Job Title: Senior Engineer (Electrical)
Organisation: Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
REF: UNMC-2025-ENG-02-16
About Organisation:
The Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC) was established under the Mining and Minerals Act, 2022, (Act No. 25 of 2022) and incorporated under the Companies Act 2012, (Act No.1 of 2012). It is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda. The overall function of UNMC is to manage the commercial holding and participating interests of the State in the mining and mineral industry to ensure that the country obtains optimal value from its mineral resources.
Job Summary: Take lead role in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality electrical engineering solutions
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Produce detailed electrical designs, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, security systems, and renewable energy solutions, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations
- Oversee the delivery of electrical engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction
- Work closely with clients, architects, and other engineers to develop tailored solutions that meet project requirements
- Technical Oversight: Review and approve designs, calculations, and specifications prepared by junior engineers and ensure quality assurance across all deliverables
- Provide guidance and support to junior engineers, fostering their development and encouraging a collaborative team environment
- Incorporate energy-efficient and sustainable design practices into project solutions
- Attend project meetings and site visits to ensure alignment between design intent and on-site implementation
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An Honor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent
- A Master’s Degree in either, Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Six (6) years of professional experience in a reputable busy public and private organization.
- Proven experience in electrical design in similar environment, including a strong portfolio of delivered projects
- In-depth knowledge of relevant standards, codes, and regulations (e.g., BS 7671, Building Regulations)
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and calculation tools (e.g., Electrical – OM, Amtech, Dialux)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead client meetings and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication skills with ability to articulate complicated issues between clients and highly skilled project teams.
- Willingness to learn whilst demonstrating a high-level diligence and organisational skills.
- Age: 25-40 years
How to Apply:
Applicant should visit the UNMC website at www.unmc.co.ug or the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development website: www.memd.go.ug to view the detailed job description, select and apply for the job of choice and submit application through the online application system https://form.jotform.com/250122842226548
Only applications received online will be accepted. Applicants are required to attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents. (Note that the academic documents should be certified by the awarding local institutions while awards by foreign institutions should be certified by the foreign institution or a duly authorized Certification body of that country) All applicants must attach soft copies of relevant motivation letter, CV and academic transcripts in word and PDF formats only.
Applications without Certified academic documents will not be considered.
UNMC offers a highly dynamic work environment and provides competitive and attractive benefits.
Deadline: Friday 19th April 2025 at 17:00pm
NB: Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted, and any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
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