Senior Engineer

About

KMFRI re-advertises one Senior Engineer post to optimize research infrastructure and equipment, lead engineering projects, and oversee contracted works. Candidates require six years’ relevant experience including three years as Senior Engineer I or comparable, a listed engineering degree, relevant registration or membership, technical software proficiency and Chapter Six compliance. Job grade: KMFRI Grade 6. Number of posts: 1. Reference: KMF/EX/RE-ADVT/SE/11. Salary: Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 87,098 – KShs. 113,228 P.M.; House Allowance: KShs. 35,000 P.M.; Commuter Allowance: KShs. 9,000 P.M.; Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 10,000 P.A.; Medical Cover and Ot

How to apply

Submit an application online through KMFRI’s official recruitment portal: https://careers.kmfri.go.ke/. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of policies, strategies and plans for the optimization of the institute’s research infrastructure and equipment.
• Lead engineering design, analysis, and implementation of projects in line with the institute’s standards.
• Prepare and review detailed engineering drawings, technical Specification and costs estimates.
• Manage projects from conception to completion, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.
• Implementing policies, strategies and plans for the optimization of the institute’s research infrastructure and equipment.
• Development and implementation of standards for the institute’s research infrastructure and equipment.
• Ensuring compliance with engineering codes, safety standards and quality control & assurance of the institute’s infrastructures.
• Oversee contracted engineering works to ensure quality control and adherence to timelines.
• Coordinating the management of the lifecycle of the institute’s research infrastructure and equipment lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Cumulative service period of six (6) years of relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the position of Senior Engineer I or a comparable position.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, or Marine Engineering.
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Registered/membership with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya or any relevant body.
• Proficiency literate in technical computer-based applications such as auto card, arch card, MS word, Revit, Ms Project, Civil 3D, Prokon, Solid works, structural design & detailing software and/or any other relevant Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) design software’s.
• Demonstrated results in work performance.
• Fulfilment of the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.