Electrical Engineer (Registered)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Electrical Engineering Department, providing technical guidance and supervision to engineering teams.
- Oversee the design, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems for construction projects.
- Review and approve electrical designs, technical specifications, material schedules, and project documentation.
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor electrical engineering activities to ensure timely and quality project delivery.
- Manage project budgets, resource allocation, procurement, and contractor performance.
- Ensure compliance with electrical engineering standards, health and safety regulations, and quality management systems.
- Support tender preparation, project costing, estimating, and contract administration.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks while implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities on electrical engineering matters.
- Prepare technical and project performance reports for management.
Core Technical Knowledge
- Electrical power distribution and power supply systems.
- Electrical installation design and implementation.
- Control, instrumentation, and automation systems.
- Electrical testing, commissioning, and maintenance.
- AutoCAD and other electrical engineering software.
- Project management, budgeting, and contract administration.
- Occupational health and safety requirements and quality management systems.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
- Valid Annual Practising Licence where applicable.
- Minimum of 7 years' relevant experience in electrical engineering within the construction industry, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Key Competencies
- Leadership and people management.
- Project and contract management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strategic planning and decision-making.
- Communication and stakeholder management.
- Budgeting and resource management.
- High integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Salary Range: Between Ksh. 100,000 to Ksh. 200,000