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