Design Engineer

Upgrade Energy Philippines, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlements

13th-month pay

Annual performance bonus

Health insurance

Statutory benefits

Job summary

Upgrade Energy Philippines, Inc. is seeking a Pre-sales Design Engineer to develop technical deliverables for solar and BESS projects. You will translate customer requirements into feasible designs and support the sales team with technical proposals and site assessments.

The role requires a licensed REE, strong PV system knowledge, and proficiency in PVsyst and AutoCAD. You will collaborate across teams to ensure compliant, optimized solutions and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) with valid license.
• Strong understanding of photovoltaic systems, PEC/IEC standards, and construction practices.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in PVsyst, AutoCAD, and relevant design tools.
• Knowledge of BESS sizing and energy storage applications.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, load profiles, and site information.
• Proven ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously with accuracy.
• Eagerness to learn and apply new technologies in a dynamic work setting.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into practical and commercially viable solutions.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical proposals and design deliverables for solar and BESS projects.
• Prepare and optimize PV layouts, SLDs, BOMs, and system sizing.
• Perform PVsyst simulations, energy yield analysis, shading analysis, and other assessments.
• Conduct BESS sizing and energy storage calculations based on load profiles and system configuration.
• Ensure designs consider site conditions, codes, and project constraints.
• Review RFPs/TORs to define project scope and technical specifications.
• Translate requirements into design assumptions and deliverables.
• Identify clarifications, risks, and deviations; coordinate with Sales.

Skills

PV design

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Registered Electrical Engineer (REE)

Tools

PVsyst

AutoCAD

Job description

The Pre-sales Design Engineer is responsible for developing technical and engineering deliverables during the pre-sales stage of solar and BESS projects. The role supports the Sales Department by translating customer requirements and site conditions into technically feasible, optimized, and commercially viable solar energy solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Pre-Sales Design & Technical Proposals

• Develop technical proposals and design deliverables for solar and BESS projects.
• Prepare and optimize PV layouts, Single Line Diagrams (SLD), Bill of Materials (BOM), and system sizing.
• Perform PVsyst simulations, energy yield analysis, shading analysis, and other technical assessments to support project proposals.
• Conduct BESS sizing and energy storage calculations based on customer load profiles, operating requirements, and proposed system configuration.
• Ensure designs consider site conditions, customer requirements, applicable codes, and project constraints.
• Review and evaluate RFPs/TORs, and other technical requirements to identify project scope, design criteria, technical specifications, deliverables, and compliance requirements.
• Translate RFP/TOR requirements into appropriate design assumptions, system configurations, technical solutions, and proposal deliverables.
• Identify technical clarifications, risks, constraints, and deviations and coordinate with the Sales team as necessary.

2. Site Assessment

• Conduct site inspections to assess roof/land conditions, available installation areas, electrical infrastructure, access, shading, and other site constraints.
• Gather and validate technical information required for pre-sales design and project evaluation.
• Identify technical risks, constraints, and opportunities and provide
• recommendations to the Sales team.

3. Proposal & Business Development Support

• Work closely with the Sales team in developing technical-commercial proposals.
• Provide technical inputs during client presentations, technical discussions, and clarifications (if needed).
• Support solution optimization and value engineering to achieve the required capacity, performance, and commercial targets.
• Revise designs and technical proposals based on customer requirements and commercial strategy.

4. Design Quality & Documentation

• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of all pre-sales design outputs.
• Maintain standard templates, design assumptions, calculation methodologies, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Project Management, and other relevant teams during project handover.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Registered Electrical Engineer (REE)
• Strong understanding of photovoltaic systems, PEC/IEC standards, and construction practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in PVsyst, AutoCAD, and relevant design tools
• Knowledge of BESS sizing and energy storage applications
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, load profiles, and site information
• Proven ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Eagerness to learn and apply new technologies in a dynamic work setting.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to translate technical requirements into practical and commercially viable solutions
• Good communication and coordination skills

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Benefits including leave entitlements, 13th-month pay, annual performance bonus, health insurance, and all mandatory statutory benefits.
• Opportunity to learn and grow in a truly supportive, collaborative, dynamic, and diverse environment.