Principal Engineer (Roads) at Machakos County
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Job Detail
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Job ID 1016717
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Experience 3 Years
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervising construction, rehabilitation and maintenance activities of roads and highway structures;
- Reviewing plans and design for development and maintenance of roads:
- Developing and implementing road design manual and other manuals related to highways;
- Developing and coordinating implementation of road safety engineering programs and risk management plans for road infrastructure with relevant stakeholders;
- Preparing specifications and contract documents for tendering of road related works;
- Conducting feasibility studies and environmental social impact assessment to determine viability for development of road infrastructure;
- Designing mechanism for protection of road reserves and access to roadside developments;
- Conducting quality assurance, technical and performance audits on ongoing and completed road projects for compliance with relevant laws, regulations and standards;
- Carrying out pavement evaluation and structural integrity surveys on existing roads and highway structures: and
- Taking part in preparation of Roads Sector Investment Programmes (RSIP) for maintenance. rehabilitation and construction of roads in consultation with other key stakeholders.
- Monitoring and evaluating ongoing and completed road project to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, laws and regulations;
- Identifying arrears of research and preparing proposals:
- Carrying out research in emerging trends and technologies in road infrastructure development and maintenance:
- Up to-dating information pertaining to road works and inventory: Preparing progress reports:
- Preparing works plans; and Guiding and counseling staff.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Served for a minimum period of nine (9) years, three (3) years in the grade of Senior Engineer (Roads) or in an equivalent and relevant position:
- Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution:
- Registration as a corporate member of the institution of engineers of Kenya (MIEK):
- Registration by Engineers Board of Kenya as a professional Engineer:
- Valid annual practicing license from the Engineers Board of Kenya:
- Proficiency in computer applications: and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
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