Engineering Coordinator - Nairobi - Nairobi Area

Principle Accountabilities
1. Carry out Electrical Engineering Analysis & Produce Calculations
2. Develop designs from project specifications.
3. Check and evaluate design and material specifications for tender.
4. Review Electrical Designs & For Construction Drawings
5. Incorporate feedback from projects and customers for design clarification and modifications during the development and construction project phases.
6. Carry out low level Quantity Surveying for BOM production
7. Provide Electrical Engineering Advice to Project and Site Managers
8. Designing of power distribution systems including associated load, fault current and voltage drop calculations.
9. Carrying out design reviews at appropriate intervals during the design process with the Lead Engineer.
10. Responding to site RFIs, conducting reviews of specialist suppliers or contractor prepared designs, and attending site meetings to resolve construction issues.
11. In-depth knowledge of local electrical regulations, international design standards and codes of practice; as well as a basic knowledge of local and international building codes, and structural / architectural industry practices.

Challenges
 It should be understood that the contract requires travel to potentially dangerous areas. Insurance and protective measures are provided, however, a medium/high degree of risk is inherent to working conditions in a dangerous environment.
 Able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines

Knowledge and Experience
• Electrical Engineering Degree Required
• Must be competent in working to both UK (17th Edition) and US (NEC) codes.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Design Engineer preferably in multiple disciplines
• Professional registration with a relevant international engineering body such as IEE, IEEE or
equivalent is advantageous.
• Good verbal and written English skills
• Must be able to work independently
• Computer Skills (CAD Design Skills, MS Office Experience & Experience working with Engineering
Design Software is deemed an advantage)

Travel Requirements
Travel within African continent as and when needed for proposal management and Business
Development purposes.

Date:        14 April 2014
City/Town:    Nairobi
Location:    Nairobi Area
Wage/Salary:        Market related
Start:        As soon as possible
Duration:        Long term contract
Type:    Full Time
How to apply:    Please send CV's to xxxx@xxxxxx-xxxxxx.xx.xx
Company:        Employ Africa
Contact:        Keri
Phone:       
Fax:       
Email:     keri@employ-africa.co.za

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