Mechanical Engineer

Ref No: KoTDA/HR81/2024

Job Specification Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare the statement of requirements for mechanical services for buildings and associated structures/works under guidance of a registered engineer;
• Prepare/review preliminary cost estimates for mechanical services;
• Prepare/ensure mechanical design is consistent with KoTDA Smart City design guidelines and applicable standards under guidance of a registered engineer;
• Liaise with other team members/designers to agree on design layouts and get comments from stakeholders;
• Prepare/ensure is a complete set of mechanical drawings and specifications are prepared and approved before tendering process under guidance of a registered engineer;
• Prepare all relevant drawings, specifications etc, to be incorporated in contract agreement under guidance of a registered engineer;
• To conduct site visits as necessary to ensure mechanical plans, details and specifications are followed during implementation under guidance of a registered engineer;
• To ensure that as-built drawings reflecting final mechanical drawings and specifications and operation manuals are issued to KoTDA for archiving;
• Undertake detailed inspections are done to ascertain rectification of mechanical defects identified at practical completion/ handover/ taking over stage under guidance of a registered engineer; and
• Support the property management unit in mechanical designs and specifications in maintenance works.
• Design and analysis of sustainable and energy-efficient building design and operation, executing LEED or other green rating system certifications, policy development related to sustainable operational practices.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical engineering or relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer;
• Proficiency in computer applications;