Civil Engineer
Farmers for Forests
About Us
F4F is a Hybrid Social Enterprise working to protect and increase India’s biodiverse forest cover in close collaboration with rural communities. Founded in December 2019, F4F is one of the few organizations in India working in the forestry sector and using a payment-for-ecosystem services model for its environmental protection and restoration activities.
F4F was incubated at Mulago, Fast Forward, NSRCEL-IIMB, The Nudge Institute and Shakti - The Empathy Project. Our work has been supported by several organizations including Accenture, ACT Grants, Opus Software Solutions, Rainmatter Foundation and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies.
We have also featured on DW TV and Scroll's Eco India series as well as DW Hindi. We have also been selected as one of India's top innovators working in the ecosystem restoration and conservation sector by the World Economic Forum.
Job Description
Role:
The Civil Engineer will be responsible for overseeing on-ground implementation of environmental and agroforestry projects, conducting site surveys, and ensuring that infrastructure activities align with quality, design, and safety standards. This role requires frequent travel to field sites outside Pune and close coordination with operations teams, vendors, and clients.
Primary Responsibilities:
Conduct detailed site surveys and assessments for biodiversity and water conservation infrastructure
Lead on-site execution of construction activities as per project plans and timelines
Manage and monitor manpower and workforce performance, ensuring high-quality outputs
Oversee project planning, estimation, budgeting, and execution across multiple sites
Coordinate regularly with clients and stakeholders, providing timely updates and feedback
Liaise with vendors and contractors to manage procurement and timely delivery of materials
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders
Identify on-site issues proactively and implement solutions to avoid project delays
Leverage technical knowledge in water management and environmental engineering to ensure sustainability and compliance
Collaborate with field teams and internal departments to align execution with F4F’s long-term environmental goals
Requirements
Who We’re Looking For
Someone with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
2 to 4 years of experience in a similar field, preferably in rural and environmental projects
Strong project management, technical, and site management skills
Ability to manage teams, handle field-level challenges, and coordinate multiple tasks
Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
Proficient in MS Office tools and able to create professional reports and presentations
Willingness to travel regularly to project locations outside Pune
Passionate about ecological restoration, rural development, and sustainability
Location
Benefits
Salary
Salary will be decided mutually based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and fit with our team and culture.