Career Opportunities at SMEC - 6 Positions

2 Positions

The Role: We are currently seeking Assistant Resident Engineer for a Project Opportunity in Eldoret and Kakamega.

Key Responsibilities

• Stage II: Works Supervision
• Construction Works Supervision
• Construction Supervision of the physical elements
• Preparation of Records and Reports
• Testing and Provisional Acceptance of the Work
• Preparation of “As-built” drawings
• Provision of Support Services to the Client
• Preparation of Operations and Maintenance Manual
• Acquisition of Wayleaves and Private Land
• Institutional Capacity Building
• Supervision during Defects Liability Period (DLP)
• Activities during Defects Liability Period
• Preparation of Final Inspection Report
• Preparation of Final Statement of Account
• Preparation of Project Completion Report
• Preparation of Special Reports (Optional)

Key Qualifications and Experience

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Water/Hydraulics Engineering from a recognized university.
• Must be registered with the relevant professional association.
• Should have at least 7 years’ experience in Water Supply / Sewerage Projects.
• All candidates should possess the following Knowledge and Skills;
• Excellent technical writing skills (mandatory).
• Experience in preparing project reports, and/or publications.
• Excellent English language skills (mandatory)
• Regional experience in Sub Saharan Africa is an added advantage
• Proficient in use of computer software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, etc) to produce professional looking documents of international standards
• Able to work with multidisciplinary multicultural teams
• Able to deliver work within tight deadlines and handle heavier work pressure near deadlines

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The Role: We are currently seeking an Electromechanical Engineer for a Project Opportunity in Nairobi.

Key Responsibilities

• Construction Works Supervision
• Construction Supervision of the physical elements
• Preparation of Records and Reports
• Testing and Provisional Acceptance of the Work
• Preparation of “As-built” drawings
• Provision of Support Services to the Client
• Preparation of Operations and Maintenance Manual
• Institutional Capacity Building
• Supervision during Defects Liability Period (DLP)
• Preparation of Final Inspection Report
• Preparation of Final Statement of Account
• Preparation of Project Completion Report
• Preparation of Special Reports (Optional)

Key Qualifications and Experience

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Should have at least 7 years relevant experience in water supply and sanitation projects.
• Must be registered with the relevant professional body.

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The Role: We are currently seeking a Land Surveyor for a Project Opportunity in Eldoret.

This Land Surveyor’s role is to provide services in cadastral/LIS, topographical, engineering surveys, project management, and Land administration systems for a major development focused around a rail transport hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Construction Works Supervision
• Construction Supervision of the physical elements
• Preparation of Records and Reports
• Preparation of “As-built” drawings
• Leads and conducts survey and subdivision of the site according to the approved Development Plan.
• Complies with the necessary approval processes for extension of lease and change of user.
• Undertakes activities to submit the survey plan, deed plans and title deeds of all resultant plots for necessary approval processes.
• Prepares quality project technical reports for submission to the Client.
• Undertakes the specific tasks from the TOR that are applicable to an expert in Land Surveying.
• Develops and manages good and effective relationships with the clients and other stakeholders.
• Undertakes activities to build the capacity of the staff identified by the client through coaching and mentoring.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Surveying/ Photogrammetry from a recognized university.
• Should have at least 10 years overall experience in engineering Survey for water supply and sanitation works.
• Must be registered licensed by the Institution of Surveyors.
• Must be licensed Land surveyor by the board.
• Should demonstrate similar experience in transportation related projects.
• Should have at least three years’ experience since licensing.
• Extensive knowledge in cadastral and land administration.

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2 Positions

The Role: We are currently seeking a Resident Engineer for a Project Opportunity in Eldoret and Kakamega.

Key Responsibilities

• Stage II: Works Supervision
• Construction Works Supervision
• Mobilization of the Contractor
• Construction Supervision of the physical elements
• Preparation of Records and Reports
• Testing and Provisional Acceptance of the Work
• Preparation of “As-built” drawings
• Provision of Support Services to the Client
• Preparation of Operations and Maintenance Manual
• Acquisition of Wayleaves and Private Land
• Institutional Capacity Building
• Supervision during Defects Liability Period (DLP)
• Activities during Defects Liability Period
• Preparation of Final Inspection Report
• Preparation of Final Statement of Account
• Preparation of Project Completion Report
• Preparation of Special Reports (Optional)

Key Qualifications and Experience

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Water Engineering from a recognized university.
• Must be registered with the relevant professional body for engineers.
• Should have at least 10 years’ experience in hydraulics/water transmission systems planning, assessment, designs and construction supervision.