Manager Grid Planning

Department: Grid Development & Planning Department
Reports to: Head Grid Development & Planning

Key Result Areas:

1. Prepare short-, medium-, and long-term grid development plans for power evacuation, grid reinforcements, grid extensions, and regional interconnections. Monitor the capacity of the network to cope with load growth and carry out power system studies to predict network behavior.
2. Carry out, develop, and review project feasibility studies, ESIA&RAP Studies, detailed designs, project financial & economic viability, technical specifications, and all costs for proposed transmission and substation projects in preparation for implementation, and seek respective budgetary approval.
3. Evaluate the grid infrastructure proposed transmission line routes, substation sites, line diversions, right of way, and approaches to respective sites. Develop strip maps for the implementation of the Resettlement Action Plan, compensation, and land acquisition by UETCL and respective ESMP. Maintain a functional and updated GIS platform for existing and future grid infrastructure.
4. Prepare and issue drawings and plans for substations and transmission lines as per site requirements. Maintain an updated set of as-built drawings for reference.
5. Liaise with external stakeholders for sector-wide integrated planning, regional integration planning, and securing of financing for identified system projects.
6. Prepare, control, and manage the section budget.

Person Specifications, Experience, and Competencies:

• Education: Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering. A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Training: Specialized training in Electrical Engineering, project management, or equivalent international certification.
• Experience: 10-15 years’ experience in Power Systems Planning, Development, Investments, or Operations, with at least 5 years working at a senior level.
• Certifications: Registered or registrable with the ERB. Evidence of past experience or training in financial modeling and writing of investment proposals is an added advantage.
• Software Skills: Competence in the use of Power System Planning & Development Software tools such as PSSE, Digsilent, PSS Sincal, Load Forecasting tools (Eviews, other econometric models or equivalent), AutoCAD, PLSCADD, etc.
• Skills: Possession of good analytical and communication skills. Demonstrated background of personal and strategic leadership. Highly motivated to drive self and others to the highest levels of individual and team performance.

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How to Apply:

All qualified candidates should fill in the application form found on the UETCL website HERE
Candidates should also attach copies of academic testimonials and detailed CVs indicating three referees and their full addresses.
The closing date to receive applications is Friday, 11th October, 2024, at 05:00 P.M.

UETCL is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronically sent applications will be accepted.