EAII Advisors Water Infrastructure Engineer

This position is with EAII Advisors, Evidence Action's technical partner in India.

About EAII Advisors

EAII Advisors, Evidence Action's technical partner in India, supports state governments in delivering evidence-based public health programs, including safe drinking water initiatives and school and Anganwadi-based National Deworming Day and iron and folic acid supplementation. Operating across 11 states, EAII Advisors provides technical assistance to ministries of health, education, water, and women and child development, reducing health burdens in impoverished communities and improving the long-term wellbeing of children and families.

About Evidence Action

At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations.

Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we're making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 9 countries, our team of 800+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions.

• Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains.
• Through Safe Water Now, we?ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children.
• Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives.

At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset. You'll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If you're looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.

About the India Safe Water Team

Evidence Action'sSafe Water Nowprogram provides safe drinking water to over 10 million people across rural Uganda, Malawi, and Kenya. Recent evidence highlights that water treatment may be among the most cost-effective interventions available to save young children's lives, reducing all-cause child mortality by about 25%. The Dispensers for Safe Water (DSW) program - based on research by a Nobel-winning economist - utilizes an innovative and human-centric design to deliver clean water at the source in rural settings, achieving usage rates which are 5x that of comparable interventions. Evidence Action recently launched a next generation technology, In-Line Chlorination (ILC) in Uganda and Malawi, targeting rural, peri-urban, and urban communities, which has the potential to be even more cost-effective. Over the past year, we?ve more thandouble our footprintin East Africa and are actively exploring opportunities for expansion into new countries.

In addition to its longstanding work in East Africa, Evidence Action, through its technical partner in India, EAII Advisors, is launching a major technical assistance program to help the government of India reach 17.5 million people with safe water. This complements the Indian government's effort to bring water access to every household in the country.

The Role

Employment Type: Fixed term employment for one year

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Water Infrastructure Engineer to join our India Safe Water team. In this role, you will be integral to the design, testing, and implementation of the In-Line Chlorination (ILC) technology, ensuring their efficiency and reliability. The Water Infrastructure Engineer will work closely with the Design Engineer and in-state field teams to develop and optimize safe water systems for rural and peri-urban water systems.

EAII and the National Jal Jeevan Mission are conducting a project committed to providing safe water to all households. EAII is working with existing large infrastructure and complementing these systems with simple to assemble with local materials, easy-to-operate chlorination devices. We currently work in two states, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh on single village and multi-village water schemes.

Our ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of different water infrastructure components such as pipe materials and compatibility, water supply (pumping and gravity-fed systems), pressure and flow rate, and water quality fluctuations. This role will follow the full product development cycle from prototyping technologies to launching and servicing safe water systems. The Water Infrastructure Engineer will provide engineering guidance to the Design Engineer and in-state teams to identify the right technology for the right site to provide clean and safe drinking water for thousands.

You will be responsible for the installation and monitoring of ILC technologies, training state field staff on technical aspects of the project, drafting protocols and standard operating procedures, and facilitating the work of local plumbing, construction, and technical teams. Additionally, with your expertise, you will develop product recommendations, set up and monitor in-lab and field-testing rigs, and coordinate technical aspects of piloting devices and conduct comprehensive research on materials compatibility and water supply characteristics for ILC installations. You will collaborate closely with field staff to address device issues and ensure the accurate recording of test results and operational data.

Responsibilities

Prototype and Launch

• Researches materials compatibility and water supply characteristics (i.e. pipe network, pressure, flow rate, water quality) to develop product recommendations.
• Responsible for setting up testing rigs for in-lab and field testing of safe water chlorination programs.
• Implements testing protocols and diligently records test results.
• Implements technical pilot protocols for field testing.
• Coordinates technical aspects of piloting devices.

Implementation and Maintenance

• Responsible for installation and ensuring compliance of safe water systems.
• Trains Regional Coordinators on all technical aspects of the project.
• Contributes to drafting protocols and SOPs for testing and using safe water units.
• Facilitates local plumbing, construction, and technicians for safe water systems.
• Works with Regional Coordinators to diligently record and address device issues.
• Disclaimer: the duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental, or other related engineering or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience as an engineer (preferably for water related industries)
• Previous work experience with plumbing, designing or testing water infrastructure systems in India with a specific emphasis on rural water supply with single or multi-village water schemes
• Creative problem solver who is willing to dive deep into understanding root causes of issues
• Demonstrated experience researching water issues (ex. materials compatibility, water quality, climate change impacts, etc.)
• Develops conceptual models using computer flow modeling techniques to model flow through water technologies
• Proficiency in CAD or equivalent software to visualize 2D or 3D designs of water infrastructure
• Proficiency in MATLAB or equivalent
• Ability to travel as per the project needs
• Flexibility to take late calls with the India Safe Water team based in the US

Position Location

The role is based in New Delhi, India. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an Indian employment visa at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in India for roles based in India.

Benefits

EAII provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees worldwide. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health insurance with IPD and OPD provisions,
• Life and Accidental insurance,
• PF, ESIC and Gratuity as per statutory requirements
• Generous leave,
• Avenues for engagement and recognition.

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with the individual's credentials, experience, and previous pay scale.

All contracting arrangements will be made through EAII Advisors Private Limited. EAII is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at EAII is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. EAII does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, caste, creed, colour, religion, gender, origin, disability, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

All candidates applying for the position should upload a resume along withcover letter mentioning current and expected salary.

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree