Associate TS Support Construction Compliance

Vena Group; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Group is seeking a Construction Compliance Engineer in the Philippines to oversee regulatory compliance for renewable energy projects from development to operation readiness.

You will coordinate with DOE, ERC, and IEMOP, manage filings, maintain compliance matrices, and drive process improvements across cross-functional teams to ensure market readiness and timely approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in renewable energy, power generation, transmission, or utility projects.
• Experience with DOE, ERC, and IEMOP regulatory processes is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of WESM registration and Philippine energy regulations.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, submission, and monitoring of regulatory requirements for renewable energy projects.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine laws, DOE regulations, ERC rules, Grid/Distribution Code, and WESM.
• Develop and maintain a regulatory compliance matrix and filing schedule.
• Monitor changes in regulatory policies and assess impact on projects.
• Prepare and submit DOE documentary requirements across project stages.
• Coordinate with DOE on reports, milestones, and operational needs.
• Prepare, coordinate, and monitor ERC applications and filings.
• Track ERC status and respond to requests for information.
• Lead IEMOP and WESM registration; coordinate testing, metering, and market readiness.
• Support onboarding of projects into the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market.
• Work with cross-functional teams to obtain necessary documentation.
• Maintain organized regulatory records and develop dashboards.
• Identify opportunities to streamline submissions and improve readiness.

Skills

Regulatory coordination

Documentation management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Construction Compliance Engineer is responsible for managing all regulatory compliance requirements during the construction, commissioning, and commercial operation readiness of renewable energy projects. The role ensures timely preparation, submission, and coordination of all regulatory filings and approvals with government agencies and market operators, particularly the Department of Energy (DOE), the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), and the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance

• Lead the preparation, submission, and monitoring of all regulatory requirements for renewable energy projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Philippine laws, DOE regulations, ERC rules, Grid Code, Distribution Code, and Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) requirements.
• Develop and maintain a regulatory compliance matrix and filing schedule for all projects.
• Monitor changes in regulatory policies and assess their impact on ongoing and future projects.

DOE Coordination

• Prepare and submit documentary requirements to the DOE throughout project development, construction, testing, commissioning, and commercial operation.
• Coordinate with DOE regarding compliance reports, project milestones, commissioning updates, and operational requirements.
• Ensure timely submission of all DOE-mandated reports and documentation.

ERC Compliance

• Prepare, coordinate, and monitor ERC applications, permits, and regulatory filings required before and after commercial operation.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of ERC documentary requirements.
• Track the status of ERC applications and facilitate responses to requests for additional information.

IEMOP and WESM Registration

• Lead project registration with IEMOP and coordinate all market registration requirements.
• Prepare and submit WESM registration documents for generation facilities.
• Coordinate testing, metering, communications, and market readiness activities with IEMOP and relevant stakeholders.
• Support the successful onboarding of projects into the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Engineering, Construction, Grid, Commercial, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams to obtain required technical and commercial documentation.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, consultants, Independent Engineers, NGCP, distribution utilities, and regulatory agencies.
• Support project teams during testing, commissioning, energization, and commercial operation.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain organized records of permits, approvals, regulatory correspondence, and compliance documentation.
• Develop compliance dashboards and provide regular status reports to management.
• Ensure all regulatory documents are properly archived and readily available for audits.

Continuous Improvement

• Develop and improve internal compliance procedures and standard operating processes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline regulatory submissions and improve project readiness.
• Support lessons learned initiatives and promote regulatory best practices across projects.

Pre-requisites

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in renewable energy, power generation, transmission, or utility projects.
• Experience in DOE, ERC, and IEMOP regulatory processes is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of WESM registration, Philippine Grid Code, and applicable energy regulations.
• Strong project coordination, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.