Railway Bridge, Viaduct, and Structure Engineer

Hask Engineering Services

Hask Engineering Services is a privately owned engineering and construction company, officially registered with the Ministry of Commerce, Central Business Registry & Intellectual Property of Afghanistan in 2007, under License No. D-27174.

The company operates through its regional offices located in Kabul, Jalalabad, Kandahar, and Mazar-e-Sharif, with the capacity to establish additional offices in other provinces as required by project needs.

Hask Engineering Services & Builders was established in 2007 and initially commenced its operations as a Construction Materials Testing Laboratory. Over time, the company expanded its scope of services to include Project Survey and Design, Construction Works, Engineering Studies, and Professional Training Programs, responding to the growing needs of the engineering and construction sector in Afghanistan.

In addition to its technical services, Hask takes pride in publishing “The Civil Engineer”, the first technical and engineering magazine in Pashto and Dari in Afghanistan, contributing to knowledge sharing and professional development within the engineering community.

Vision / Goals

Hask Engineering Services & Builders aims to provide high-quality engineering services and actively contribute to the sustainable development of Afghanistan through the following goals:

• To actively participate in the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Afghanistan
• To design and construct structures in compliance with approved standards and technical specifications
• To contribute to capacity building within the construction and engineering industry
• To create employment opportunities and support the growth of the private sector

Objectives

The key objectives of Hask Engineering Services & Builders include:

• To deliver professional services in surveying, design, construction, and training
• To participate in quality control and engineering management of construction projects
• To implement and comply with national and international standards, codes, specifications, and norms
• To organize and deliver training programs, seminars, workshops, and conferences aimed at strengthening capacity in engineering and construction fields
• To provide job opportunities for skilled and experienced professionals

The Railway Bridge, Viaduct, and Structure Engineer (International) is responsible for the planning, design, review, and supervision of railway bridges, viaducts, and associated structures in accordance with international standards. The role ensures structural safety, durability, constructability, and compliance with railway loading and operational requirements. The position requires coordination with multidisciplinary teams and experience working on international or donor-funded railway projects.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Directs and/or performs simple to complex bridge design and analysis in the rail roads and highways.
• Be responsible for the development and review of engineering calculations, drawing details, specifications, quantities and cost estimates.
• Provides technical direction, on-the-job training, and opportunities for technical growth and knowledge sharing to expand the technical capabilities of the ARA bridge and Viaduct design team, and mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans
• Lead the structural design for all project types, including complex bridge designs;
• Could to lead and design of Viaducts
• Assist project managers with scoping and budgeting for structural work and be responsible for quality assurance of deliverables.
• Develop and/or assist in developing specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages
• Work with Project Managers and Sr. Rail Engineers to coordinate the design and management of projects involving transportation in railroad and transit facilities and property.
• Manage bridge design task assignments for the bridge team including preparation of design calculations, development of contract drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Assure that the bridge structures are designed in accordance with approved international and local requirements and the construction is implemented in accordance with accepted industry practices and procedures.
• Prepares and issues specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.
• May be required to provide the seal and signature of the professional engineer, as appropriate, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• 10 years of professional experience in progressive bridge design and rating wall in highways and railroads.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering with a Structural Engineering focus.
• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with Structural Engineering focus.
• Experience with structural analysis software packages including Midas, Bentley’s CSI programs.
• Experience with completing railroad bridge load rating in accordance with FRA requirements.
• Experience designing structural steel bridges, precast prestressed concrete bridges, and drainage structures such as box culverts and large vaults and stilling basins.
• Understanding of structural engineering principles and the ability to utilize those skills to provide innovative solutions for complex structural engineering problems.
• Must possess excellent analytical, technical, and communicational (oral and written) skills.
• Must have related experience in design of Railway Bridge and other Railway structures.
• In-depth knowledge of railway design standards (e.g., AREMA, UIC, GOST).

Hask engineering Company request for CV for an intended project for the mentioned position. Qualified candidate are requested to submit their Cvs and Educational certificate it the following email: hask.hr7@gmail.com