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Junior Engineer

This document describes the position of Junior Engineer in Bhutan. The Junior Engineer supports Assistant Engineers by assisting with engineering projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards, preparing designs and cost estimates, and collecting project data. The role requires a diploma in engineering, good command of Dzongkha and English, and entry-level experience. As the entry-level engineering position, the Junior Engineer plays a critical role in project supervision, quality control, and implementation of infrastructure programs. The role involves physical exertion in field work and exposure to hazards like extreme weather conditions.

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Junior Engineer

This document describes the position of Junior Engineer in Bhutan. The Junior Engineer supports Assistant Engineers by assisting with engineering projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards, preparing designs and cost estimates, and collecting project data. The role requires a diploma in engineering, good command of Dzongkha and English, and entry-level experience. As the entry-level engineering position, the Junior Engineer plays a critical role in project supervision, quality control, and implementation of infrastructure programs. The role involves physical exertion in field work and exposure to hazards like extreme weather conditions.

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ROYAL GOVERNMENT OF BHUTAN

ROYAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

POSITION DESCRIPTION

1. JOB IDENTIFICATION:

1.1 Position Title: Junior Engineer

1.2 Position Level: S2

1.3 Major Group: Architecture & Engineering Services Group

1.4 Sub-Group: Engineering Services

1.5 Job Code No.: 02.200.08

1.6 Job Location (Complete as appropriate):


Ministry: _________; Department: __________; Division:______;
Section: __________; Unit: ___________.

1.7 Title of First Level Supervisor (Official title of the Supervisor): Asst.
Engineer II.

2 PURPOSE, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Describe the main duties and


responsibilities, indicating what is done and how it is done. Duties should be
presented in decreasing order of percentage of time spent on them, or in order of
relative importance):

Purpose: To support the activities of the assistant engineers in the supervision


and monitoring of engineering projects and ensure compliance to drawings and
specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities % Of Time


 Assists EA-I and EA-II in co-ordinating engineering projects
between contractors and the department
 Assists in the supervision of engineering works to ensure
compliance with Codes and Standards and checks finished
works for adherence to the organization’s specifications
 Prepares preliminary plans and designs, technical drawings and
detailed cost estimates of engineering works for approval
 Collects data and surveys for proposed engineering projects
 Makes entry into measurement books
 Check the maintenance of MAS accounts and operation of
muster rolls

3 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS (Minimum requirement for


performance of work described – Level of Knowledge, Skill and Ability):

3.1 Education: Class XII with 3yrs Diploma (Engineering)

3.2 Training:

3.3 Length and type of practical experience required: Entry

3.4 Knowledge of language(s) and other specialized requirements: He/she


should have good command over written and spoken Dzongkha as well as
English. Knowledge of other dialects of the country would be considered as
added advantage.

4 COMPLEXITY OF WORK (The nature, number and intricacy of tasks, steps,


processes or methods involved in work; difficulty and originality involved in
work):

Work includes the translation of the engineering principles and theories in the
forms of engineering drawings onto the field for the physical construction of
projects and infrastructure. He should be able to read and modify the drawings, as
required. The JE is also required to be thorough with the use of Measurement
Books and MAS registers, the use of which are tedious and requires diligence and
meticulousness. Errors in such records can lead to wasteful and overpayments to
the contractors.

5 SCOPE AND EFFECT OF WORK (Describe the purpose, breadth of work


performance, and the effect the work has on the work of others or the functions of
the organization):

The position is the entry position for professional engineers and as such, the main
job of supervision of projects in the field is performed by him. Therefore, this
position is critical to the quality of work achieved and timely completion of
projects, making the physical performance of the organization largely dependent
on it. The inputs provided by this position into the formulation of projects would
have a direct impact on the successful implementation of programmes such as
roads, schools and power and communications infrastructure.

6 INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES AVAILABLE

6.1 Instructions: (Describe controls exercised over the work by the superior;
how work is assigned, reviewed and evaluated)

The supervisor provides the objectives, priorities and targets that is expected
from the position and assists him when he faces problems. He then conducts
his work according to accepted practices. Completed work is checked for
technical soundness.

6.2 Guidelines: (Indicate which written or unwritten guidelines are available,


and the extent to which the employees may interpret, adapt or devise new
guidelines):

Guidelines are available in the form of Engineering Codes and Standards,


Traditional Architectural Guidelines, Construction Handbook and other
reference material.

7 WORK RELATIONSHIP (Indicate the frequency, nature and purpose of


contacts with others within and outside the assigned organization other than
contacts with superiors):

Personal contacts are with employees in the same organization and with
contractors and their representatives. The purpose of these contacts would be to
discuss issues that arise at the field level and to act as a bridge between the
organization and the private sector.

8 SUPERVISION OVER OTHERS (Describe responsibility for supervision of


other employees, including the nature of supervisory responsibilities and
classification and number of subordinates):

Plans, assigns, directs and reviews the work of about three to five technicians
engaged in professional work.

9 JOB ENVIRONMENT (Describe physical exertion required, such as walking,


standing, lifting heavy objects, etc., and/or any risks or discomforts such as
exposure to chemicals, climbing to heights, extreme weather conditions, or other
severe discomforts):

The work of the Junior Engineer is mainly a field job and therefore requires
considerable and constant physical exertion. He is exposed to extreme weather
conditions and potentially dangerous situations.

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