Engineering · Full-time
Direct employerSenior Technical Office Electrical Engineer
Tatu CitySenior · Not statedDeadline not published by employerChecked 12 Nov 2026
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About this role
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Role overview
Tatu City in Kiambu County is hiring a Senior Technical Office Electrical Engineer. This full-time role is ideal for experienced electrical engineers with a strong background in large-scale building services design and international project experience. The position involves technical review and coordination of electrical shop drawings and material submissions.
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What you will do
- Lead the technical review of electrical shop drawings including single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and wiring schematics.
- Check all shop drawings for compliance with design intent, equipment ratings, codes, and standards.
- Manage the review and approval of electrical material submittals such as datasheets for switchgear and transformers.
- Coordinate electrical drawings with architectural and mechanical submissions to identify and resolve interface clashes.
- Manage the Request for Information process related to electrical matters, ensuring clarity and timely resolution.
- Serve as the main technical contact for the contractor's electrical team.
- Review contractor Method Statements, Inspection and Test Plans, and electrical calculations for compliance.
- Maintain an updated register of all electrical documents and ensure the construction team uses the latest approved versions.
- Assist in compiling final as-built drawings and records reflecting all electrical changes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an internationally recognised university.
- Master's degree and/or Professional Chartership (CEng, P.E., or equivalent) is essential.
- At least 15 years of progressive post-graduate experience in electrical building services design for large-scale projects.
- Extensive senior role experience at a leading international electrical or MEP design consultancy firm.
- Experience on the client or developer side is a significant advantage.
- Hands-on international project experience is essential.
- Proven expertise in detailed design and technical oversight of electrical systems for complex projects such as high-rise mixed-use buildings, luxury hotels, data centres, and Grade A offices.
- Strong knowledge of MV/LV distribution, standby power systems, and complex life safety systems.
- High proficiency in electrical design and modelling software such as ETAP, Amtech, DIALux, and Revit MEP.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.