VACANCY NO. KSI/PSB/EA/15/2024

Requirements and Competencies for Appointment:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Served in the grade of registered Engineer (Civil) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Current valid annual Practicing license from the Engineer Registration Board of Kenya;
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrate competency in CAD (computer Aided design) use for design preparations and interpretation
• Demonstrated administrative, professional and management competence in work performance and results.
• Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

The duties and responsibilities include: –

• Undertake works in the fields of quality assurance, Axle Load Control, Planning, design, construction, maintenance and structures.
• Prepare engineering analysis of urban road projects to include; feasibility studies, detailed design, life cycle, cost and equipment selection.
• Perform all functions related to new project design/development, focusing on emerging priority urban needs.
• Prepare and interpret blueprints, drawings, layouts and other visual aids.
• Prepare construction specifications.
• Perform engineering duties surrounding the following; roads, public works, subdivisions, drainage, traffic tunnel, bridge, and environmental management systems and prepare road works documents.
• Manage projects issues, budgets and programs
• Review and critique proposed changes to urban road engineering standards, policies and details.
• Review projects, program performance in terms of achieving physical and financial targets and attainment of projects/program target goals.
• Review development plans for compliance with adopted road engineering standards and best engineering practices.
• Prepare detailed scopes of work for technical assistance and training needs for the department and explore various options for procurement of such services.
• Meet with the general public and/or developers, landowners, and interest groups concerning zoning, subdivision of projects, building projects, and engineering regulations, standards, or policies.
• Work with the Principal Engineer in coordinating the activities of the design and construction teams.