The Directorate General of Archaeology, Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department, Government of the Punjab, announces a career opportunity for the contractual post of Project Engineer (PPS-08). The role is stationed at the world-renowned Indus Valley archaeological site of Harappa in District Sahiwal under the ADP development project titled Preservation / Restoration, Improvement Management and Upgradation of Rohtas Fort District Jhelum, Hiran Minar District Sheikhupura & Harappa District Sahiwal, sanctioned till June 2027.
Field Engineering and Conservation Responsibilities
The Project Engineer serves as the resident site technical authority supervising civil conservation, structural stabilization, and visitor infrastructure development across the Harappa archaeological complex. Core duties include:
- Supervising site conservation civil works, mud-brick preservation treatments, and protective drainage systems without altering ancient stratigraphy.
- Ensuring contractor works strictly conform to architectural designs, engineering drawings, and heritage preservation specifications outlined in the PC-I.
- Conducting field measurements, maintaining measurement books (MBs), and performing structural quality assurance testing on conservation materials.
- Supervising the installation of upgraded tourist pathways, interpretation signage, site lighting, museum facility improvements, and perimeter boundary security.
- Coordinating with archaeological field officers to ensure civil works do not encroach upon unexcavated cultural layers.
Required Credentials and Document Checklist
Candidates must prepare the following certified documents before applying:
- Online application profile submitted through the Punjab Job Portal.
- HEC-recognized Civil Engineering degree (B.Sc or M.Sc) and detailed transcripts.
- Valid registration card as Professional Engineer from the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).
- Service certificates verifying 7 years (for B.Sc) or 5 years (for M.Sc) of field engineering experience in development projects.
- Valid CNIC and Punjab Domicile Certificate.
- Passport-sized photograph.
- NOC from current employer for applicants serving in public sector departments.
Submission Guidelines and Employment Terms
Interested civil engineers must submit their applications exclusively via the Punjab Job Portal at www.jobs.punjab.gov.pk by October 18, 2026. Direct or postal submissions will not be entertained. The appointment is entirely temporary, non-pensionable, non-transferable, and project-specific till June 2027, with no claim for permanent absorption into civil service. Salary is offered on a lump-sum package under Project Pay Scale (PPS-08) with a 4% annual increment. Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview, and no TA/DA will be paid.