Electrical Engineer (Nairobi, Kenya)

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer. You will support the Nairobi CAA Project – construction of a new CAA building in addition to the existing chancery, providing technical oversight, inspection, and quality assurance for all electrical systems. You will ensure installations are compliant with U.S. standards, project specifications, and contract requirements from installation through testing and commissioning.

This position is contingent upon the award of the contract, and the contract duration is three years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, transformers, and controls
• Review shop drawings, calculations, and submittals for compliance with design intent
• Monitor installation, testing, and commissioning activities
• Ensure contractor work complies with codes, specifications, and safety standards
• Evaluate RFIs, change requests, and technical issues, providing recommendations
• Coordinate with architectural, civil, and mechanical teams for system integration
• Track progress and prepare detailed engineering and inspection reports
• Maintain logs of inspections, submittals, and field issues
• Identify deficiencies and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Assist in review of contractor payment applications

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 7 years of construction experience
• Professional Engineer License preferred
• Prior OBO site experience preferred
• Must have overseas experience
• Experience with electrical systems and distribution
• Strong knowledge of U.S. standards and codes
• Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations, i.e. EM 385-1-1, OSHA, etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required
• Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance

Why Planate? 

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.  We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Profession. 

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K plan eligibility upon hire
• Health and Savings Account plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Offering
• Training and Development
• License/Certification support
• Recognition and Rewards program
• Travel Insurance

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!