Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) stands as the leading electric power producer in Kenya, committed to delivering reliable, safe, and affordable electricity to the nation. With a diverse energy mix that includes hydro, geothermal, thermal, and wind power, KenGen plays a pivotal role in powering Kenya’s economic growth and development.
As part of its dedication to nurturing talent and fostering professional growth, KenGen announces its 2025 Internship Program. This initiative offers recent graduates and final-year students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various fields within the energy sector. Interns will work alongside seasoned professionals, acquiring practical skills and insights that will prepare them for successful careers.
The internship program is structured to provide meaningful assignments that contribute to KenGen’s operations while offering interns a platform to apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings. Participants will benefit from mentorship, training, and exposure to industry best practices, aligning with KenGen’s mission to develop a skilled and competent workforce for the energy sector.
Below is a comprehensive list of the available internship positions, each accompanied by a detailed job description. All internships are scheduled to commence in 2025, with applications closing on May 30th, 2025, at 23:59.
1. Geomaticist – Internship [HR/INT/GDD/03/2025]
Job Type: Internship
The Geomaticist intern will support spatial data collection, mapping, and geospatial analysis within the Geothermal Development Department. Tasks include the use of GIS tools to prepare maps, participate in field data acquisition using GPS and total stations, and support data validation and quality control efforts for exploration and development.
2. Security Officer – Internship [HR/INT/SEC/01/2025]
Job Type: Internship
The Security Officer intern will be attached to KenGen’s security operations unit and will be responsible for assisting in maintaining safety protocols across the company’s installations. Tasks include supporting the implementation of physical security measures, monitoring access control systems, helping prepare security incident reports, and assisting in the coordination of emergency response drills.
3. Property Officer – Internship [HR/INT/CORPS/05/2025]
Job Type: Internship
The Property Officer intern will support the management of KenGen’s real estate and property assets. Responsibilities include conducting property records audits, assisting in lease administration, participating in land and building inspections, and helping with the compilation of property valuation reports. The intern will also engage in document filing and legal compliance tracking related to the company’s extensive property portfolio.
4. Plant Operator (KIHBT) – Internship [HR/INT/OPS/05/2025]
Job Type: Internship
This internship is ideal for candidates trained at the Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT). Interns will provide support to senior plant operators in monitoring generation equipment, logging operational data, and ensuring compliance with plant operation standards. The intern will also assist in identifying operational anomalies, supporting shutdown/start-up procedures, and performing daily equipment inspections under supervision.
5. Mechanical Technician – Internship [HR/INT/OPS/04/2025]
Job Type: Internship
Mechanical Technician interns will be attached to KenGen’s mechanical engineering and maintenance units. They will help perform equipment diagnostics, participate in planned preventive maintenance, assist in repairs of turbines, pumps, valves, and auxiliary systems, and ensure timely documentation of mechanical faults and interventions. They will also support the team in implementing safety measures during technical operations.
6. Legal Officer – Internship [HR/INT/CS&LS/01/2025]
Job Type: Internship
The Legal Officer intern will provide support in legal research, contract review, and litigation support. Responsibilities include assisting with the preparation of legal opinions, case file management, legal compliance audits, drafting standard agreements, and supporting corporate governance functions. The intern will also have the opportunity to observe board secretarial functions and attend stakeholder consultations on regulatory matters.
7. Knowledge Officer – Internship [HR/INT/BDS/02/2025]
Job Type: Internship
The Knowledge Officer intern will be involved in managing internal knowledge repositories, curating best practices, and supporting organizational learning initiatives. Tasks include maintaining knowledge-sharing platforms, developing learning resources, supporting the implementation of innovation initiatives, and documenting success stories across departments for future reference and benchmarking.
8. Insurance Officer – Internship [HR/INT/COMSV/03/2025]
Job Type: Internship
Interns will assist in insurance policy administration, claims processing, premium payment coordination, and updating insurance databases. They will also help prepare incident reports, liaise with insurance providers on outstanding claims, and support internal audits related to insurance compliance and risk coverage for KenGen’s assets.
9. Hydrologist – Internship [HR/INT/BDS/01/2025]
Job Type: Internship
Hydrology interns will be tasked with assisting in hydrological modeling, data collection from weather and river flow stations, and supporting forecast models for hydro energy production. Duties include maintaining data loggers, conducting site visits for sample collection, compiling historical flow data, and preparing hydrological impact assessments to support energy planning.
10. Human Resource Officer – Internship [HR/INT/CORPS/04/2025]
Job Type: Internship
The Human Resource Officer intern will provide support in areas such as staffing, employee relations, training coordination, and performance management. Duties include updating HR databases, assisting in the recruitment process, organizing induction sessions, preparing training schedules, and supporting staff engagement activities and exit management.
11. Human Resource Assistant – Internship [HR/INT/COPSV/03/2025]
Job Type: Internship
Human Resource Assistant interns will handle administrative functions such as record keeping, leave tracking, supporting wellness programs, and assisting with organizing HR events. They will also help manage employee file systems, respond to routine staff inquiries, and contribute to the digitization of HR processes.
12. Geophysicist – Internship [HR/INT/GDD/04/2025]
Job Type: Internship
The Geophysicist intern will assist in data acquisition and interpretation for subsurface exploration. Tasks include processing resistivity, seismic, and gravity data to aid in geothermal resource characterization. They will also participate in the deployment of survey equipment, perform geophysical modeling, and help document geophysical survey results.
13. Geologist – Internship [HR/INT/GDD/02/2025]
Job Type: Internship
The Geologist intern will support geological mapping, sample logging, and mineralogical analysis in geothermal development. Tasks will include assisting in the supervision of drilling operations, monitoring stratigraphic sections, preparing geological maps, and contributing to the development of geothermal resource assessment reports.
14. Geochemist – Internship [HR/INT/GDD/01/2025]
Job Type: Internship
The Geochemist intern will be attached to the laboratory and field teams involved in chemical analysis of geothermal fluids. Duties include sample collection, preparation of chemical profiles, tracking environmental parameters, and supporting data input into geothermal modeling platforms. Exposure will include participation in tracer studies and environmental impact assessments.
15. Environment Officer – Internship [HR/INT/COMSV/02/2025]
Job Type: Internship
Interns in this role will support compliance monitoring, environmental assessments, and environmental management system (EMS) audits. Activities include assisting in report writing, collecting data for emissions and waste tracking, supporting biodiversity protection efforts, and organizing community awareness programs on environmental conservation.
16. Electrical Technician – Internship [HR/INT/OPS/02/2025]
Job Type: Internship
Electrical Technician interns will assist with the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems in power plants. Tasks include supporting inspections, assisting in electrical fault diagnosis, participating in preventive maintenance routines, and helping with the calibration of instruments and devices under guidance from senior technicians.
17. Community Relations Officer – Internship [HR/INT/CSERV/02/2025]
Job Type: Internship
Interns will support stakeholder engagement, community mobilization, grievance redress activities, and documentation of community development initiatives. They will also assist in preparing CSR reports, supporting field assessments, and tracking social performance indicators in project areas.
18. Civil Engineer – Internship [HR/INT/GDD/05/2025]
Job Type: Internship
The Civil Engineer intern will assist in the design, supervision, and maintenance of civil infrastructure such as dams, roads, and geothermal well pads. Tasks include drafting structural drawings, site inspections, quantity surveying, and contributing to feasibility studies for new construction projects.
