Key Duties
Designing for grid and off grid projects
Recommending locations of proposed distribution networks-High and Low Voltage lines plus primary and secondary feeding substations
Preparing description of projects works, material schedules and cost estimates in rural areas
Coordinating and supervising design of major schemes
Participating in formulation of power system design standards
Participating in procurement and management for design contractual services
Liaising with external contractors to ensure that their designs conform to the Authority standards
Verifying of technical reports, designs and estimates drawings
Preparing distribution system reinforcement budgets
Compiling projects technical reports
Managing human, finance and material resources assigned to the Division
Supervising and appraising sectional staff and identifying their training and development needs
Preparing budget and ensuring budgetary controls for the section
Implementing management and technological innovations to enhance efficiency.
Designing for grid and off grid projects
Recommending locations of proposed distribution networks-High and Low Voltage lines plus primary and secondary feeding substations
Preparing description of projects works, material schedules and cost estimates in rural areas
Coordinating and supervising design of major schemes
Participating in formulation of power system design standards
Participating in procurement and management for design contractual services
Liaising with external contractors to ensure that their designs conform to the Authority standards
Verifying of technical reports, designs and estimates drawings
Preparing distribution system reinforcement budgets
Compiling projects technical reports
Managing human, finance and material resources assigned to the Division
Supervising and appraising sectional staff and identifying their training and development needs
Preparing budget and ensuring budgetary controls for the section
Implementing management and technological innovations to enhance efficiency.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Civil or Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent
Registration with ERB/IEK as Registered Engineer
9 years relevant experience with at least 5 years experience at senior level
Evidence of Computer proficiency
Prior experience managing a department or section in a busy environment
A Masters Degree in an Engineering field will be an added advantage
Bachelors Degree in Civil or Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent
Registration with ERB/IEK as Registered Engineer
9 years relevant experience with at least 5 years experience at senior level
Evidence of Computer proficiency
Prior experience managing a department or section in a busy environment
A Masters Degree in an Engineering field will be an added advantage
Senior Engineer, Design
MG 7(3 posts)
MG 7(3 posts)
Key duties
Coordinating , supervising, collecting and collating data on the existing power system in the country in relation to proposed network expansion
Designing and recommending locations of new substations
Preparing technical reports for various projects
Ensuring conductor sagging from the survey profiles and preparing pole schedules as necessary
Preparing plans pertaining to substation layout for new substations
Preparing drawings for substations, high voltage, medium voltage and low voltage lines
Participating in preparing description of projects works materials schedules and cost estimates
Managing human, finance and material resources assigned to the section
Designing schemes and recommending locations of new substations/transformers as per REA standards
Coordinating , supervising, collecting and collating data on the existing power system in the country in relation to proposed network expansion
Designing and recommending locations of new substations
Preparing technical reports for various projects
Ensuring conductor sagging from the survey profiles and preparing pole schedules as necessary
Preparing plans pertaining to substation layout for new substations
Preparing drawings for substations, high voltage, medium voltage and low voltage lines
Participating in preparing description of projects works materials schedules and cost estimates
Managing human, finance and material resources assigned to the section
Designing schemes and recommending locations of new substations/transformers as per REA standards
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or related field
Registration with the ERB/IEK as a Registered Engineer
Evidence of Computer proficiency
Management Development Courses, or Leadership Course for at least one month
Seven (7) years relevant work experience in a similar position with five (5) years in a supervisory position
A Masters Degree in an Engineering field will be an added advantage
Bachelors degree in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or related field
Registration with the ERB/IEK as a Registered Engineer
Evidence of Computer proficiency
Management Development Courses, or Leadership Course for at least one month
Seven (7) years relevant work experience in a similar position with five (5) years in a supervisory position
A Masters Degree in an Engineering field will be an added advantage
1st Assistant Engineer, Design
MG 8(1 post)
MG 8(1 post)
Key Duties
Supervising Collecting and collecting data on the existing power system in the country in relation to proposed network expansion
Ensuring Authority standards and procedures on system operations and safety are adhered to
Coordinating, Designing and recommending locations for new substations
Preparing technical reports for various projects
Ensuring conductor sagging from the survey profiles and preparing pole schedules as necessary
Preparing plans pertaining to sub-station layout for new sub-stations
Preparing description of project works material schedules and cost
Supervising and preparing drawings for substations, high voltage, medium voltage and low voltage lines
Supervising Collecting and collecting data on the existing power system in the country in relation to proposed network expansion
Ensuring Authority standards and procedures on system operations and safety are adhered to
