{"id":18939,"date":"2011-01-18T13:37:00","date_gmt":"2011-01-18T12:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dutable.com\/2011\/01\/18\/rural-development-solutions-off-grid\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T15:00:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T14:00:44","slug":"rural-development-solutions-off-grid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dutable.com\/rural-development-solutions-off-grid\/","title":{"rendered":"Rural Development Solutions Off-Grid Power Engineer Job Vacancy in Kenya"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rural Development Solutions Limited is a leading provider of off-grid power and energy solutions throughout the rural areas of Kenya.<\/p>\n<p>We seek to invite applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position of off-grid power engineer to be based in Eldoret (90%)\/Nairobi (10%).<\/p>\n<p>The position will entail extensive travel and will be on a project-to-project basis for an initial 1 year renewable contract.<\/p>\n<h2>Job Description<\/h2>\n<p>The job description of the off-grid power engineer will be as follows:<br \/>\n\u2022 Responsible for project records, documentation acceptance to customers<br \/>\n\u2022 Preparation of technical proposal reports and to establish document controls<br \/>\n\u2022 Designing of off-grid power solutions and other power systems including preparation of drawing and specifications, bills of quantities etc<br \/>\n\u2022 Ensuring correct standards are maintained in the designs and implementation of projects mainly in off-grid and general earthworks<br \/>\n\u2022 Supervise construction of off-grid installation projects undertaken directly or by contract<br \/>\n\u2022 Planning, directing, controlling operation and maintenance of off-grid installation works in the areas of operation<br \/>\n\u2022 Training of technical support staff and other officers working in the various project teams<br \/>\n\u2022 Evaluation of sub-contractor performance<\/p>\n<h3>Qualifications, experience and requirements:<\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 Must be in possession of either a Bachelor of Science degree or a Diploma in Electrical Engineering with Electrical Power Option or its equivalent from a recognized university<br \/>\n\u2022 Have at least three years\u2019 experience and professional competence in planning and design of off-grid power projects<br \/>\n\u2022 Familiarity with appropriate engineering and mapping software will be an added advantage<br \/>\n\u2022 Acute analytical skills as well as ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines<br \/>\n\u2022 Be in possession of a clean driving license (Class B desirable)<\/p>\n<h3>Remuneration:<\/h3>\n<p>An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the position and experience of the individual will be offered to the right candidates.<\/p>\n<p>Interested candidates should submit their applications via e-mail to info@rudeso.com indicating the position of the job applied for on the subject line with a detailed resume and a cover letter stating their current position, anticipated remuneration level, e-mail, contact address, telephone number and addresses of three referees.<\/p>\n<p>The Office Manager,<br \/>\nRural Development Solutions Limited,<br \/>\nP. O. Box 2000-00621, Village Market,<br \/>\nNairobi<\/p>\n<p>Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.<br \/>\nCanvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rural Development Solutions Limited is a leading provider of off-grid power and energy solutions throughout the rural areas of Kenya. We seek to invite applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position of off-grid power engineer to be based in Eldoret (90%)\/Nairobi (10%). 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