Job Description

Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited is recruiting one Assistant Manager, Design, Electrical (KET 4) on permanent and pensionable terms. This on-site role reports to Manager, Design. It combines office work with extensive field assignments locally, regionally and internationally.

What you'll do

• Lead work within the Division.
• Oversee electrical engineering quality control for transmission infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate Electrical design and design reviews with relevant divisions and stakeholders.
• Develop Electrical design standards, technical guidelines and construction methodology.
• Monitor transmission line, substation and consultancy projects from initiation through commissioning or completion.
• Manage design consultants, schedules, outputs, invoices, document control and approved drawings.
• Review design changes, technical specifications, quantities and scope implications.
• Ensure interfaces between electrical and civil designs during project delivery.
• Manage staff performance, development, capacity building and skill deployment.

What you'll bring

• Master’s degree in electrical and Electrical Communications Engineering, Project Management, Strategic Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics/Electrical Communications Engineering or equivalent qualifications.
• Registered Professional Engineer status with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Full membership with the Institution of Engineer of Kenya (IEK).
• A valid practicing license from the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• A leadership course lasting at least four weeks.
• Twelve years of relevant work experience, including three years as Principal Engineer or comparable position.

What you'll be offered

• Permanent and pensionable terms.
• Competitive remuneration package in accordance with the Company guidelines.

How to apply

Submit a signed application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates, and National Identification Card or Passport copy. State the position and vacancy reference number in the subject heading. Applications must be submitted via the joblink posted on the KETRACO website. Hard copies will not be considered. The role is open to Kenyan citizens only.

Key skills: quality assurance, Factory Acceptance Tests, SAP system, Energy Act, National Construction Authority Act