Principal Engineer II (Resident Engineer) Job Opportunity at TANROADS — September 2026

Principal Engineer II (Resident Engineer) Job Opportunity at TANROADS — September 2026

Job Title: Principal Engineer II (Resident Engineer)

Company: Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS)

Location: Dodoma Region, Tanzania

Contract Type: Specified Contract (1 year or more upon project completion)

Salary: TANROADS Salary scale (as per TANROADS Policy)

Application Deadline: October 4, 2026 (16:30 EAT)

About TANROADS

The Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) is tasked with maintaining and developing the trunk and regional roads network in Tanzania Mainland, as well as conducting axle load control operations. On behalf of the Chief Executive, the Regional Manager of TANROADS Dodoma is recruiting qualified Tanzanians for the road upgrading project: Upgrading of Kongwa Jct – Ngambi – Mpwapwa (32.0Km), LOT I: Kongwa Jct – Ngambi – Mpwapwa (32.0Km) Contract No. TRD/HQ/1033/2023/24.

Entry Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. A Master’s Degree is an added advantage.

• Professional Registration: Must be registered with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) as a Professional Engineer.

• Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years of working experience in a related field.

• Project Experience: Must have served as a Resident Engineer on at least two (2) projects of a similar nature.

• Location Commitment: Must be prepared to work in the Dodoma Region for extended periods throughout the project duration.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead site personnel and supervise all technical, operational, and administrative activities on site.

• Oversee site contractors and force account operations while developing detailed project work plans.

• Manage project contracts, quality control protocols, and process contractor invoices for payment approval.

• Prepare regular progress reports, attend site meetings, and record meeting minutes.

• Monitor the execution of social and environmental impact mitigation plans in coordination with the TANROADS Environmental Specialist.

• Maintain complete project records, including site diaries, correspondences, test results, measurement calculations, and payment documentation.

• Perform any other related duties assigned by the Project Manager (PM).

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit a detailed and signed Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of relevant educational and professional certificates, and full contact information (addresses, phone numbers, and emails) for two reputable referees.

Postal / Delivery Address:

The Regional Manager,

TANROADS – DODOMA,

P.O. Box 802, DODOMA.

Late applications will not be evaluated. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who do not receive communication should consider their applications unsuccessful.