Tatu City

Special Economic Zone for industrial development

Senior Technical Office Electrical Engineer

Building Services EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTatu City, KenyaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university is required.
At least 15 years of progressive post-graduate experience in electrical building services design and technical coordination for large-scale projects is required.
Experience working with international electrical or MEP design consultancy firms is required.
Proven experience in technical design and review for complex projects such as mixed-use developments, high-rise buildings, data centers, and commercial facilities is required.
Expertise in medium- and low-voltage distribution, standby power, lighting, life safety, and extra-low-voltage systems is required.
Proficiency in ETAP, Amtech, DIALux, and Revit MEP is required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with a structured, detail-oriented approach is required.
The candidate must be decisive and pragmatic, and capable of making sound engineering judgments that balance design intent and practicality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences are required.
Proven leadership and mentoring ability to guide consultants and contractors toward technical excellence is required.
High integrity, ownership, and commitment to professional and ethical standards are required.

Responsibilities

Lead the review of electrical shop drawings submitted by contractors, including single-line diagrams, panel schedules, containment layouts, lighting and power layouts, and extra-low-voltage systems.
Verify that shop drawings align with the approved design intent, project specifications, and relevant standards.
Review and approve electrical material submittals, including datasheets for switchgear, transformers, generators, cables, lighting, and extra-low-voltage components.
Coordinate electrical shop drawings with architectural, mechanical, and structural layouts to identify and resolve clashes.
Manage the Request for Information process for electrical issues, coordinating timely responses with consultants and internal stakeholders.
Serve as the main technical liaison for the contractor’s electrical team on electrical design and execution matters.
Review contractor-prepared method statements and inspection and test plans for installation and commissioning activities.
Evaluate and comment on electrical calculations, including cable sizing, load distribution, and voltage drop, to ensure technical accuracy.
Maintain a comprehensive register of electrical documents, including drawings, submittals, Requests for Information, and approvals.
Ensure site teams have access to the latest approved and fully coordinated electrical documents.
Support the compilation and validation of final as-built documentation and records for project closeout.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree or professional chartership (CEng, P.E., or equivalent) is advantageous.
Exposure to developer- or client-side project roles is advantageous.

Senior Technical Office Electrical Engineer

Tatu City · Tatu City, Kenya · — · Posted 2025-10-08

Workplace: on_site

Department: Construction & Delivery Department

Description

The Senior Technical Office Electrical Engineer will lead all technical electrical coordination within the project’s technical office at Tatu City. This position serves as a critical review and control point for all electrical documentation, ensuring compliance with design intent, technical standards, and construction best practices.

The role requires a highly experienced engineer with a meticulous eye for detail, capable of interfacing between consultants, contractors, and internal project teams to guarantee that all electrical works meet Tatu City’s design and performance expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Shop Drawing & Submittal Management

Lead the review of all electrical shop drawings submitted by contractors, including single-line diagrams (SLDs), panel schedules, containment layouts, lighting and power layouts, and ELV systems.
Verify that all shop drawings align with the approved design intent, project specifications, and relevant standards.
Review and approve all electrical material submittals, including datasheets for switchgear, transformers, generators, cables, lighting, and ELV components.
Coordinate electrical shop drawings with architectural, mechanical, and structural layouts to proactively identify and resolve clashes.

Technical Coordination & Information Control

Manage the Request for Information (RFI) process for all electrical issues, coordinating timely responses with consultants and internal stakeholders.
Serve as the main technical liaison for the contractor’s electrical team on all matters related to electrical design and execution.
Review contractor-prepared method statements and inspection and test plans (ITPs) for installation and commissioning activities.
Evaluate and comment on electrical calculations such as cable sizing, load distribution, and voltage drop to ensure technical accuracy.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain a comprehensive register of all electrical documents, including drawings, submittals, RFIs, and approvals.
Ensure that site teams always have access to the latest approved and fully coordinated electrical documents.
Support the compilation and validation of final as-built documentation and records for project closeout.

Requirements

Hard Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university; a Master’s degree or professional chartership (CEng, P.E., or equivalent) is an advantage.
Minimum 15 years of progressive, post-graduate experience in electrical building services design and technical coordination for large-scale projects.
Experience working with international electrical or MEP design consultancy firms; exposure to developer or client-side project roles is an advantage.
Proven experience in technical design and review for complex projects such as mixed-use developments, high-rise buildings, data centers, and commercial facilities.
Expertise in MV/LV distribution, standby power, lighting, life safety, and ELV systems.
Proficiency in electrical design software such as ETAP, Amtech, DIALux, and Revit MEP.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with a structured, detail-oriented approach.
Decisive, pragmatic, and capable of making sound engineering judgments balancing design intent and practicality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven leadership and mentoring ability to guide consultants and contractors toward technical excellence.
High integrity, ownership, and a commitment to professional and ethical standards.

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About the Company

Tatu City

Special Economic Zone for industrial development

Tatu City develops Kenya’s first operational Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and a 5,000-acre mixed-use city created by Rendeavour. It provides infrastructure-ready plots and fully developed spaces across industrial, residential, office, and educational uses within an SEZ designed to ease permits and services for businesses, backed by international investors. It differentiates itself by offering a government-recognized SEZ plus a complete ecosystem—homes, offices, schools, and recreation—within one regulated, long-term project. Its goal is to accelerate Kenya’s economic growth by attracting investment and enabling companies to set up, hire people, and expand, aligned with Vision 2030.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Nakuru, Kenya
Founded: 2008

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