About US:
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is responsible for bulk purchase of electricity from the generating companies and selling the electricity in bulk to the distribution companies throughout Uganda. UETCL is also responsible for all exports and imports of electricity to Uganda. UETCL envisions: “To become a leading strategic business partner in the transmission and Single Buyer Business and to support sustainable energy development in Uganda.’
Job Summary: The Projects Engineer – Civil will render support in the management and supervision of the execution of power transmission plans to meet the future demand in line with company objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Engineering Design. Procurement & Works Supervision:
· Manage all project activities from detailed design to successful commissioning of power transmission substations and lines in fulfilment of Company objectives and strategies.
· Actively participate with Planning and Investments department to;
· Prepare conceptual designs, bills of quantities, cost- benefit analysis and tender documentation for the design, manufacture, testing, supply, construction, installation and commissioning of transmission substations and lines in accordance to engineering standards and procurement guidelines.
· Identify optimal substation sites and line routes and provide technical support in the acquisition of right-of- way.
· Prepare/Review design calculations, specifications, drawings of line routes & profiles; support structures, tower foundations & access roads; substation earthworks, roads, fencing, equipment foundations & Control buildings.
· The incumbent will witness and review geotechnical investigations at tower spots and Substation equipment locations.
· Prepare project implementation and procurement plans and track the implementation.
· Coordinate the project kick-off and site handover.
· Check conformity of detailed designs in accordance to standards for design, construction, regulatory and industrial best practice.
· Work closely with user departments, witness, review and sign-off Factory/Laboratory/Site Acceptance tests of equipment, material and works.
· Supervise, monitor and report on the progress and quality of equipment, material and works and recommend corrective actions wherever necessary inclusive of coordination of network switching operations and issuance of access permits to existing facilities.
· The Projects Engineer will verify Consultants’ and Contractors’ interim and final invoices against agreed project milestones and deliverables.
· Regularly review and advise on change proposals and ensure validity of contract amendments.
· Prepare commissioning protocol and coordinate the inspection and commissioning tests of completed installations and works and subsequent UETCL’s takeover of operationally accepted facilities with verified as-built documentation and operation & maintenance manuals.
2. Contract Management:
· Actively monitor and ensure effective coordination between UETCL and Consultants, Contractors and all other project stakeholders to attain execution of the contract scope within approved budget and timelines.
· Ensure compliance to safety, social, health and environment regulations and project-specific requirements.
· Monitor and assess project risks and execute necessary mitigation measures.
· Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should preferably hold a University Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
· Professional registration with relevant body.
· At least four (4) years of professional working experience.
· Good Project Management skills.
· Detailed working knowledge of Industrial & SHE regulations.
· Significant experience in managing multi-lateral financed projects.
· Previous experience in PPDA and donor-funded procurement guidelines and reporting practices.
· Computer literacy skills with proficiency in Ms Projects or similar project scheduling and monitoring tool.
· Possess a valid National Driving Permit
· Excellent analytical skills
· Good interpersonal skills
· Good leadership skills
· Excellent report writing skills.
· Ability to withstand stressful work situations and have willingness to work long hours outside the normal hours.
· Impeccable level of high integrity
· The applicant must be highly motivated, innovative and a committed team player.
· Willingness to travel extensively and be away from duty station for extended periods.
How to Apply:
All candidates are strongly encouraged to send their applications enclosing photocopies of academic qualification certificates and testimonials along with their curriculum vitae indicating contact postal address, daytime contact telephone, fax or e-mail and giving three (3) referees to:
The Manager,
Human Resource and Administration
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited
P.O. Box 7625
Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 23rd December, 2015