Institution: Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA)

Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Number of Positions: 2

Required Experience: 3–5 years, depending on academic qualification

Application Deadline: 17 November 2026

Application Portal: https://recruitment.mifotra.gov.rw/

The Rwanda Housing Authority is seeking qualified and experienced senior mechanical engineers to support the design, installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of mechanical systems in buildings. Successful candidates will help ensure that HVAC, plumbing, water supply, drainage, sanitation, and fire protection systems operate safely and efficiently while complying with applicable engineering standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Systems Design and Maintenance

Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical systems and components. Investigate failures in HVAC, plumbing, pumps, and fire protection systems, recommend technical solutions, and support the timely restoration of services in public buildings. Supervise the installation, operation, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Conduct performance tests and optimize heating and cooling systems. Inspect mechanical installations and recommend improvements where necessary.

Water Supply, Plumbing, and Sanitation

Oversee the maintenance of water supply, drainage, and sanitation systems. Ensure the proper operation of pumps, tanks, valves, and pipe networks. Assess water consumption and recommend measures to improve efficiency. Identify faults in plumbing installations and coordinate appropriate corrective measures.

Fire Protection and Safety

Ensure that fire protection systems, including sprinklers, hydrants, and fire pumps, are operational and ready for use. Conduct routine inspections and compliance checks on fire safety systems. Ensure that mechanical installations meet applicable safety requirements and technical standards.

Energy Efficiency and Technical Reporting

Monitor water, fuel, and HVAC energy consumption. Recommend improvements to reduce waste and improve utility efficiency. Prepare and review technical reports, engineering drawings, and specifications. Ensure compliance with applicable engineering codes, standards, and safety regulations.

Project Management and Collaboration

Participate in building construction permitting processes by reviewing mechanical designs and checking regulatory compliance. Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams and other stakeholders. Support procurement through technical assessments and evaluations. Manage engineering projects to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. Perform other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Required Experience

Applicants must possess one of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering: 5 years
• Master's Degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering: 3 years
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering: 5 years
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering: 3 years

Required Competencies and Technical Skills

Candidates should demonstrate the following skills and competencies: Strong teamwork and team-building abilities. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to identify technical faults and inefficiencies in mechanical systems and recommend effective solutions. Proficiency in designing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Knowledge of camera installation systems and plumbing installation systems. Understanding of mechanical system maintenance, safety standards, and regulatory compliance. Registration with the Institution of Engineers Rwanda (IER) is required as specified in the vacancy's professional competency criteria.

• Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical systems and components.
• Investigate failures in HVAC, plumbing, pumps, and fire protection systems, recommend technical solutions, and support the timely restoration of services in public buildings.
• Supervise the installation, operation, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Conduct performance tests and optimize heating and cooling systems.
• Inspect mechanical installations and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Oversee the maintenance of water supply, drainage, and sanitation systems.
• Ensure the proper operation of pumps, tanks, valves, and pipe networks.
• Assess water consumption and recommend measures to improve efficiency.
• Identify faults in plumbing installations and coordinate appropriate corrective measures.
• Ensure that fire protection systems, including sprinklers, hydrants, and fire pumps, are operational and ready for use.
• Conduct routine inspections and compliance checks on fire safety systems.
• Ensure that mechanical installations meet applicable safety requirements and technical standards.
• Monitor water, fuel, and HVAC energy consumption.
• Recommend improvements to reduce waste and improve utility efficiency.
• Prepare and review technical reports, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Participate in building construction permitting processes by reviewing mechanical designs and checking regulatory compliance.
• Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams and other stakeholders.
• Support procurement through technical assessments and evaluations.
• Manage engineering projects to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Perform other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Strong teamwork and team-building abilities.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to identify technical faults and inefficiencies in mechanical systems and recommend effective solutions.
• Proficiency in designing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Knowledge of camera installation systems and plumbing installation systems.
• Understanding of mechanical system maintenance, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Registration with the Institution of Engineers Rwanda (IER)

• Bachelor's Degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Master's Degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering