Defense Construction Design Enterprise – Job Vacancy Announcement 2026
Organization: Defense Construction Design Enterprise (DCDE)
Location: Unisa–Gelan–Bishoftu–Biyu Road Project, Ethiopia
Application Deadline: April 25, 2026
Employment Type: Contract (varies by position)
About Defense Construction Design Enterprise
Defense Construction Design Enterprise (DCDE) is a government enterprise engaged in infrastructure development projects across Ethiopia. The organization specializes in road, bridge, and related construction design and supervision, contributing to national development through engineering excellence and professional expertise. DCDE invites qualified and motivated applicants to join its team for the Unisa–Gelan–Bishoftu–Biyu Road Project.
Open Positions
1. Junior Surveyor
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Qualification: Degree in Surveying
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Experience: 0 years (B.Sc. and above)
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Quantity: 2
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Salary: Negotiable
2. Junior Hydrologist / Hydraulic Engineer
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Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering or related fields
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Experience: 0 years (B.Sc. and above)
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Salary: Negotiable
3. Junior Environmentalist
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Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or related fields
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Experience: 0 years (B.Sc. and above)
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Salary: Negotiable
4. Junior Claim Expert
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Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology & Management, or related fields
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Experience: 0 years (B.Sc. and above)
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Salary: Negotiable
5. Junior Quantity Surveyor
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Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology & Management, or related fields
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Experience: 0 years (B.Sc. and above)
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Salary: Negotiable
6. Junior Highway Engineer
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Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering or related fields
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Experience: 0 years (B.Sc. and above)
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Salary: Negotiable
7. Junior Structural Engineer
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Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering or related fields
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Experience: 0 years (B.Sc. and above)
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Salary: Negotiable
8. Junior Pavement / Material Geotechnical Engineer
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Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering or related fields
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Experience: 0 years (B.Sc. and above)
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Salary: Negotiable
9. Chainman (Surveyor Assistant)
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Qualification: B.Sc. / Diploma in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or related fields
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Experience: 0 years (B.Sc.); Minimum 3 years for Diploma; GPS & Total Station required
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Salary: Negotiable
10. Structural Inspector
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Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering or related fields
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Experience: 0 years (B.Sc.); Minimum 3 years for Diploma; bridge & drainage inspection required
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Salary: Negotiable
11. Laboratory Assistant
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Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering or related fields
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Experience: 0 years (B.Sc.); Minimum 3 years for Diploma
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Quantity: 2
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Salary: Negotiable
12. Work Inspector
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Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering or related fields
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Experience: 0 years (B.Sc.); Minimum 3 years for Diploma; road inspection required
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Quantity: 2
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Salary: Negotiable
13. Draftsperson
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Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering or related fields
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Experience: 0 years (B.Sc.); Minimum 3 years for Diploma; CADD required
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Salary: Negotiable
14. Senior Road Safety and Safety Audits Specialist
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Qualification: B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Civil Engineering or related fields
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Experience: 8+ years in infrastructure projects
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Salary: Negotiable
15. Gender Specialist
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Qualification: Degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Law, or related fields
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Experience: 6+ years in gender programs
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Salary: Negotiable
16. Right of Way Management Specialist
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Qualification: Degree in Sociology, Land Administration, or related fields
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Experience: 5+ years
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Salary: Negotiable
17. Senior Environmentalist
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Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science
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Experience: 6+ years
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Salary: Negotiable
18. Senior Claim Engineer
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Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering or related fields
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Experience: 8+ years
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Salary: Negotiable
19. Geotechnical Engineer
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Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering or related fields
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Experience: 8+ years
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Salary: Negotiable
20. Soil Laboratory Technician
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Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering or related fields
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Experience: 0 years (B.Sc.); Minimum 3 years for Diploma
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Salary: Negotiable
21. Pavement / Material Engineer
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Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, or Geotechnical Engineering
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Experience: 8+ years
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Salary: Negotiable
22. Deputy Resident Engineer
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Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Technology & Management
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Experience: 8+ years
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Salary: Negotiable
How to Apply
Applicants who meet the requirements can apply in person by submitting original and non‑returnable copies of their documents within 10 consecutive working days.
Address: Defense Construction Design Enterprise, near Development Bank of Ethiopia, Kirkos Sub‑City, Addis Ababa
Email: t@dcde.gov.et (mention the position title in the subject line)