Background
Innovation: Africa (iA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose team of dedicated problem solvers work together to bring solar and water technologies to rural communities in Africa. We use solar energy to pump clean water and provide schools, orphanages, and medical clinics with light and refrigeration to store vaccines and medicines. iA has completed over 1000 solar, water, and agricultural projects, providing light, clean water, food and proper medical care to nearly 5.2 million people in Ethiopia, Tanzania, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda, Cameroon, Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Job Summary
Innovation: Africa is seeking an in-house water engineer to be responsible to oversee the design and proper implementation of all off-grid solar water pumping systems. The water engineer is to work closely with the local contractors and iA team to ensure iA standard of engineering best practice for design, construction and composition of water system is being carried out. Additionally, the employee must be able to problem solve engineering matters related to project system design.
The position is based in Herzliya, Israel and will require trips to Africa for the training of local staff and oversight of installations.
Reports To
CTO
Compensation
Commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in water engineering or closely related field, with an emphasis on water supply projects.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Have at least 5 years of professional experience in design / construction / operation of water supply systems with proven experience working in water-related projects in rural Africa or other developing countries.
- Ability to design water systems using various design applications; e.g AutoCAD, EPAnet / WaterCAD.
- Knowledge of off-grid solar water systems.
- Knowledge in water treatment technologies is an advantage.
- High-level reading, writing and speaking proficiency in English.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite and other related programs and software).