Principal Engineer, Renewable Energy - Rural Electrification Authority

Main Details

Closing Date

Jan

31

Responsibilities
  • Oversees the implementation of REA renewable energy projects
  • Participate in the formulation of power system design standards and ensure they are adhered to
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance on matters pertaining to the design of distribution and transmission lines as necessary
  • Implement policies and programmes on Renewable Energy
  • Identify renewable energy projects including those sponsored by development partners
  • Design, supervise and commission renewable energy projects
  • Prepare tenders documents
  • Factory acceptance test, supervision and commissioning of projects
  • Provide technical advisory
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sectional reports
  • Mentor and coach staff
  • Participate in the implementation of the performance management system in the section
  • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering ( Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Construction) or Renewable Energy or any other relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Master’s Degree in a related field from a recognized institution
  • Registered with Engineers Board of Kenya or any other relevant professional body
  • Member of the Institute of Engineers of Kenya; or any other professional body
  • Leadership or Management course is an added advantage.
Experience and competencies
  • At least five (5) years of relevant work experience with at least 3 years of supervisory experience
  • Knowledge of the industry and energy sector
  • Decision making and problem solving skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Communication skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Demonstrated Integrity
  • Meets the requirements of chapter six of the constitution.
How To Apply
Visit the REA website for the full details of the job descriptions, minimum requirements and requisite work experience for each position.
Apply for a position through a standard one-page letter, attaching a detailed CV and copies of certificates.

All applicants MUST
  1. Complete a BIO DATA form which can be obtained from the REA website and send the same IN SOFT (NOT SCANNED) to the Chief Executive Officer on jobs@rea.co.ke.
  2. In addition to the Bio Data form, submit HARD COPIES of their applications together with their updated Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of academic and professional certificates before or on the closing date.
Candidates must submit Tax Compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority, Clearance Certificates from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and Higher Education Loans Board; and a valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

Qualified persons including physically challenged, youth and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should reach:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Rural Electrification Authority,
Kawi House, Block C/South C-Bellevue,
P.O Box 34585-00100,
NAIROBI.
On/or before 31st January, 2018.

Treat any job employment advert that requires you to send any money for "processing" as a scam. Do not apply or agree to send any money to any employer for any job application.

Job Details

Particular Details
Application Email jobs@rea.co.ke
Job Location
Renumeration Ksh -
Vacancies Available 1
Category Engineering
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