The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is a Public Limited Company wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Uganda. UETCL is seeking a qualified Communication Engineer to oversee the planning, installation, integration, and maintenance of access and transmission infrastructure. The successful candidate will ensure 98% service availability and critical transport networks for real-time SCADA grid data, tele-protection signals, and tele-metering links.
Key duties and responsibilities of the Communication Engineer include maintenance and management of access and transmission systems, direct coordination and implementation of preventative and corrective maintenance schedules, and generating detailed technical reports. The engineer will also manage Powerline Carrier Communications (PLCC), MPLS-TP, SDH, PDH, DWDM, and OTN networks, applying traffic engineering for MPLS-TP to maintain optimal bandwidth utilization and system performance.
The Communication Engineer will maintain and configure tele-protection interfaces to support critical power system protection schemes, including differential protection (IEEE C37.94) and distance protection (IE 60255-121) over optical and multiplexed networks. Additionally, the engineer will maintain and configure IEC 60870-5-101 and IEC 60870-5-104 SCADA interfaces and communication links to support National Control Centre (NCC) operation.
Network and cybersecurity management for OT infrastructure is another critical responsibility of the Communication Engineer. This includes designing, configuring, and troubleshooting network security equipment, implementing QoS (Quality of Service) provisioning for TCP/IP networks, and enforcing strict security policies across network segments.
The successful candidate will oversee daily Network Operations, monitoring and analyzing system performance, and delivering proactive fault isolation and resolution to meet ICT SLAs. The engineer will also maintain an updated accurate inventory database of all Access and Transmission equipment, system configurations, and backup running statuses to ensure Business Continuity.
To qualify for the position, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication or Electrical or Electronic Engineering from a recognized University. They should have hands-on expertise in configuring tele-protection interfaces, advanced optical and transport networks, and network engineering and operations. Professional certifications in Power Line Carrier Communications, MPLS-TP, SDH, Utility Communications, or Network/information Security are an added advantage.
Interested applicants with a minimum of two years of experience in network design, installation, configuration, and maintenance, and at least one year of experience in managing carrier/transmission communication systems, should apply online by October 21, 2026. The position offers a chance to work with a leading utility company in Uganda, ensuring a sustainable electricity transmission system.
Key points
- The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication or Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
- The successful candidate will have hands-on expertise in configuring tele-protection interfaces and advanced optical and transport networks.
- The application deadline is October 21, 2026.
