Control & Instrumentation Engineer

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

Job summary

AFRY in Manila seeks an experienced Control & Instrumentation Engineer to design and deliver control systems for renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and biomass facilities. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, EPCs, and vendors from concept through detailed design and project execution.

Responsibilities include developing SCADA/DCS architectures, reviewing vendor bids, preparing technical specifications, and ensuring compliance with standards while supporting

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in control and instrumentation engineering and design.
• Experience in Owner's Engineer (OE), EPC, or EPCM environments.
• Proven experience preparing technical specifications, tender documentation, bid evaluations, and vendor drawing reviews.
• Strong knowledge of SCADA and DCS for power generation facilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare minimum technical specifications and conceptual design drawings for control systems (SCADA/DCS) and instrumentation for renewable energy projects to support procurement activities.
• Develop detailed engineering designs, including SCADA/DCS architecture, I/O lists, instrument cable routing, cable schedules, and equipment layouts.
• Review EPC contractor engineering deliverables, providing technical comments and recommendations on key documents such as: control system architecture, control and instrumentation cable specifications, weather station instrumentation, cable routing drawings, control panel layouts and diagrams.
• Conduct technical evaluations of bids and lead technical clarification meetings and negotiations with equipment suppliers prior to contract award.
• Prepare and review technical reports, engineering documentation, and plant control and operational philosophies.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, EPC contractors, and vendors to ensure designs comply with project requirements and industry standards.
• Support engineering activities throughout project development, procurement, construction, commissioning, and testing phases.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local regulations, international standards, and client specifications.

Skills

SCADA

DCS

Control & Instrumentation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control & Instrumentation Engineering, or related

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

Job description

AFRY is a European leader in engineering, design, and advisory services, with a global team of experts creating sustainable solutions for future generations. We support clients across infrastructure, industry, energy, and digitalisation, helping accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable society.

In Asia, AFRY delivers multidisciplinary engineering and consulting services across renewable energy, transmission and distribution, and infrastructure projects, supporting clients throughout the entire project lifecycle.

We are seeking an experienced Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join our Energy team in Manila. In this role, you will be responsible for the engineering and design of control and instrumentation systems for renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and biomass power plants. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, EPC contractors, and equipment suppliers to deliver high-quality engineering solutions from concept through detailed design and project execution.

• Prepare minimum technical specifications and conceptual design drawings for control systems (SCADA/DCS) and instrumentation for renewable energy projects to support procurement activities.
• Develop detailed engineering designs, including SCADA/DCS architecture, I/O lists, instrument cable routing, cable schedules, and equipment layouts.
• Review EPC contractor engineering deliverables, providing technical comments and recommendations on key documents such as:
  • Control system architecture
  • Control and instrumentation cable specifications
  • Weather station instrumentation
  • Cable routing drawings
  • Control panel layouts and diagrams
• Conduct technical evaluations of bids and lead technical clarification meetings and negotiations with equipment suppliers prior to contract award.
• Prepare and review technical reports, engineering documentation, and plant control and operational philosophies.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, EPC contractors, and vendors to ensure designs comply with project requirements and industry standards.
• Support engineering activities throughout project development, procurement, construction, commissioning, and testing phases.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local regulations, international standards, and client specifications.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control & Instrumentation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer license (PRC) is preferred where applicable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in control and instrumentation engineering and design.
• Proven experience working in an Owner's Engineer (OE), EPC, or EPCM environment.
• Demonstrated experience preparing technical specifications, tender documentation, bid evaluations, vendor drawing reviews, and detailed engineering deliverables.
• Good understanding of renewable energy power plants and associated electrical and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of SCADA and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for power generation facilities.
• Proficiency with NGCP SCADA requirements and testing procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; experience with AutoCAD is required, while knowledge of PVsyst or similar engineering software is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multinational project teams.

We offer the following to qualified candidates:

• Friendly international working environment with a wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks
• Competitive salary package
• Well-balanced working hour
• Career opportunity in one of the largest international consulting and engineering companies
• Possibility to grow professionally and advance in career

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That's how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.