• Participate in meetings, audits, presentations, workshops and other events.  

Key Interfaces:

Internal:

• All Metro-, Tram lines and Long-Distance Railway
• Departments within Program Delivery & Service Delivery
• Contractors & Joint Ventures & Consultants
• RKH Qitarat (Service Provider)

External:

• Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Municipality, Public Works Authority, Civil Aviation Authority, Qatar Foundation, Private Engineering Office, Ministry of Interior (multiple departments), Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, Qatar Olympic Committee, Qatar Ports Authority, Qatar Armed Forces, Hamad International Airport. 
• Kahramaa Electricity & Water, Qatar Cool, Qatar Energy (Petroleum), Vodafone, QNBN, Ooredoo, MOI Police, other affected utility companies, 
• Third party developers (governmental & private)
• Contractors & consultants
• Third party entities potentially affecting the Qatar Rail assets within the Rail Protection Zone.

Qualifications

Education:  Bachelor’s (B.Sc.) degree in civil engineering or related engineering.

Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years of documentable experience in fields of infrastructure/utility design and preferably large-scale projects and railway projects. GCC experience is beneficial.
• Knowledge of permitting procedures, requirements and public approvals. 
• Knowledge in infrastructure planning, design, and construction of roads, bridges, and utility services is beneficial.

Professional Training:

• Registered as professional engineer is desirable.
• Membership with professional bodies is desirable.

Skills:

• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft office including Word, Excel, Power Point and other computer programs. 
• Experience with web-based collaboration technologies for project information and process management software (i.e. Aconex, QDRS / QPRO, etc.).
• Experience with AutoCAD is desired. 
• Excellent technical writing skills. 
• Engineering/Stakeholder/ interface methods and practices for all concerned parties.
• The local Building Codes and utility codes as it relates to construction and Metro/ Rail works. 
• Interpret federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, and standards pertaining to requirements of construction.
• Applicant to be fluent in English (verbal/written); Arabic language skills are beneficial.

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Additional Information

Soft Competencies:

• Excellent verbal, written communication skills and presentation skills
• Self-motivated team-player, capable of working independently & organized
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and take effective action & make critical decisions in stressful situations 
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, peers, and members of the public.