Tatu City

Special Economic Zone for industrial development

Power Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTatu City, KenyaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least eight years of hands-on experience in the design, construction, testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of power utility infrastructure, including electricity generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Registration as a Professional Engineer or Graduate Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya and membership in the Institution of Engineers of Kenya.
Licensure as an Electrical Worker by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority.
Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems and equipment.
Experience designing, implementing, testing, commissioning, and operating solar photovoltaic and other renewable energy systems.
Experience preparing technical tender documents, evaluating bids, and administering engineering project contracts.
Experience managing engineering projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
Ability to lead, supervise, mentor, and develop technical teams and contractors in a utility or engineering environment.
Understanding of applicable utility regulations, engineering standards, health and safety requirements, and environmental compliance obligations.
Proficiency in power system studies and analysis, including load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, and system modelling using ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, CYME, or equivalent software.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, PVsyst, and other engineering design, modelling, and simulation software.

Responsibilities

Prepare engineering studies, specifications, designs, drawings, and bills of quantities for power system projects.
Supervise the construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of low-, medium-, and high-voltage power networks and associated equipment.
Operate and maintain overhead, underground, indoor, and outdoor electrical distribution and transmission infrastructure.
Design, implement, and manage renewable energy systems, including solar photovoltaic systems and energy storage solutions.
Prepare technical tender documents, evaluate bids, and support procurement activities for power-related projects and services.
Monitor power system performance and reliability, and implement measures to improve network safety, efficiency, and availability.
Ensure compliance with applicable electrical standards, regulatory requirements, and health, safety, and environmental policies.
Manage projects, contractors, and technical teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of assigned works.

Desired Qualifications

Licensure as a Solar PV Technician by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, preferably Class T3.

Power Engineer

Tatu City · Tatu City, Kenya · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-04

Workplace: on_site

Description

Tatu City is hiring a Power Engineer who will be tasked with preparing engineering designs, specifications, and bills of quantities for power system projects, while overseeing construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical networks. The role also includes managing distribution and transmission infrastructure, renewable energy systems such as solar PV and storage, and ensuring compliance with electrical standards and safety regulations. The successful candidate will have at least eight years of experience in power utility infrastructure, with proven expertise in project management, stakeholder coordination, and technical team leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

Prepare engineering studies, specifications, designs, drawings, and bills of quantities for power system projects.
Supervise the construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of low, medium, and high voltage power networks and associated equipment.
Operate and maintain overhead, underground, indoor, and outdoor electrical distribution and transmission infrastructure.
Design, implement, and manage renewable energy systems, including solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage solutions.
Prepare technical tender documents, evaluate bids, and support procurement activities for power-related projects and services.
Monitor power system performance and reliability, and implement measures to improve network safety, efficiency, and availability.
Ensure compliance with applicable electrical standards, regulatory requirements, and health, safety, and environmental policies.
Manage projects, contractors, and technical teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of assigned works.

Requirements

Minimum of eight (8) years of hands-on experience in the design, construction, testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of power utility infrastructure, including electricity generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Registered Professional Engineer or Graduate Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya and a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya.
Licensed Electrical Worker by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, preferably Class B or higher.
Licensed Solar PV Technician by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, preferably Class T3 will be an added advantage.
Demonstrated experience in the operation and maintenance of low, medium, and high voltage electrical systems and equipment.
Proven experience in design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and operation of solar photovoltaic (PV) and other renewable energy systems.
Experience in the preparation of technical tender documents, bid evaluations, and contract administration for engineering projects.
Demonstrated experience in managing engineering projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
Proven ability to lead, supervise, mentor, and develop technical teams and contractors in a utility or engineering environment.
Good understanding of applicable utility regulations, engineering standards, health and safety requirements, and environmental compliance obligations.
Proficiency in power system studies and analysis, including load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, and system modelling using software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, CYME, or equivalent.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, PVsyst, and other engineering design, modelling, and simulation software.

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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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