Water Engineer — Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Management at Malindi Water and Sewerage Company

Job Specification

To lead the strategic execution of Non-Revenue Water (NRW) reduction initiatives, optimize hydraulic distribution, and protect utility revenue through technical innovation and operational excellence

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, or a related field.
• Registration with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a middle management role.
• Proven experience in NRW management and water utility operations.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of water distribution systems and NRW management practices
• Proficiency in ICT (MS Office)
• Strong analytical, planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and teamwork in multidisciplinary environments
•  Basic project management capability

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute comprehensive programs targeting Real Losses (physical leaks) and Apparent Losses (theft/metering errors) in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Oversee the design, stabilization, and performance monitoring of District Metered Areas (DMAs) while institutionalizing enforcement measures against illegal consumption.
• Manage daily distribution operations and utilize hydraulic modelling to maintain pressure balance, prevent infrastructure fatigue, and minimize service downtime.
• Coordinate Active Leak Detection (ALD) programs and manage the deployment of high-tech diagnostics—including data loggers and noise correlators—for predictive maintenance.
• Manage the full life cycle of metering assets and lead field audits to detect tampering, collaborating with Billing teams to eliminate revenue leakage.
• Spearhead the NRW annual work plans and performance targets, contributing to CAPEX/OPEX budgeting to ensure the fiscal efficiency of all interventions.
• Synthesize operational data to identify loss trends and submit data-driven technical reports that rigorously track the Return on Investment (ROI) for recovery projects.
•  Enforce strict adherence to environmental, health, and safety (HSE) standards, ensuring all works meet Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and international best practices.
• Drive community sensitization on water conservation while providing mentorship to the technical team to foster a culture of high performance and accountability.
• Research and pilot emerging utility technologies to modernize and streamline water loss workflows.