Principal Engineer (Roads) at Machakos County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Supervising construction, rehabilitation and maintenance activities of roads and highway structures;
• Reviewing plans and design for development and maintenance of roads:
• Developing and implementing road design manual and other manuals related to highways;
• Developing and coordinating implementation of road safety engineering programs and risk management plans for road infrastructure with relevant stakeholders;
• Preparing specifications and contract documents for tendering of road related works;
• Conducting feasibility studies and environmental social impact assessment to determine viability for development of road infrastructure;
• Designing mechanism for protection of road reserves and access to roadside developments;
• Conducting quality assurance, technical and performance audits on ongoing and completed road projects for compliance with relevant laws, regulations and standards;
• Carrying out pavement evaluation and structural integrity surveys on existing roads and highway structures: and
• Taking part in preparation of Roads Sector Investment Programmes (RSIP) for maintenance. rehabilitation and construction of roads in consultation with other key stakeholders.
• Monitoring and evaluating ongoing and completed road project to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, laws and regulations;
•  Identifying arrears of research and preparing proposals:
•  Carrying out research in emerging trends and technologies in road infrastructure development and maintenance:
• Up to-dating information pertaining to road works and inventory: Preparing progress reports:
• Preparing works plans; and Guiding and counseling staff.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

•  Served for a minimum period of nine (9) years, three (3) years in the grade of Senior Engineer (Roads) or in an equivalent and relevant position:
•  Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution:
•  Registration as a corporate member of the institution of engineers of Kenya (MIEK):
• Registration by Engineers Board of Kenya as a professional Engineer:
• Valid annual practicing license from the Engineers Board of Kenya:
• Proficiency in computer applications: and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.