{"id":5742,"date":"2025-10-13T10:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T10:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/civil-engineer-dam-safety-structural-performance-at-kafue-gorge-lower-power-development-corporation-limited-kgl\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T15:03:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T15:03:52","slug":"civil-engineer-dam-safety-structural-performance-at-kafue-gorge-lower-power-development-corporation-limited-kgl","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/?post_type=job_listing&p=5742","title":{"rendered":"Civil Engineer \u2013 Dam Safety & Structural Performance at Kafue Gorge Lower Power Development Corporation Limited (KGL)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Company Description
\nKafue Gorge Lower Power Development Corporation Limited (KGL) is domiciled in Chikankata District, Southern Province of Zambia and is involved in power generation. As a provider of energy services, KGL has a passionate team of diverse professionals working to efficiently and effectively deliver the contracted energy services. We are committed to the attainment of excellence in our service delivery and therefore understand that having highly qualified and competent human capital is pivotal to achieving our mandate.
\nTo this effect, KGL is hereby inviting suitably qualified personnel to fill the following position:
\nRole Description
\nCIVIL ENGINEER \u2013 DAM SAFETY & STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE
\nREPORTING TO: PRINCIPAL ENGINEER CIVIL INFRUSTRUCTURE & DAM SAFETY
\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE;
\n\u2022 Conduct routine inspections of dams, reservoirs, and appurtenant structures to identify signs of distress, seepage, erosion, or structural degradation.
\n\u2022 Install and maintain instrumentation (e.g., piezometers, inclinometers, and seepage monitors) for dam safety surveillance.
\n\u2022 Collect and analyze data from monitoring systems to support risk assessments and early warning systems.
\n\u2022 Assist in preparing detailed drawings and technical documentation for civil structures.
\n\u2022 Support geotechnical and structural design teams with data analysis and drafting.
\n\u2022 Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with dam design specifications, safety codes, and environmental regulations.
\n\u2022 Perform field tests on construction materials (e.g., concrete, asphalt, soil compaction, rockfill) and document results.
\n\u2022 Coordinate with contractors and site personnel in the resolution of technical issues during construction.
\n\u2022 Maintain and update project GIS database including site surveys, maps, and drawings.
\n\u2022 Assist in the development of maintenance procedures and be responsible for the execution of the same.
\n\u2022 Provide Structural Performance Analysis of Civil Structures.
\n\u2022 Operate and maintain a variety of mechanical, digital, analogue, wireless, computerized, and other equipment required for Dam and Structural monitoring
\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
\n\u2022 A Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution.
\n\u2022 Minimum of five (5) years of experience working as a Civil Engineer in a utility or in the private sector and experience with design, construction, or operation of hydropower projects or other major Civil infrastructure.
\n\u2022 Must be prepared to undertake further development of technical or leadership skills through participation in internal and external training and development.
\n\u2022 Thorough knowledge and careful use of structural monitoring instruments, survey and laboratory equipment
\n\u2022 Possess initiative and mature judgment with the ability to make and implement sound decisions
\n\u2022 Knowledge of Civil Construction Management
\n\u2022 Experience in Road Construction
\n\u2022 Ability to prepare technical reports in a clear and concise manner
\n\u2022 Conversant with Civil Engineering tools and software (e.g. AutoCad, Revit and Robot)
\n\u2022 Must be a member of Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)
\n\u2022Must be a Registered Engineer, REng
\nTENURE OF EMPLOYMENT
\n\u2022 An initial contract of three (3) years fixed term contract.
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