Tetra Tech Inc. is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees – 20,000 employees in our 450 offices around the world. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resources management, energy, and international development. 

Tetra Tech Inc. is working on USAID-Ethiopia’s Engineering Services and Construction Oversight – Phase III (ESCO-III) project. The project includes providing engineering services and oversight for health facilities, warehouses, rural & urban water supply and sanitation (WASH) facilities, and similar.

Tetra Tech Inc. is currently seeking expressions of interest for a Senior Architect to work on a USAID-funded project under ESCO-III and support the WASH and Facility & Infrastructure Programs. The successful candidate will work with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and thus an inquisitive mind, solid technical background in Architecture & Engineering (A&E), and knowledge of general construction practices with a strong desire to apply A&E principles to unique and complex engineering projects are desirable.

Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. The Senior Architect will be responsible for the following activities:

• Assemble architectural documents from schematic through construction, field surveys and as-builts 

• Developing design concepts and creating preliminary sketches for new buildings or renovations to existing structures

• Preparing construction plans, specifications, cost estimation for buildings and other structures 

• Reviewing blueprints and construction documents to ensure compliance with engineering codes, standards, and Health & Safety regulations 

• Working with multi-disciplinary team of engineers to ensure that designs meet structural, environmental, and other requirements

• Ensure planning/design consider environmental aspects to reduce impacts

• Act as Design Manager for Rehabilitation Activities by creating design schedule identifying resources, and then coordinating design work among engineering disciplines

• Provide predesign figures such as an environmental impact, feasibility study, cost analysis, etc.…

• Provide technical input and support resolution of technical issues that may be raised on study, design, construction, and other related issues to help improve the designs/construction. 

• Upon USAID’s request, review study and design documents submitted by implementing partners/contractors and prepare feedback and recommendations for the Program Manager’s review

• Prepare reviews and value engineering designs.

• Serve as a point of contract for technical issues with architectures and the function

• Perform periodic site visits to project sites

• Ensure that all projects are completed on time and meet client satisfaction levels

• Participate in meetings and workshops, as required 

• Other duties assigned by the Chief of Party or Facilities and Infrastructure Programs Manager 

• Reports to the Facilities and Infrastructure Programs Manager.

Job Requirements

Essential Educational, Experience, and Competency Requirements are:

• Applicant must be Ethiopian

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in architecture (Master’s degree preferred) 

• Ethiopian Practitioner/Professional Architect License, or eligibility for license

• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible architectural experience with public facility renovation design, site development, and collaboration with multi-discipline engineers; experience with health care facility design and construction is highly desirable

• Relevant design and site supervision experience, preferably on USAID or donor-funded construction activities

• Experience in project management and coordination including team management 

• Experience working with detail building technical specification.

• Ethiopian relevant license/certification 

• Expert knowledge of applicable codes and standards

• In-depth understanding of CAD, AutoCAD software and familiarity with other design software 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Package

• Proficiency in English, both oral and written

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

To be considered for evaluation, candidates must follow and submit the following:

• Indicate the title of position you are applying for on the email subject

• Cover letter (mention the position you are applying in the cover letter)

• Resume/CV

• Three professional references.

How to Apply

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are delivered, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. Only electronic submission of applications will be considered for evaluation. Please submit your application through GLS.ESCO3@tetratech.com The closing date for application is on Monday May15, 2023.  

Tetra tech Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and any other characteristics protected by the law.