V/No.60/2017
Basic Salary Scale: KSH. 89,748 – 120,270 p.m. (Job Group ‘Q’)
Qualifications for the Principal Superintending Electrical Engineer Job
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
Served for a cumulative period of twelve (12) years, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Senior Superintending Engineer (Electrical), Job Group ‘N’ and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;
A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
Been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
Current valid annual practicing Licence from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
Corporate Membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK); attended a Strategic Leadership Course from a recognized Institution; and demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of mechanical building services programmes.
NOTE: possession of a Master’s degree in a relevant field will be considered an added advantage.
Responsibilities for the Principal Superintending Electrical Engineer Job
An officer at this level may be deployed as a head of a Division at Headquarters or as a Regional Electrical Engineer.
Planning, controlling and coordinating electrical and electric designs for government building and construction works;
Ensuring repair and maintenance of electrical/electric installations in government institution;
Checking and recommending for approval of engineering consultants’ designs;
Evaluation, certifying and recommending fees submitted by consultants;
Co-ordination of improvements of electrical and electronic services, Rural
Electrification programmes and lightning of government installation; and in-charge of the preparation and implementation of the department’s performance reporting and appraisal systems.
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