Electrical Design & Automation Engineer (PLCs/SCADA)

Universal Robina Corporation; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Robina Corporation is seeking a licensed Electrical Design and Automation Engineer to join the Engineering team in the Philippines. This internal mobility opportunity focuses on leading critical electrical and automation initiatives, delivering robust power systems and automation solutions while ensuring compliance with RA 7920 and the PEC.

Responsibilities include designing and reviewing electrical plans, wiring diagrams, and panel schedules; programming and commissioning PLC/SCADA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a CHED-recognized institution.
• Active PRC License:
• Preferred: Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE) – authorized to sign and seal plans.
• Minimum: Registered Electrical Engineer (REE).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in electrical design and industrial automation.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, ETAP (or equivalent) and PLC/SCADA platforms.
• Solid knowledge of Philippine Electrical Code, RA 7920, and related regulations.
• Good track record of project delivery, safety awareness, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review detailed electrical plans, single-line diagrams, schematics, panel schedules, power distribution, lighting, and grounding systems in compliance with RA 7920 and PEC.
• Design, program, integrate, and commission PLC, HMI, MES, SCADA, motion control, VFDs, and industrial automation systems.
• Lead electrical and automation scopes for capital and improvement projects from design through installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Sign and seal electrical plans and documents (for PEE license holders) or provide technical support and supervision (for REEs) as required by law.
• Ensure all designs meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards; support arc flash studies, load calculations, and compliance audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Mechanical, Process, Packaging, Maintenance, Operations, and Contractors) and coordinate with government agencies as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation including as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and test reports.

Skills

Project delivery

Safety awareness

Collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Active PRC License

PEE Certification (preferred)

REE Certification

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

ETAP

PLC/SCADA

Job description

Universal Robina Corporation is seeking a licensed Electrical Design and Automation Engineer to join the Engineering team in the Philippines. This internal mobility opportunity focuses on leading critical electrical and automation initiatives, delivering robust power systems and automation solutions while ensuring compliance with RA 7920 and the PEC.

Responsibilities include designing and reviewing electrical plans, wiring diagrams, and panel schedules; programming and commissioning PLC/SCADA