Senior Engineer Design- 1 Post at The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation

Job Description

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) Following the enactment of the Energy Act , Rural Electrification Authority (REA) has now changed to Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC). REREC has an expanded mandate of spearheading Kenya’s green energy drive, in addition to implementing rural electrification projects.

Job Specification

Implementing policies and programmes on power system design; Providing technical advice and guidance on matters pertaining to design of distribution and transmission lines; Participating in formulation of power system design standards and ensure they are adhered to; Developing designs for all grid extension projects as per the acceptable standards; Verifying and authorise technical reports, designs estimates and drawings; Recommending location of proposed distribution networks including primary and secondary feeding substations by preparing description of project works, material schedules and cost estimates; Advising the Supplies Chain Management on the required materials as per the approved projects for the year; Verifying of wayleaves compensation before approval; Compiling and documenting projects technical reports including Design, Survey, Cartography and Wayleave; Maintaining operational linkages with other departments/sections of the Corporation; Managing human, financial and material resources assigned to the Department; Preparing budget and ensuring budgetary control for the Department; Maintaining a supportive working environment to foster optimum performance; Monitoring Departmental performance and initiate necessary interventions; Ensuring surveys for REREC grid, substation and mini-grid sites projects are done as per the acceptable standards; Ensuring Cartography services for grid project are done as per the acceptable standards; and Ensuring assessment of wayleaves for REREC projects.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

A minimum of four years relevant work experience; Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Civil Engineering, or its equivalent from a recognized institution; Registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya; Certificate in supervisory course lasting not less than two weeks; Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; Proficiency in computer applications; and Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution