Power Engineer

• Prepare engineering designs, specifications, and bills of quantities for power system projects.
• Supervise construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical networks at various voltage levels.
• Operate and maintain electrical distribution and transmission infrastructure both overhead and underground.
• Design and manage renewable energy systems such as solar photovoltaic and energy storage solutions.
• Prepare technical tender documents, evaluate bids, and assist with procurement for power-related projects.
• Monitor power system performance and implement improvements for safety, efficiency, and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with electrical standards, regulations, and health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Manage projects, contractors, and technical teams to deliver work on time and within budget.

• At least eight years of practical experience in design, construction, testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of power utility infrastructure including generation, transmission, and distribution.
• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or Graduate Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya.
• Membership in the Institution of Engineers of Kenya.
• A valid Electrical Worker licence from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, preferably Class B or higher.
• A Solar PV Technician licence from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority is an added advantage, preferably Class T3.
• Experience operating and maintaining low, medium, and high voltage electrical systems and equipment.
• Proven skills in designing, implementing, testing, commissioning, and operating solar photovoltaic and other renewable energy systems.
• Experience preparing technical tender documents, evaluating bids, and managing contracts for engineering projects.
• Demonstrated project management skills including planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to lead, supervise, mentor, and develop technical teams and contractors in an engineering or utility environment.
• Good knowledge of utility regulations, engineering standards, health and safety, and environmental compliance.
• Proficiency in power system studies and analysis software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, CYME, or similar.
• Proficiency in engineering design and simulation software including AutoCAD and PVsyst.

Apply through the employer's official contact with your application before the closing date. The employer has not published a closing date.