Are you looking to take your career to the next level with a company that leads in innovation, impact, and industry excellence? The Davis & Shirtliff Group, the region’s foremost supplier of water and energy solutions, invites you to join its team of over 900 highly trained and professional staff. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and operating across multiple African countries—including Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, South Sudan, DRC, and Zimbabwe—Davis & Shirtliff continues to expand its regional footprint with a focus on sustainability, technology, and customer-centric solutions.
As the company continues to grow, it is seeking driven, skilled, and dynamic individuals to fill the position below at its Nairobi Head Office.
Position: Digital Solutions Support Engineer
Location: Nairobi Head Office
Reports to: Group Digital Engineering Solutions Manager
Application Deadline: Friday, 30th May 2025
About the Role
As a Digital Solutions Support Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-performance digital technologies and infrastructure solutions to clients and internal teams. This role bridges the gap between advanced engineering systems and customer applications, ensuring seamless implementation, training, and support across a range of innovative digital platforms.
You will work closely with sales, technical, and engineering teams to drive the successful deployment of solutions that power operations in water, energy, and building management sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Training & Support:
Conduct hands-on training for internal staff and clients on the company’s digital solutions. Ensure all stakeholders fully understand how to use systems and tools for optimal performance. - Sales Support:
Collaborate with the sales teams to follow up on leads and participate in the pre-sales process. This includes providing detailed technical demonstrations and presentations to prospective clients. - Deployment & Integration:
Carry out end-to-end deployment and integration of both software and hardware digital solutions. This includes but is not limited to:- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- SCADA and Internet of Things (IoT) Platforms
- Power Monitoring and Control Systems
- Smart and Prepaid Metering Solutions
- Data Centre Infrastructure Solutions
- Technical Expertise:
Troubleshoot systems issues, provide expert-level guidance on optimal system usage, and ensure solutions are operating at maximum efficiency. - Documentation & Reporting:
Maintain meticulous records of all deployments, configurations, support sessions, and training workshops to ensure traceability and continuity.
Qualifications & Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering—or a related technical field.
- Proven experience in a digital engineering support role or similar position.
- Solid technical knowledge and hands-on experience in:
- ICT Networking
- Operational Technology (OT) deployments
- Industrial Control System (ICS) integrations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- High levels of initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel when required.
Why Join Davis & Shirtliff?
At Davis & Shirtliff, your career journey goes beyond the ordinary. Joining this company means becoming part of a legacy built on excellence, innovation, and service. You will work with some of the most talented engineers, sales professionals, and technical experts in the region. The company provides a stimulating and collaborative work environment where your contributions will directly impact communities by solving real-world water and energy challenges.
You will also enjoy:
- A dynamic and inclusive work culture.
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Exposure to regional and international projects.
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience and performance.
- Opportunities for career progression within the growing network of subsidiaries across Africa.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply for the position before Friday, 30th May 2025.
