Land Surveyor (2 Positions)

• Establish/densify geodetic control points along transmission lines, substations, access roads and other company facilities; check and verify established control points and angle points using state of the art survey equipment for accuracy, precision and consistency as densified by Consultants or Contractors
• Compute static observations and prepare control extension reports for various company facilities
• Undertake cadastral, engineering, topographic, hydrographic/bathymetric and photogrammetric surveys for transmission lines and associated substations/facilities
• Set out the transmission line centre line, right of way, way leaves, substation boundaries and access road corridors; check and verify transmission line alignments, positions of substations and access roads
• Carry out boundary surveys for transmission lines, substations, access roads and other company facilities; record survey results including position, shape, dimensions, area, orientation and location
• Obtain survey data from the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development and/or its subsidiaries and verify its accuracy, including measurements and computations
• Prepare and maintain sketches, data, maps, reports, documents and description sheets for all surveys carried out
• Provide support in planning and conducting ground surveys for design works
• Carry out routine equipment/instrument calibration and inspect equipment to identify faults that could result in measurement errors
• Compute survey measurements, analyze and interpret survey data to determine positions, shape, orientation, dimensions and area
• Report findings of survey works to supervisors and analyze survey objectives, specifications and standards to prepare survey proposals
• Participate in consultation and stakeholder engagement meetings including workshops
• Participate in review of deliverables like raw data, strip maps, drawings and land takes

Qualifications & Experience:

• BSc in Surveying, Land Surveying and Geomatics, Surveying and Land Information System, or Bachelor of Engineering in Geomatics
• Must be Registered with the Surveyors Registration Board (SRB)
• 5 years' general work experience in land surveying and 2 years' specific experience in Land Acquisition and involuntary resettlement
• Familiar with national legislation on land management

Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge in the use and application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), AUTOCAD and other related software is an added advantage
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Familiarity with the electricity and energy sector is an added advantage