Principal Engineer (Construction)

The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation is seeking a Principal Engineer (Construction) in Nairobi, Kenya. Responsibilities include coordinating performance contracts, implementing power system designs, monitoring construction contracts, and providing technical leadership. Candidates should have at least eight years of experience, a Master's degree in relevant fields, and be registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya. This is a full-time position.
JOB DETAILS: GRADE REREC 4 Job Specifications • Coordinating preparation of annual Departmental Performance Contracts; • Implementing policies and programmes on power system designs; • Preparing Purchase Requisition (PR)for designed projects; • Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of Construction Contracts; • Participating in annual review of the REREC projects plan; • Coordinating the supervision of construction of all REREC grid projects; • Ensuring that records of all grid projects constructed in the country are properly kept both at the Regional office and head Office; • Ensuring projects information is updated from time to time; • Preparing the weekly projects reports; • Providing completion certificates for completed projects; • Ensuring timely delivery of projects; • Providing technical leadership and guidance on matters pertaining to construction of distribution and transmission lines as necessary; • Participating in formulation of power system design standards and ensure they are adhered to; • Coordinating supervision and provision of technical expertise to contractors; • Verifying technical reports, designs and estimates for projects; • Ensuring all construction works conform to the approved standards; • Managing human, financial and material resources assigned to the department; • Providing advisory functions to top management on all matters relating to the extension of the grid; • Developing clear procedures on the preparation and issuance of stores requisition forms (STF); and • Liaising with other departments/sections of the Corporation on specific issues. Person Specification For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:- • A minimum period of eight (8) years’ work experience three (3) of which must have been in supervisory role; • Masters degree in any of the following: Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Energy Management, Business Administration or relevant degree from a recognized institution; • Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Civil Engineering, or any other related field from a recognized institution or its equivalent; • Registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya; • Certificate in management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; • Proficiency in computer applications; and • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 96 Level of Education: Associate Degree