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

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 (4) 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 (2) 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