Associate Director/Director - Electrical

WSP Manila, Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Manila, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering leader to design electrical systems for buildings, hospitality, and industrial sectors in the Philippines.

You will head the electrical team, ensure compliance with client and country standards, and manage project documentation and approvals. The role requires a minimum of 15 years in a similar capacity, a BS/Eng degree in Electrical Engineering, and proficiency with software like AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and Dialux.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in a similar capacity.
• Registration as a Electrical Engineer (REE) is a plus.
• Experience with electrical design software and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems including ELV/weak current for buildings, hospitality, commercial and industrial.
• Lead and supervise the Electrical Engineering team to meet project objectives and programs.
• Ensure designs meet client standards and origin country requirements.
• Liaise with local supply authorities to obtain approvals when necessary.
• Maintain records of drawings per QA procedures and coordinate with partners.
• Coordinate with other design disciplines and manage outputs per work program.
• Attend local and overseas meetings and report project status to management.
• Mentor and develop subordinates and the Electrical Engineering team.
• Create regular project status reports and stay updated on technical developments.
• Assist in multidisciplinary project activities and use electrical software and 3D modeling.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Liaison with authorities

Education

Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering

Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) is a plus

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

PowerCad-5

AGI

Dialux

Job description

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for the Design of Electrical System including that of ELV (Extra Low Voltage)/Weak Current Systems for Buildings, Hospitality, Commercial and Industrial.

• Leads and supervises the Electrical Engineering team in implementing project objectives, plans and programs within the department as directed by the management.

• Ensures that the project designs/studies from the clients are completed in accordance with acceptable prescribed standard for each requesting party’s place/country of origin and its intent/content.

• Responsible for liaison with local supply authorities to gain approvals, when necessary.

• Manages and maintains the record of all incoming and outgoing drawings from the office in accordance with WSP QA procedures.

• Liaises with WSP personnel and WSP’s partners both local and foreign affiliates and clients.

• Liaises and coordinates with other disciplines of the design team.

• Manages and controls outputs in accordance with the design work program.

• Attends meeting when required both local and overseas.

• At all times exhibit behaviour, consistent with that of a professional member of WSP.

• Responsible for training and development of subordinates and Electrical Engin eering team.

• Creates regular reports on project status for management.

• Keeps abreast of technical updates and advises management.

• Assist in multidisciplinary project activities.

• Use of electrical software and 3D modelling to develop electrical system designs.

Desired skills and experience:

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering.

• At least 15 years of experience in a similar capacity

• Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) is a plus

• Knowledge in Bluebeam Revu, Autocad, Revit MEP, PowerCad-5, AGI and Dialux

• Lightning, Power, Security and Data Lay-outs Schematic Design and Single Lines