Coordinating, Designing and recommending locations for new substations
Preparing technical reports for various projects
Ensuring conductor sagging from the survey profiles and preparing pole schedules as necessary
Preparing plans pertaining to sub-station layout for new sub-stations
Preparing description of project works material schedules and cost
Supervising and preparing drawings for substations, high voltage, medium voltage and low voltage lines
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or related field
Registration with the ERB/IEK as registered Engineer
Management Development courses or leadership course for at least one month
Seven (7) years relevant work experience in a similar position with five (5) years supervisory position
Evidence of Computer proficiency
A master’s degree in an Engineering field will be an added advantage
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or related field
Registration with the ERB/IEK as registered Engineer
Management Development courses or leadership course for at least one month
Seven (7) years relevant work experience in a similar position with five (5) years supervisory position
Evidence of Computer proficiency
A master’s degree in an Engineering field will be an added advantage
Senior Engineer Construction
MG 7(1 post)
MG 7(1 post)
Key Duties
Coordinating the construction and maintenance of electricity distribution systems strictly in accordance with the allowed minimum standards;
Ensuring Authority standards and procedures on system operations and safety are adhered to
Participating in the procurement of operations and maintenance materials and equipment
Preparing and approving payment certificates and attending to contractors and technicians queries/concerns
Liaising with Kenya Power for joint inspections, commissioning and maintenance of construction standards and capitalize commissioned projects
Coordinating the construction and maintenance of electricity distribution systems strictly in accordance with the allowed minimum standards;
Ensuring Authority standards and procedures on system operations and safety are adhered to
Participating in the procurement of operations and maintenance materials and equipment
Preparing and approving payment certificates and attending to contractors and technicians queries/concerns
Liaising with Kenya Power for joint inspections, commissioning and maintenance of construction standards and capitalize commissioned projects
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or related field;
Registration with the ERB/IEK as registered Engineer
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or related field
Management Development courses or leadership course for at least one month;
Seven (7) years relevant work experience in a similar position with five (5) years supervisory position
A Master’s degree in an Engineering field will be an added advantage.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or related field;
Registration with the ERB/IEK as registered Engineer
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or related field
Management Development courses or leadership course for at least one month;
Seven (7) years relevant work experience in a similar position with five (5) years supervisory position
A Master’s degree in an Engineering field will be an added advantage.
3rd Assistant Engineer (Electrical System Protection)
MG10 ( 1post)
MG10 ( 1post)
Key Duties
Preparation and evaluation of tenders for electrical works
Supervising of electrical works for off-grid power projects;
Participating in commissioning of new generators and switchgears for off-grid power stations
Carrying out of electrical tests for off-grid power machines and equipments to ascertain availability of sufficient protection for all newly constructed stations
Participating in Factory Acceptance Tests for machines and equipments to be supplied to the organization
Preparation and evaluation of tenders for electrical works
Supervising of electrical works for off-grid power projects;
Participating in commissioning of new generators and switchgears for off-grid power stations
Carrying out of electrical tests for off-grid power machines and equipments to ascertain availability of sufficient protection for all newly constructed stations
Participating in Factory Acceptance Tests for machines and equipments to be supplied to the organization
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering with bias towards Systems Protection or equivalent from a recognized Institution
Registered graduate engineer or graduate technician engineer as the case may be with the Kenya Engineers Registration Board (KERB)
Degree holders with five (5) years relevant experience to have served for at least three (3) years at the level of 4th assistant engineer/superintendent, preferably in technical services/distribution or other related function
For Higher Diploma to have served for at least four (4) years preferably in services/distribution or other related function
Computer literacy
Bachelors degree in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering with bias towards Systems Protection or equivalent from a recognized Institution
Registered graduate engineer or graduate technician engineer as the case may be with the Kenya Engineers Registration Board (KERB)
Degree holders with five (5) years relevant experience to have served for at least three (3) years at the level of 4th assistant engineer/superintendent, preferably in technical services/distribution or other related function
For Higher Diploma to have served for at least four (4) years preferably in services/distribution or other related function
Computer literacy
Interested persons should send their applications together with copies of relevant certificates and testimonials with the envelope clearly marked the position being applied for and addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Rural Electrification Authority,
The Chancery,
P.O. Box 34585, 00100
Nairobi.
Rural Electrification Authority,
The Chancery,
P.O. Box 34585, 00100
Nairobi.
To reach on or before July 26, 2013
Qualified persons including physically challenged and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.