Job Description
The Company invites applications from suitable individuals to fill the following positions: -
ENGINEER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PLANNING (CIVIL) – (KET 6) ONE (1 POSITION) REF:
KET/5/1C/40/201/VOL I – B (12/23) ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS
Reporting to the Senior Engineer, Transmission System Planning.
Job purpose
This Job is responsible for undertaking transmission system planning, preliminary design,
system studies, and project development and monitoring & evaluation activities aimed at
power transmission system reinforcement, power evacuation and increased electricity access:
leading to the establishment of a world class power transmission grid comprising of robust,
reliable, efficient and cost-effective high voltage.
Key Responsibilities;
i. Undertaking transmission system planning, preliminary design, system studies, project
development and monitoring & evaluation activities aimed at power transmission
system reinforcement, power evacuation and increased electricity access: leading to
the establishment of a world class power transmission grid comprising of robust,
reliable, efficient and cost-effective high voltage power transmission national grid and
regional interconnectors.
ii. Participating in carrying out detailed power system studies for short, medium- and
long-term planning, network stability analysis and also prior to commissioning of
critical components of the transmission systems.
iii. Undertaking power system modelling for current and future national power
transmission grid and regional interconnectors.
iv. Assisting in the preparation and updating of standard technical design specifications
for substations and transmission lines.
v. Drafting Terms of Reference (ToRs) for upcoming projects and consultancies to
ascertain scope of assignment, qualification of consultants, project deliverables and
project schedules.
vi. Undertaking project pre-feasibility studies reports that provides preliminary viability
of a project, and evaluate the necessity of full feasibility study.
vii. Undertaking preparation of project feasibility study reports that provides transmission
line preliminary route selection, preliminary environment loadings, substation
location and feasibility level cost estimates, conductors and structural types,
conceptual design criteria to establish the project viability.
viii. Proposing activities for inclusion in the work plan
ix. Assisting in the preparation of project budgets
x. Drafting technical advice for communication with external stakeholders.
xi. Participating in review of project concept notes and proposals for Public Private
Partnership (PPP), Private Initiated Investment Projects (PIIP) and Development
Finance Institutions (DFIs).
xii. Drafting technical report on suitability of substation land scoping for planned projects
xiii. Participating in undertaking conceptual/preliminary civil and conceptual/preliminary
electrical designs, preparation of drawings and estimation of quantities for
transmission lines and substations projects.
xiv. Participating in preparing bidding documents to ascertain the scope of work,
specifications, technical data sheets, preliminary drawings, bill of quantities, bidders’
technical qualifications and evaluation criteria for planned projects.
xv. Participating in the tender evaluation process to provide technical expertise.
xvi. Participating in the review of energy sector planning documents such as the Integrated
National Energy Planning Framework.
xvii. Participating in updating transmission plan section in Least Cost Power Development
Plan (LCPDP) and its Medium Transmission Plan (MTP).
xviii. Participating in adhoc committees in KETRACO and within the energy sector both
nationally and regionally.
xix. Undertaking research and innovates on environmental conditions and loading,
materials, equipment, and systems and communicates research findings for
implementation and adoption in other forums.
xx. Participating in the development and updating of the Ketraco Transmission Master
Plan (TMP) to inform the capital expenditure requirements, timelines and sequencing
of power transmission infrastructure.
xxi. Assisting in the preparation of system studies, transmission planning and project
development reports.
xxii. Participating in the preparation of templates and for the collection of baseline data
and performance data to enable the analysis of outcomes and impacts for power
transmission projects.
xxiii. Participating in the identification of power consumers from whom collection of
baseline data and performance data to enable the analysis of outcomes and impacts
for power transmission projects.
xxiv. Participating in the collection of baseline data and performance data to enable the
analysis of outcomes and impacts for power transmission projects.
xxv. Participating in the implementation of the relevant risk mitigation and management
activities in transmission system planning.
xxvi. Participating in the implementation of ISO systems within the section.
xxvii. Participating in the review of consultant designs and reports.
xxviii. Preparing payment certificates for consultancy works.
xxix. Preparing payment certificates for renewal of software maintenance licenses and
subscription to corporate membership in professional bodies and societies IEEE and
CIGRE.
xxx. Participating in financier mission on the preparation of project appraisal documents
for new projects to facilitate finalization of project finance.
xxxi. Participating in preparation of the project log frame, data and indicators for
submission to potential financiers.
Qualifications & Skills required
i). Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution.
ii). Graduate Member of EBK or IEK;
iii). Must have of a minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.
Working condition - Office setting and field visits
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MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-
i). A Signed application letter;
ii). A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions
held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take
up appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
iii). Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
iv). Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.
Important Information to note:
i). Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an
offence to include incorrect information in the application;
ii). Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
iii). Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
iv). Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity
Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
v). It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
Only Successful candidates will be expected to present the following Chapter Six
Clearance Certificates : -
a) Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
b) Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
c) Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
d) Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
e) Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).