About

EMI Uganda is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team. Senior Engineers are both design professionals and disciples of Christ, called to serve God through the design professions. They use their technical expertise to mentor others, strengthen the Church, and shape appropriate, sustainable design solutions for Christian ministries.

Working with ministry partners across East Africa, EMI Senior Engineers have a unique opportunity to integrate faith, leadership, and design. They ask questions, listen well, and seek solutions that are contextually appropriate and technically sound. They are committed to developing people as well as projects — investing in EMI interns and local professionals, modelling integrity, humility, and excellence in their work.

Would you consider joining our team in Uganda?

Qualifications

In addition to the typical EMI Staff prerequisites, candidates for this position must have:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • 8–10+ years of relevant engineering experience, including project management.
  • Professional licensure or registration preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of electrical design.
  • Proven ability to mentor and supervise interns and junior engineers.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Practical understanding of building systems, construction, and electrical design standards.
  • Willingness and ability to relocate to Kampala, Uganda, and to travel for project trips 1–2 times per year.
Responsibilities

The following are essential responsibilities for the Senior Electrical Engineer position:

  • Lead and perform electrical design, analysis, and drafting for EMI projects.
  • Review and provide consultation on electrical engineering designs prepared by others.
  • Supervise and mentor EMI interns, fellows, and junior staff engineers.
  • Guide and develop EMI Uganda’s engineering standards, design guides, and tools to ensure cost-effective, buildable, and sustainable designs.
  • Coordinate project design and delivery, ensuring scope, quality, and schedule are met.
  • Engage in spiritual discipleship and professional development, including devotions, mentoring, and prayer with EMI staff and teams.
  • Support construction administration by responding to site questions and collaborating with field teams.