Drafts Man / Junior Architect

Company: China Rail Transit Engineering Consultancy (CRTEC) – Ethiopia

   Roads, Railways and Building Works Design and Supervision Projects Division 

Location: Addis Ababa, with few Travel opportunities within Ethiopia and Africa

Position Type: Full-Time 

About the Role: Our company CRTEC-Ethiopia is looking for qualified, motivated, and well-educated professionals to join our growing team in the following positions:

Notice to this Potential Recruits

In your cover letter attached to your CV please clarify your choice of either Time based or Delivery based rating mechanism for yourself, if chosen time based employee is expected to attend an 8hour shift each working day except Saturday which will be 4hours shift and no time slack is acceptable and will result in contractual measures to be taken. If you choose delivery based rating then you will be expected to deliver all assignments on schedule and no missing of delivery targets and slack in quality of delivered technical documents is allowed./

Experience Level: Junior professionals from 0 to 3 years of experience are welcome to apply.

Service Bond: Selected candidates must sign a formal commitment bond to serve the company for a minimum of Four (4) years after completing training and probation period.

Desired Key Traits of the Recruit 

• Good English Writing and Speaking.

• Willingness to Learn New languages Chinese and French if necessary.

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• A person who can never say I can’t and Some one who is eager to learn and discover new things ሙያዊ የሆነ እና ያልሆነም ነገር ማንበብ የሚወድ (Willingness to Read any contracts, tender Documents, Design manuals and Design Instructions including guidelines and proposals needed to carry out his/her assignments),

• Willingness to work for the satisfaction of clients whatever sacrifices have to be made including working overtime which will be compensated for,

• Willingness to learn new software and enable oneself using online tutors and limited experienced engineers feedback,

• Ability to work under deadlines and Creative thinking and attention to detail,

• Basic knowledge of construction and engineering principles. 

• Flexibility: Absolute willingness to work project-driven overtime and travel assignments whenever required.

• Academic Standing: Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.8+ for males and Strong secondary school and university aptitude results are mandatory.

What We Offer

• Professional Growth: Structured path with clear salary reviews tied to technical milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare architectural drawings, plans, and layouts

• Assist in designing residential, commercial, and office buildings

• Develop 2D and 3D architectural presentations

• Conduct site visits and monitor project progress

• Coordinate with engineers, consultants, and clients

• Ensure designs comply with building codes and regulations

• Assist in material selection and project documentation

• Support senior architects in project planning and execution

No of People Required: 3

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related field

• Good Software Knowledge: Ms-Excel, Ms-Word, Ms-Project, Civil-3D, AUTOCAD, INFRAWORKS, Google Earth, Global Mapper, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustration, Revit and SketchUp

• Experience Level: Junior professionals from 0 to 3 years of experience are welcome to apply.

How To Apply

If You are a Passionate and Enthusiastic Engineering Graduate Looking for an Exciting Opportunity for Your Career, We Invite You to Submit Your Application. Please Include the Following Documents:

1. Updated resume/CV; The file name for your resume/CV should be in the following format

• Full name 

• Major

• Contact information (Phone Number or email)

• Choice of Time based or Delivery based rating mechanism for yourself

1. Temporary / Final Degree Certificate

2. Copies of academic transcripts including student copy or semester slips indicating the grades they have achieved in each semester 

3. Any additional certifications or documents showcasing your skills (optional) 

Please send your application via email only to [email protected] or with the subject line: “Graduate Design Engineer (Trainee) - (Your Name and Engineering Discipline (E.g., Drafts Man / Junior Architect)".

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation and interviews. You are not expected to call so please No calls or texts or any in-person submissions. 

Application Deadline: [ 7 days after the announcement Date]

Expect for an in-person Interview. 

Join our team and embark on a rewarding career in engineering with China Rail Transit Engineering Consultancy - Ethiopia. We look forward to reviewing your application and meeting talented individuals like you.