ENGINEER, Electrical (Duration 364 days)

The Engineer, Electrical at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is responsible for analyzing and advising on the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of major electrical engineering systems and facilities. This includes power substations, distribution networks, lighting, building management systems, and related installations for the UNON Conference Facilities Project.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and advise on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of major electrical systems and building automation facilities such as power distribution networks, lighting, building management systems (BMS), emergency power installations, and related infrastructure needed for the project.
• Evaluate, review and revise project documents, and analyze design specifications included in project proposals for accuracy, soundness, feasibility and cost.
• Review and submit for approval of the Chief, Design and Construction Section technical design drawings and specifications, owner's reports, monthly design and construction invoices, master cost breakdowns, general conditions estimates, and labor cost reports.
• Review and approve weekly and monthly project reports from project design consultants and contractors.
• Recommend solutions to unusual engineering problems.
• Conduct technical studies on engineering topics, developing guidelines for the general planning and maintenance of programs and facilities.
• Provide technical inputs regarding engineering design issues affecting proposed structures, taking into account such factors as estimated power load, electrical safety, energy efficiency, integration of BMS networks, temperature fluctuations, and nature of electronic/electrical materials to be used.
• Keep abreast, through relevant engineering literature, of significant trends and the development of improved methods and equipment.
• Lead efforts of team studying critical problems relating to design or construction of systems and facilities. Make recommendations for resolution of problems in specialized areas.
• Participate in planning missions, serving as technical adviser to committees or international meetings.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or other related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in electrical engineering or a related field involving large-scale construction or renovation projects is required.
• Applicants must demonstrate relevant project experience by providing details of project name, type, scale, duration, job title, and specific roles and responsibilities showing how they meet this requirement.
• Experience in both construction management and design within the electrical engineering field on large-scale building construction projects is desirable.
• Applicants should provide details of relevant projects, including project name, type, scale, duration, job title, and specific responsibilities in both design and construction management aspects to demonstrating how this experience is criterion.
• Experience in design review or construction management for Building Management Systems (BMS) is desirable.
• Applicants should provide details of relevant projects, including project name, type, and specific roles and responsibilities in BMS design review and/or construction management, demonstrating how their experience meets this criterion.
• Experience in the design review or construction management of solar PV power generation and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is desirable.
• Applicants should provide details of relevant projects, including project name, size of the solar PV and BESS installations, and specific roles and responsibilities in design review and/or construction management, demonstrating how their experience meets this criterion.
• English is required at UN Level II for reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Skills

• Electrical Engineering
• Construction Management
• Design Review
• Building Management Systems
• Battery Energy Storage Systems
• Project Management
• Electrical Equipment Maintenance
• Data Analytics
• Business Analytics
• Data Science
• Power Substations
• Electrical Distribution Systems
• Lighting Systems
• Electrical System Design
• Construction Supervision
• Solar PV
• Large-scale Building Projects

Languages

English