Water and Wastewater Specialist, Water Efficiency and Conservation Activity
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Water and Wastewater Specialist to our Water Efficiency and Conservation Activity team based in Amman, Jordan.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Water and Treated wastewater (TWW) Policy and Planning Specialist, the Water and Wastewater Specialist will support or lead a range of technical assistance activities to support the National Conveyor Project Management Unit (NCPMU), associated readiness activities, and wider water sector institutions including the Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI), the Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ), the Jordan Valley Authority (JVA), utilities, and other agencies. WEC currently supports the NCPMU to operationalize its Readiness Functions, which includes monitoring and delivery, donor and finance coordination, and strategic communications for NCP Readiness Interventions. WEC also supports the NCPMU with technical assessments, market research, and strategic planning related to the NCP and NCP Readiness. WEC also works with the JVA, WAJ, MWI, and utilities on strategic interventions, including national strategies, assessments, strategic plans, and master plans for water and wastewater systems. The goal of these interventions is to facilitate preparation and readiness for the Kingdom’s water sector to receive and efficiently and sustainably manage the additional supply of potable water and to sustainably manage and allocate the additional supply of TWW that will be generated by the NCP to the irrigated agriculture and industrial sectors.
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
• Support WEC’s coordination and collaboration with the NCPMU including associated readiness activities and broader water sector agencies by developing and refining scopes of work; supporting and/or supervising the planning, delivery, and oversight of technical activities; activity-level budget and financial management and oversight; and providing quality assurance and control over technical deliverables. Scopes of work will cover various aspects related to NCP and NCP Readiness, including planning for water and wastewater infrastructure, water and wastewater allocation planning, wastewater reuse master planning, market assessments, and strategic planning, among other services.
• Support proactive engagement with WEC leadership, USG, and NCPMU on developing potential technical assistance ideas that will advance planning, operationalization, sustainable management of the NCP, and sustainable management and reuse of anticipated additional supply of treated wastewater.
• Provide technical leadership on all aspects of engineering-related tasks under NCP and NCP Readiness Interventions for water and wastewater, including supporting data collection and review for developing preliminary designs of water, wastewater, and reuse systems; validating data, planning assumptions and scenarios for strategic and detailed wastewater and reuse master plans; technical review of water, wastewater, and reuse models, hydraulic assessments , and other technical outputs generated under WEC’s technical activities; and providing other services as needed.
• Support WEC’s leadership on advising the NCPMU Readiness Function team including the NCP Readiness Director, Monitoring and Delivery Team Lead and the Donor and Finance Coordination Team Lead on planning, coordination, and implementation of key tasks under the NCP Readiness Function Monitoring and Management Framework and in their work plan.
• Support the design, management and implementation of grant activities with public and private sector stakeholders as they relate to the NCP and NCP Readiness in water and wastewater sectors.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations, working groups and technical advisory committees under NCP and NCP Readiness Activities.
• Contribute to the preparation, review, revision, and finalization of project deliverables, communications and learning documents as required by project leadership.
• Actively participate in coordination meetings within the component team, cross-component meetings and all-staff meetings and meetings with the NCPMU Readiness team when required, and contributing to a positive working environment across the team.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering discipline.
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in water and wastewater infrastructure and management
• Strong understanding of and demonstrated experience with water and wastewater infrastructure, water supply allocation planning, wastewater management and treatment, wastewater reuse systems, etc.
• Demonstrated experience working with the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Water Authority of Jordan, Jordan Valley Authority, and other water sector agencies on strategic planning, technical assessments, water and wastewater system development, tendering, supervision, and other similar interventions.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering design and/or supervision in the water and wastewater sectors. .
• Demonstrated experience with Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) requirements and mitigation measures, including the identification and implementation of mitigation actions and environmental interventions for large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of water sector functions, institutions, water and wastewater infrastructure, engineering interfaces and management systems for bulk water supply and treated wastewater management and reuse.
• Strong analytical and relationship building skills, including ability to work in partnership with consultants, subcontractors, donors, and senior-level Government of Jordan representatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively with persons and organizations on all levels relevant to the water sector.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software, including CAD, SewerGEMS, WaterGEMS, and WaterCAD, with the ability to support hydraulic modeling, GIS-based analysis, and related water and wastewater engineering interventions.
• Excellent team management, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Strong written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write required documents in a clear, concise, well-organized manner in both English and Arabic.
• Ability to travel within Jordan as needed.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
• This position is full-time and generally follows a standard business schedule; however, extended hours, early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overtime may be required based on project needs and deadlines.
Additional Information:
• This is a full-time (FT) position based in Amman, Jordan. The standard work schedule is Sunday to Thursday.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
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