Job summary

The role oversees the design, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and project management of electrical systems, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with statutory regulations, engineering standards, and quality requirements.

Min Qualification: Bachelors Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 7 years Language Requirement: English Work Type: Full Time Working Hours: 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Kenya

Job descriptions & requirements

Role Summary
Electrical Engineer is responsible for providing strategic leadership and technical oversight of all electrical engineering functions within the company. The role oversees the design, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and project management of electrical systems, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with statutory regulations, engineering standards, and quality requirements.

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).
  • 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

Company Benefits

Top Choice Surveillance Limited we actively participates in community and wellness events, such as the Standard Chartered Marathon, demonstrating a commitment to employee engagement and well-being. 

About Top Choice Surveillance Limited

Top Choice Surveillance Limited is an ISO9001:2015 Certified company with NCA Registration in the fields of building, electrical, security, information technology, roads and water engineering.

Top Choice Surveillance Limited bring together committed specialized and experienced work force, state of the art plants and equipment, high quality construction materials in order to realise even complex building, water and sanitation, electrical and mechanical construction projects – on schedule, of the highest quality while optimizing the project cost


Top Choice Surveillance Limited boasts the best support system & services for its clients by partnering up with some of the best & the biggest brands and institutions in the business.


We believe in customer service and customer satisfaction.

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