ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
UGANDA RAILWAYS CORPORATION
Location
Kampala
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
mid
Deadline
July 31, 2026
Category
Other
Job Description
Fifty silent applications, or one that lands.
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Requirements
- An Honours Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognised university.
- Membership of the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE)
- A Postgraduate qualification in Power Systems, Railway Engineering, Project Management or Maintenance Management is an added advantage.
Responsibilities
- Plan and supervise installation, operation and maintenance of electrical systems within the Corporation.
- Develop preventive and corrective maintenance programmes for electrical equipment and installations.
- Inspect electrical installations in workshops, railway stations, marine facilities and office buildings.
- Design and review electrical engineering drawings and specifications for rehabilitation and new railway projects.
- Supervise contractors undertaking electrical works and certify completed works.
- Ensure compliance with the Electricity Act, Occupational Safety and Health regulations and engineering standards.
- Prepare technical specifications for procurement of electrical equipment, materials and services.
- Conduct condition assessments of electrical infrastructure and recommend rehabilitation or replacement.
- Monitor performance of power supply systems, generators, transformers, switchgear, lighting and electrical protection systems.
- Participate in project planning, budgeting and implementation of railway infrastructure development
- projects.
- Coordinate testing and commissioning of new electrical installations.
- Investigate electrical failures and recommend corrective measures.
- Prepare engineering reports, maintenance reports and project progress reports.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections and equipment history.
- Supervise technicians, artisans and contractors.
- Ensure efficient utilization of maintenance resources and spare parts.
- Promote energy efficiency and adoption of modern electrical technologies.
- Support implementation of quality management, environmental management and safety programmes.
- Participate in emergency response and restoration of electrical services following breakdowns.
- Perform any other duties assigned by Management.
How to Apply
All suitable, qualified and interested candidates with the relevant qualifications and experience should send their application letters, curriculum vitae and copies of academic certificates, Transcripts, National Identity Card, appointment letters to the current job, together with (1) recent passport photograph by email to: [email protected]. Kindly merge all your documents and send them in one attachment in word or PDF format not exceeding 2MBs. Required documentation: CV plus tailored cover letter and other relevant documents Attachments: Maximum size for attachments is 2MB. Do not send zipped files Send your application to: Email [email protected]. State the job title in the subject line
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