# Senior Technical Office Electrical Engineer

> Tatu City · Tatu City, Kenya · — · Posted 2025-10-08

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Construction & Delivery Department

## Description

The Senior Technical Office Electrical Engineer will lead all technical electrical coordination within the project’s technical office at Tatu City. This position serves as a critical review and control point for all electrical documentation, ensuring compliance with design intent, technical standards, and construction best practices.

The role requires a highly experienced engineer with a meticulous eye for detail, capable of interfacing between consultants, contractors, and internal project teams to guarantee that all electrical works meet Tatu City’s design and performance expectations.

### **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Shop Drawing & Submittal Management**

-   Lead the review of all electrical shop drawings submitted by contractors, including single-line diagrams (SLDs), panel schedules, containment layouts, lighting and power layouts, and ELV systems.
-   Verify that all shop drawings align with the approved design intent, project specifications, and relevant standards.
-   Review and approve all electrical material submittals, including datasheets for switchgear, transformers, generators, cables, lighting, and ELV components.
-   Coordinate electrical shop drawings with architectural, mechanical, and structural layouts to proactively identify and resolve clashes.

**Technical Coordination & Information Control**

-   Manage the Request for Information (RFI) process for all electrical issues, coordinating timely responses with consultants and internal stakeholders.
-   Serve as the main technical liaison for the contractor’s electrical team on all matters related to electrical design and execution.
-   Review contractor-prepared method statements and inspection and test plans (ITPs) for installation and commissioning activities.
-   Evaluate and comment on electrical calculations such as cable sizing, load distribution, and voltage drop to ensure technical accuracy.

**Documentation & Reporting**

-   Maintain a comprehensive register of all electrical documents, including drawings, submittals, RFIs, and approvals.
-   Ensure that site teams always have access to the latest approved and fully coordinated electrical documents.
-   Support the compilation and validation of final as-built documentation and records for project closeout.

## Requirements

**Hard Skills & Experience**

-   Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university; a Master’s degree or professional chartership (CEng, P.E., or equivalent) is an advantage.
-   Minimum 15 years of progressive, post-graduate experience in electrical building services design and technical coordination for large-scale projects.
-   Experience working with international electrical or MEP design consultancy firms; exposure to developer or client-side project roles is an advantage.
-   Proven experience in technical design and review for complex projects such as mixed-use developments, high-rise buildings, data centers, and commercial facilities.
-   Expertise in MV/LV distribution, standby power, lighting, life safety, and ELV systems.
-   Proficiency in electrical design software such as **ETAP, Amtech, DIALux**, and **Revit MEP**.

**Soft Skills**

-   Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with a structured, detail-oriented approach.
-   Decisive, pragmatic, and capable of making sound engineering judgments balancing design intent and practicality.
-   Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
-   Proven leadership and mentoring ability to guide consultants and contractors toward technical excellence.
-   High integrity, ownership, and a commitment to professional and ethical standards.

## Apply

[Apply at Tatu City](https://apply.workable.com/tatucity/j/70C3064977/apply)

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