Electrical Engineer – Lanka Electricity Company

Job Overview

Lanka Electricity Company (Private) Limited (LECO) is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Electrical Engineer (UE Class II Grade II B). This is an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates seeking a career in Sri Lanka’s power and utility sector.

LECO is one of Sri Lanka’s leading electricity distribution utilities, serving over 650,000 consumers across the coastal belt from Negombo to Galle.

Job Title

Electrical Engineer (UE Class II Grade II B)

Company

Lanka Electricity Company (Private) Limited (LECO)

Job Location

Colombo 03, Sri Lanka

Job Type

Full-Time

About the Company

Lanka Electricity Company (Private) Limited is a major electricity distribution utility in Sri Lanka with seven operational branches serving coastal regions from Negombo to Galle. The company employs around 1,400 staff members and provides electricity services to more than 650,000 consumers.

Educational & Professional Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• A four-year full-time Degree in Engineering (Electrical)
• Degree must be recognized by:
  • University Grants Commission (UGC)
  • Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL)

Age Limit

• Preferably below 35 years of age as at 25 May 2026

Salary & Benefits

• Attractive salary package
• Wide range of fringe benefits

Important Notice

📌 The previous advertisement published on 11 January 2026 for the same position has been withdrawn.

Candidates who previously applied are required to reapply according to the updated recruitment criteria.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should forward:

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of relevant certificates
• Names and contact details of two non-related referees

Applications should be sent to:

Additional General Manager
Human Resources & Administration
Lanka Electricity Company (Private) Limited
1st Floor, E.H. Cooray Building
411, Galle Road
Colombo 03, Sri Lanka.

📌 Mention the post applied for clearly on the application and on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Closing Date

📅 25 May 2026

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