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Job Summary

Job Title:
Principal Mechanical Engineer – Operations (Re-advertised)
Employer:
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Engineering Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 31 October 2025

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Principal Mechanical Engineer – Operations (Re-advertised) job at Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) | Apply Now

Are you looking for Engineering jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Principal Mechanical Engineer – Operations (Re-advertised) job at Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)

About the Organisation

​Uganda Railways Corporation (URC), established in 1977 following the dissolution of the East African Railways Corporation, serves as Uganda's primary railway system, reporting to the Ministry of Works and Transport.

The corporation's mission is to establish and manage reliable, efficient, and safe railway and marine transport services in East Africa to foster sustainable economic and social development. URC oversees a network spanning approximately 1,266 kilometers, including operational sections like the Malaba–Jinja–Kampala main line (251 km), and lines connecting Kampala to Port Bell and Nalukolongo. Despite historical challenges such as civil unrest and infrastructure degradation, URC has made significant strides in revamping services, notably relaunching cargo operations to Tanzania's Port of Dar es Salaam after a decade-long hiatus.

The corporation fosters a work culture emphasizing professionalism and dedication, offering various job opportunities to contribute to Uganda's transportation sector. Guided by core values of integrity, accountability, and excellence, URC actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at enhancing community well-being and supporting national development goals. For more information, visit their official website at www.urc.go.ug.

Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

31 Oct 2025

Job Title

Principal Mechanical Engineer – Operations (Re-advertised) job at Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)

Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)

Job Description

Job Title:  Principal Mechanical Engineer – Operations (Re-advertised)

Organisation: Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Job Summary: 

The Principal Mechanical Engineer – Operations is responsible for ensuring the availability, reliability, and safety of rolling stock and related mechanical assets to support efficient railway operations. This role entails strategic planning, operational execution, and performance oversight of locomotive and rolling stock operations.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Promotes the Corporate Vision and Culture

  • Communicates and integrates URC’s Vision, Mission, Values and ESG standards into all operations

  • Strategic Planning and Policy Input

  • Inputs into departmental strategic and operational plans; aligns operations with corporate goals

  • Budget Management and Cost Control

  • Prepares and monitors sectional budgets; implements cost optimization strategies

  • Rolling Stock Operations Management

  • Ensures availability and fitness-for-purpose of locomotives and rolling stock

  • Train Operation Efficiency

  • Coordinates with Command and Control; enforces schedule adherence and operational rules

  • Accident Response & Investigation

  • Leads accident investigation and corrective action

  • Locomotive Load Management

  • Tests, assesses, and schedules locomotives based on capacity and efficiency

  • Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Oversight

  • Implements digital asset maintenance systems and service schedule adherence

  • Spares and Inventory Control

  • Supervises spares procurement, inventory levels, and usage tracking

  • Staff Management and Deployment

  • Deploying staff effectively, oversees development, and ensures workforce readiness

  • Fuel and Lubricant Efficiency

  • Monitors fuel usage and lead efficiency initiatives and fuel fraud detection

  • Asset Management and Emergency Readiness

  • Maintains cranes, forklifts, and breakdown recovery equipment in optimal condition

  • Human Capital Development

  • Fosters team performance, succession planning, and HR development

  • Environmental and Safety Compliance

  • Ensures all operations adhere to environmental, health and safety guidelines

  • Innovation and Digitalization

  • Advocates for adoption of modern mechanical systems and technology

  • Ad-hoc Assignments and Reporting

  • Handles delegated tasks promptly and contributes to cross-departmental collaboration

Principal Mechanical Engineer – Operations (Re-advertised) job at Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering or related field

  • Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Transportation Engineering is mandatory

  • Registered Engineer with UIPE or equivalent

  • Minimum of 8 years in mechanical engineering, at least 4 years in a senior role in rail or transport sector

  • Must be below 50 years of age.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

  • Strong leadership, supervisory, and mentoring capabilities

  • Demonstrated expertise in rolling stock management and locomotive systems

  • Familiarity with CMMS, IoT for mechanical asset management, and ERP platforms

  • Knowledge of ESG standards and environmental regulation compliance

  • Data analysis and report writing skills (MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)

  • Strong decision-making ability and crisis management

  • Team building and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to thrive under pressure and manage cross-functional teams

How to Apply

All suitably qualified and interested candidates with the relevant qualifications and experience should send their application letters, curriculum vitae and copies of academic certificates, Transcripts, National Identity Card, appointment letters to the current job, together with one (1) recent passport photograph by email to: recruitment@urc.go.ug. Merge all your documents and send them in one attachment in word or PDF format not exceeding 2MBs.

OR

Address to the Managing Director, Uganda Railway Corporation and hand deliver to URC headquarters.

Deadline: 31st October 2025

NOTE:

  • Only successful candidates will be contacted.

  • Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

  • Beware of fraud stars.

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