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Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL)
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EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
A Brief on the Company
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is a public Limited Company, fully owned by the Government of the Republic of Uganda and holds the following operational licences. System Operator, Operation of the High Voltage Transmission Grid, Bulk Power Supply, Import and Export of Power and; Public Infrastructure Provider (for ownership and operation of the Optic Fibre).
Our Vision is: “To be Eastern Africa’s Leading Electricity Transmission Company.”
Our Mission is: “To Buy, Transmit and Sell Reliable and Quality Bulk Power for Sustainable Regional Development.”
UETCL invites applications from suitable and eligible candidates to fill the position of:
Job title : Design Engineer
Department : Grid Development and Planning Department
Reports to : Senior Design Engineer
Job Purpose: To develop and update Engineering Drawings for the implementation of the
Grid Investment Plan
Key Result Areas
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Participate in the preparation of short, medium, and long -term development plans
for the transmission network. 2. Prepare electrical designs, bills of quantities, and cost -benefit analysis and tender documentation/specifications for the design of new transmission lines in accordance with engineering standards and procurement guidelines. 3. Prepare and /or review design calculations, specifications, drawings of transmission line and substations in liaison with end -user departments for upgrades, changes on the existing grid and renovations. 4. Support identification of optimal substation sites and line routes. 5.
Provide technical support where there are required notification on the transmission grid. 6. Inspect, identify and correct discrepancies between As -Built drawings and actual installations for all works done by contractors.
How to Apply
All qualified candidates should send their applications with copies of academic testimonials and detailed CVs indicating three referees and their full addresses through the link
The closing date to receive applications is Wednesday, 21st October 2026 at 05:00 P.M . UETCL is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. Only electronically sent applications will be accepted.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND REMUNERATION
The successful candidate will be offered a contract subject to the Ministry of Public Service Guidelines on the Rationalization Exercise of Government Institutions.
The desired person should have the following essential requirements:
4 years’ work experience in planning and design of power systems (transmission
lines &substations)
Autodesk professional certification and Knowledge in PLS CADD, PLS Tower will be an
added advantage.
A person of integrity, highly motivated, innovative, proactive, and a committed team
player