Engineer

U.S. EMBASSY HANOI

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT HANOI-2022-54

OPEN TO:                 All Interested Candidates

POSITION:               Engineer       

OPEN PERIOD:         Nov 15 - Nov 29, 2022

WORK HOURS:         Full-time, 40 hours/week

SALARY:                   US$32,908.00/year

ALLOWANCE AND BENEFITS: 

1. Allowances: 

• Unique Conditions of Work Allowance: 7% of Annual basic salary (subject to review every two years).
• Miscellaneous Benefits Allowance: US$1,000 per annum for FSN-09 and below, and US$3,000 per annum for FSN-10 and above.

2. Benefits

• Tet Bonus - one-month basic salary 
• Merit Based Compensation - annual salary increase based on performance
• Annual leave - 120 hours per year and the annual leave hours will increase every five years of creditable service according to local labor law
• Sick leave according to local labor law
• Family leave - up to 5 days and other special leave as stipulated in the local labor law
• American and Vietnamese holidays up to 22 days per year
• Contribution to mandatory insurances according to Vietnam's Government law and regulation including social insurance, health insurance and unemployment insurance
• Supplemental Health Insurance that the U.S. Mission covers 90% of the premium for employees and each eligible family member
• Mission cash award for outstanding performance
• Training opportunities abroad, in-country, on-the-job and online sources for professional career development

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

• Be responsible for overseeing and inspecting all work elements of the construction site, reviewing shop drawings and other construction plans, developing change orders and cost estimates for the New Embassy Compound (NEC) Hanoi. 
• Be capable of working independently.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education: University degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution is required.

Experience: At least five years of experience in civil engineering related to building construction and renovation on large scale residential or commercial development projects, of which, two years of experience in construction project management and oversight is required.

Languages:    Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required (this will be tested). 

                       Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Must have

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and Internet Research.
• Professional skills and experience in using construction management software such as Microsoft Project and Primavera.
• Ability to create civil engineering cost estimates and review civil construction drawings for code compliance.
• Ability to operate documenting and measuring equipment such as cameras, infrared thermometers, surveying equipment, levels, plumbs, and measuring tapes.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have/Must be

• Knowledge of local building and construction codes, local safety and security rules.
• Familiar with the local government structure and jurisdictions and the key personnel in order to facilitate authorization and related engagement.
• Professional knowledge in civil design calculations and criteria, preparation of engineering drawings and specifications.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, all applicants MUST submit their applications through Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by November 29, 2022 by clicking the link HANOI-2022-54.  Position description and guidance on how to apply are available on the Embassy’s website. https://vn.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/embassy-consulate-jobs/

If you have specific questions regarding this position, please contact us via email: [email protected] or phone: 84-24-3850-5000 ext. 5127/5136