JOB TITLE - Electrical Engineer - UGANDA
Apply now »Date: Jul 23, 2026
Location: KAMPALA, Other/Not Applicable, UG
Company: Bureau Veritas
JOB TITLE - Electrical Engineer PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
Responsible for management of all site construction activities of electrical systems RESPONSIBILITES
Site supervision for all the installation, construction, hook-up and testing of the electrical works on the Tilenga Project, this shall include but not limited to: 66KV power generators, power and distribution transformers, GIS/MV/LV switchgears, AC/DC UPS, battery charges, power management and protection/control systems, distribution boards, lighting systems, earthing systems, lightning protection systems, heat tracing systems, all cabling/wiring works, local control stations, junction boxes, high voltage transmission line and other auxiliaries, etc..
Inspection of site installations, including main power generators, power and distribution transformers, high voltage gas insulated switchgears, MV&LV switchgears and MCCs, UPSs, diesel generator sets, cabling, lighting, lightning & earthing systems, etc.
Inspection of site installations in off-site, including high voltage transmission line from CPF to Kabaale pump station, electrical heat tracing system of feeder line, power distribution system of water intake station, safety check station, well pads, permanent camp, temporary camp, supply base, etc.
Participate in factory inspection and FAT for main electrical equipment/materials upon requests from client
Review Technical documents & work method statements
Equipment and material inspection in hazardous areas.
Recording & archiving all relevant technical documents and tables till completion of project
Assisting the project leader to complete other daily work. REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree or or above
CERTIFICATES
CompEx / IECEx Certication (Mandatory)
MAJOR
Electrical engineering
EXPERIENCE
At least 10 years of experience
Experience in high voltage projects
KNOWLEDGE
Familiar with site electrical construction.
Have similar working experience in projects.
Good knowledge of the codes and standards of the discipline.
Good knowledge of power generation, power transmission and distribution system
Good knowledge of electrical control and management system;
Good knowledge of electrical equipment, including HV/MV/LV transformers, switchgear, generator, UPS, electrical heat tracing system, etc.
CAPABILITY
Good organizational and communication skills.
Good command of written and spoken English.
Basic computer skills.
MISCELLANEOUS
Good security awareness.
Good team player.