Job title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Number of posts: 2

Job Summary

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) is an emerging unique institution in Rwanda created to fast track the country’s economic development. As an entity, it brings together economic clusters tasked to ensure the Rwanda’s vision 2050 economic aspirations are realizable. To succeed at this important mission, RDB is looking for a good caliber Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the team responsible for the quality standards of RDB construction and engineering projects.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree or master degree in mechanical or Electromechanical engineering
• Have at least seven (7) years of proven practical working experience, in the field of expertise, for Bachelor’s degree holder
• Have at least five (5) years of proven practical working experience, in the field of expertise including, for masters ‘degree holder

Required Competencies and Technical Skills:

• The required senior engineer must be a technically qualified mechanical engineer as a registered mechanical Engineer under the institute of Engineers Rwanda (IER) with Valid License.
• Experience in mechanical systems design and application in construction projects or integrated infrastructure projects with context of MEP engineering practices
• Knowledge and experience in working with multidisciplinary teams;

• Knowledge and experience in use of green building principles and practices;
• Having been involved in a MEP design, supervision or execution of at least five (5) such as buildings construction projects and/or infrastructure development projects as Mechanical or electromechanical engineer as proven by working/ service certificates 
• Knowledge/experience in the design and installation of (a) Mechanical, (b) Electrical and (c) Plumbing features for big scale construction projects.
• Fluent in either English, French with Kinyarwanda as an asset.

Key duties and responsibilities

The mechanical engineer is responsible for the design, installation, and maintenance of various mechanical systems include HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and building automation systems. The engineer will collaborate with other professionals, ensure systems are designed and installed correctly in any RDB construction projects, and will oversee their operation and maintenance throughout the project's lifecycle, work with the team to counter check if construction projects under design or in construction work progress are on standards and implemented accordingly by overseeing and regularly do their engineering review and resources match-up to maximize their efficiency and productivity while being used in the construction projects, develop plans for new engineering initiatives, including investigating new technologies and developing plans for new project implementations, create and maintain cost estimates for projects and programs, conduct research to determine the need for new or revised engineering standards, codes, and regulations, conduct projects engineering review to determine and confirm their compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and codes, actively participate in professional activities, such as technical meetings and conferences related to RDB construction projects but also secure the image of the engineering profession by upholding professional ethics and standards, and by participating in the construction project team and analyze and resolve engineering problems and demonstrate effective skills in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities of the Senior Mechanical Engineer The engineer will be responsible for the following key tasks:

• Work closely with the construction team Contractor and supervisor to coordinate review and approval of all documents produced by the Contractor and Supervisor
• Ensuring that the proper design, installation, and maintenance of various mechanical systems include HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, building automation and others 
• Participate in meetings and communication with all project stakeholders to ensure smooth operation for the projects, timely interaction, and quality of work consistent with the highest international standards
• Secure the necessary public authorities and funders' approvals in case of donor funded projects and project permits and inform the Client in due time to prepare the necessary action plans
• Identifying and managing commercial and contractual risks
• Reviewing and monitoring progress against milestones
• Report formally on the progress and performance of all relevant aspects of the Project to the all other project stakeholders
• Countercheck and certify invoices, practical completion and contractual requirements in conjunction with the construction supervisor
• Support field visits and inspections by necessary authorities/stakeholders
• Ensuring that the highest standards of health and safety are considered as a priority through all stages of the project 
• Controlling quality standard compliance during the construction project design and implementation
• Report to the SPIU coordinator on projects work progresses

MODE OF APPLICATION

Duly signed application letters addressed to the CEO of RDB together with updated detailed curriculum vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates, proof of related experience/valid work certificates and names and addresses of at least three (3) reference persons and copy of Identity Card should be submitted by email to talentacquisition@rdb.rw not later than 28/10/2025 latest 5:00 P.M.

Note:

1. The submission of valid and acceptable proof of experience or work certificates, attached to your job application letter is mandatory to support the relevant experience outlined in the applicant’s CV, along with the other documents mentioned above, for pre-selection.
2. Your job application and its attachments MUST be scanned as ONE single PDF document for easy download & analysis of applications otherwise the application will not be considered for preselection.
3. Candidates who apply for more than one (1) position MUST submit separate application letters with relevant attachments for each position they are applying for. Any one application containing multiple positions will not be considered for preselection.
4. ONLY online applications will be received on the above-mentioned email. No hard copy applications will be received.
5. The email subject must clearly specify the job title you are applying for.
6. RDB is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our company Gender Mainstreaming policy and program, we strongly encourage every qualified candidate to apply.
7. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.