Electrical Engineer

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Job Summary

Reports to CEO of DCDA.

Duties & Responsibilities

The electrical engineer will perform and accomplish the stated duties to the highest quality and standards, including the following:
• Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform related electrical engineering tasks
• Plan layout of electric sub-stations, switching stations, junction stations, thermal power plants, and transmission and distribution lines.
• Review technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, and topographical maps to ascertain the installation and operations conforming to standards and customer’s needs and satisfaction.
• Prepare specifications for purchase of electrical materials and equipments; possess complete grasp and understanding of tender provisions based on which the contract is prepared for the scope of work within assigned responsibilities.
• Input and coordination for staff training in the context of assigned scope of work.
• General coordination with internal and external stake holders, and holding responsibility for assigned scope of work during project execution.
• Input on documentation for assigned scope of work; need to compile the operation and maintenance manual(s) for final submission to the authorized engineer.
• Report work progress to project management team enabling them to conduct project meetings with the clients and steering committee.
• Inspect completed installation and monitor operations, to ensure conformance to the design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.

Job Requirements

Academic Background:
• Minimum B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent;
• Minimum 5 years experience of works;
• Good knowledge of Auto Cad;
• Previous similar experience in design, assessment, monitoring and implementation of project construction;
• Proven abilities to produce technical guidelines;
• Experience with disability issues is an asset;
• Excellent written and spoken Dari, Pashto and English with excellent communication skills are an asset;
• Good skill in organization;

Relevant Work Experience:
At least five years of experience in the field of electrical engineering, regulation, and developing public/private partnership experiences;
• Previous or related work with a similar project ~ both in scope and type;
• Experience in skillful usage of computer and office software packages; such as word, Excel, Power Point, etc.;
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Afghan national languages.

Monitoring / Reporting:
• Support the design unit in maintaining data on construction, operation by keeping accurate records of all technical support activities;
• Regularly report to the planning specialist and to the partners and stakeholders;

Administrative Skills:
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds;
• Sound organizational skills and methodical approach to work;
• Efficiency and result-orientation in a multi-tasking environment;
• Good in translation and interpretation skills;
• Self motivated, and good at trouble shooting;
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and with short deadlines;
• Analytical and strategic thinking;

Submission Guideline

To apply for the above position, please email your application, together with you CV, before 11th March, 2010

To:
Administrative and Finance Manager
Dehsabz City Development Authority
Shirpoor Main Street, 10th Precinct
Kabul, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Email: jobs@dcda.gov.af for more information on the application, please visit www.dcda.gov.af or call (93) 0752 035 153, or (93) 0777 355 590. DCDA will not be able to respond to inquiries about application status and will only contact short-listed candidates.

Functional Area

Construction

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