Project Engineer (CSARC)

About CSARC: The CIP, South
Asia Regional Center (CSARC), Agra, serves as a key hub for agricultural
research and development focused on potato and sweetpotato systems in South
Asia. The center supports research initiatives aimed at improving crop
productivity, climate resilience, and sustainable farming practices. It
collaborates with national research institutions, government agencies, private
players and development partners to promote innovative agricultural solutions.

About the position: The Project Engineer
will be part of the Operations team and will work closely with CIP project
staff, contractors, and the National Horticulture Board (NHB) during the
construction phase and later will be responsible for all day to day maintenance
related job at the centres. The Engineer will
provide dedicated, hands-on engineering oversight of the design, construction and
maintenance of the CSARC campus, acting as a technical extension of the CIP
team on site. The Project Engineer
serves as CIP's technical representative throughout the planning, design,
construction, commissioning, handover, and operational phases of the CSARC
campus, providing independent technical oversight to ensure quality,
accountability, and compliance. The role will lead and support the planning,
development, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of CSARC's
physical infrastructure, facilities, utilities, and engineering systems to
ensure the Centre remains safe, functional, sustainable, and fit for purpose.

Requirements

• Advanced
  Degree in Civil Engineering (or closely related field) or long-term
  professional experience with an Engineering degree; professional
  engineering registration/license preferred.
  
• Demonstrated experience in supervision of
  greenfield institutional, laboratory, or campus-scale construction
  projects in India.
  
• Working knowledge of Indian building
  codes, structural and geotechnical standards, and construction quality
  control practices.
  
• Experience conducting independent site
  supervision/oversight is strongly preferred.
  
• Familiarity with HSE standards on
  construction sites.
  
• Strong written communication skills for
  technical reporting and non-conformance documentation.
  
• Willingness
  to be based in Agra.
  
• Ability to work independently while
  coordinating closely with a multi-stakeholder team (CIP, NHB, contractors,
  architects).
  

Benefits

• CIP is a global and
  reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art
  R&D background. 
  
• CIP is dedicated to
  achieving food security, improving nutrition and well-being, and gender equity
  for poor people in roots, tubers farming and food systems in the developing
  world.
  
• CIP is a member of the
  CGIAR, a global partnership that unites international organizations engaged in
  research about food security. CGIAR research aims to reduce rural poverty,
  increase food security, improve human health and nutrition, and sustainable management
  of natural resources.