Chief Superintending Engineer (Electrical - BS) at State Department for Public Works

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Senior Superintending Engineer (Electrical), CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• a Current valid annual Practicing Licence from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• corporate Membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK); and
• demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of electrical services programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level may be deployed to head a unit at Headquarters’ or as a Regional Electrical Engineer or as a County Works Officer. Duties and responsibilities at the Headquarters
and at the Regional level will include:-

• planning, controlling and coordinating electrical and electronic designs for government building and construction works;
• repair and maintenance of electrical/electronic installations in government institutions;
• checking and recommending for approval of engineering consultants’ designs;
• evaluation, certifying and recommending fees submitted by consultants;
• co-ordination of improvements of electrical and electronic services; and
• rural electrification programmes and lightning protection of government installations.

As a County Works Officer, he/she will be in charge of all Architectural, Engineering and Quantity Surveying services in the county. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• coordinating design, supervision of construction and maintenance of public buildings, civil and other public works;
• research activities; and
• administration and supervision of all staff working under him/her