Registered Electrical Engineer

About the role

Top Choice Surveillance Limited is hiring a Registered Electrical Engineer in Westlands, Kenya. The role provides strategic leadership and technical oversight of all electrical engineering functions, covering the design, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and project management of electrical systems for construction projects. Projects must be delivered safely, on time, within budget and in compliance with statutory regulations, engineering standards and quality requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Electrical Engineering Department, giving technical guidance and supervision to engineering teams.
• Oversee the design, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of electrical systems for construction projects.
• Review and approve electrical designs, technical specifications, material schedules and project documentation.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor electrical engineering activities to ensure timely, quality delivery.
• Manage project budgets, resource allocation, procurement and contractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with electrical engineering standards, health and safety regulations and quality management systems.
• Support tender preparation, project costing, estimating and contract administration.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and regulatory authorities, and prepare technical and performance reports for management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Minimum of 7 years' relevant experience in electrical engineering within the construction industry, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

Required skills

• Electrical power distribution and supply systems, and electrical installation design and implementation.
• Control, instrumentation and automation systems; electrical testing, commissioning and maintenance.
• AutoCAD and other electrical engineering software.
• Project management, budgeting and contract administration.
• Leadership, project and contract management, and stakeholder communication.