Senior Engineer, Transmission Planning at Kenya Power

Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1610

This position will be reporting to Chief Engineer, Transmission Planning. The key duties and responsibilities will include;

• Assisting in planning for power system transmission network improvement.
• Liaising with energy sector stakeholders on power transmission strategies.
• Maintaining power transmission data for modelling and improvement of transmission network.
• Carrying out studies and making recommendations for power transmission system reinforcement and expansion.
• Carrying out grid connection impact studies for power plants before commissioning.
• Carrying out studies to inform outage planning for transmission lines and substations including integration of new ones.
• Participating in transmission system expansion feasibility studies recommended in the Least Cost Power Development Plan.
• Maintaining data on annual power and energy demand to facilitate update of the transmission least cost development plan.
• Preparing status reports on power transmission system network performance
• Responsible for managing risk and implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Ensuring compliance of the Company policies, regulations, standards and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing the team to ensure optimal performance and effective succession planning.

Appointment Specification

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from a recognized Institution.
• Eight (8) years’ relevant work experience in the use of generation simulation tools, power planning or energy modelling, three (3) of which should be in a Supervisory role.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Strategic thinker
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal & negotiation skills
• Drive for results
• Customer Focus