Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Reports To: Project Coordinator
Function: Network
Preferred Regions: Kampala, Jinja, West Nile or Northern Region
About the Employer
True North Consult is recruiting for a telecommunications project involving infrastructure development, network installations and site deployment in line with Airtel standards.
About the Role
The Electrical Engineer will review electrical designs, supervise contractors and vendors, monitor telecommunications mast construction, and ensure quality, safety and timely project completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare daily site progress reports, update trackers and recommend solutions to project challenges.
- Review electrical and civil designs to ensure compliance with required specifications.
- Inspect earthing systems, steel works, concrete materials, tower installations and electrical systems.
- Monitor power, fibre, microwave and RAN installation works while ensuring health and safety standards.
- Coordinate site certifications, permits, approvals and handovers.
- Supervise vendors and ensure project timelines and delivery targets are achieved.
- Organise meetings to review site progress and vendor work plans.
- Support site selection and monitor construction from initial surveys through electrical works and final deployment.
- Monitor project costs and recommend measures to minimise unnecessary variations.
Qualifications and Experience
- A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Ability to use Google Earth, Mentum Planet and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with Huawei and ZTE OSS tools.
- At least two years of experience in electrical and civil works, telecommunications mast site supervision and planning.
- Strong professionalism, teamwork, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
- Willingness to travel and work in the field or upcountry.
Application Procedure
Submit your cover letter and CV to recruitment4@truenorthafrica.com.
Use the subject line: Electrical Engineer [Your Preferred Region]. Clearly indicate your preferred region: Kampala, Jinja, West Nile or Northern Region.
All application documents must be submitted in PDF or MS Word format.
Application Deadline
23 October 2026
