Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 03 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Gridworks is a development and investment platform founded and wholly owned by British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor. Gridworks is developing the Amari Power Transmission project, which consists of the upgrade of five substations in Uganda: Tororo, Mirama, Mbarara South and North, and Nkenda.
The construction phase of the project is expected to start in Q1 2025 for a duration of 36 months. To ensure successful implementation, Gridworks seeks to recruit a Resident Engineer who will oversee daily operations during construction and ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.

The Resident Engineer will ensure the construction of the transmission line and substations meets the specified technical standards and quality. He/she will monitor and coordinate daily project activities to maintain project schedules. The Resident Engineer will provide technical guidance and support to the construction team. He/she will coordinate activities and provide liaison between the various in-country stakeholders and Gridworks.
The Resident Engineer will report in a Matrix Structure to the Project Director and the Technical Director, and in-country to the Country Director.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in construction and supervision of power transmission or distribution projects.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of high-voltage transmission line and substation design, construction, and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and practices.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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All interested and qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply by email clearly indicating the Position Title in the email subject line. The deadline for submissions is 16th February 2025 at 11:59 pm (EAT).
Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.


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