Electrical Design Engineer

Ehvert Mission Critical - a Salas O'Brien Company; Manila; On-site; PHP 3,313,529 - 5,798,676; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate in USD

Opportunity for remote collaboration

English classes available

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer as an independent contractor in the Philippines. You will support the design and coordination of cutting-edge data center projects across the U.S. Responsibilities include designing power distribution and security systems, preparing technical documentation, and collaborating with a team using advanced BIM tools. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, expertise in electrical systems, and be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design for industrial, residential, and commercial sectors.
• Deep knowledge of electrical manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems, including power distribution and UPS systems.
• Prepare engineering calculations and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with other disciplines using BIM tools.

Skills

Proven expertise in electrical engineering

Technical communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering

Tools

Revit Autodesk

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM Power tools

Dialux

Job description

Location: Philippines, Remote

Engagement Type: Independent Contractor Agreement for Provision of Services (long-term)

Industry: Mission-Critical Facilities, Data Centers

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer as an independent contract worker to support the design and coordination of data center projects across the U.S. In this role, you will be responsible for modeling, designing power distribution, security, and life systems, standby generators and UPS systems, performing calculations, preparing technical documentation, and ensuring design accuracy using advanced BIM and electrical engineering tools. You will collaborate closely with other disciplines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, contributing to the full project lifecycle from schematic design through execution. Strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding and delivery of the project requirements as they relate to scope, cost, and schedule.
• Determine and expedite the engineering deliverables for projects.
• Develop and maintain the project scope of work documentation and revisions as required during the design evolution.
• Design electrical systems, including power distribution systems, UPS systems, standby generator systems, and security and life systems.
• Prepare engineering calculations, schematic designs and detailed designs.
• Prepare technical documentation required for the execution of the project, including design criteria, design calculations, process flow sheets, and specification and data sheets for electrical equipment.
• Review shop drawings.
• Produce models and drawings in various BIM software and CAD modeling tools.
• Use BIM tools to virtually construct electrical systems and coordinate with other disciplines using tools such as Autodesk Revit.

Qualifications & Experience

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering.
• Proven expertise as an electrical engineer.
• Written and spoken English B1 and higher.
• Experience in electrical design for industrial, residential, and commercial sectors in medium voltage and low voltage distribution, lighting, grounding, and lightning protection.
• Experience in various electrical modeling software.
• Hands‑on experience using tools and software such as Revit Autodesk, AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM Power tools, Dialux.
• Experience working on projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Deep knowledge of electrical manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of electrical engineering codes and safety standards.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to multitask and prioritize accordingly while meeting project deadlines.
• Self‑stated ambition and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear, understandable manner.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Experience in a high‑tech industry completing work for an international company.
• Unique, cutting‑edge data center projects.
• Dynamic work partnering with a team of professionals focused on engineering.
• Competitive hourly rate in USD.
• Ability to collaborate remotely.
• Supportive dynamic environment.
• English classes made available.
• Perform on cutting‑edge data center projects in a fast‑growing industry.
• Opportunity to collaborate with industry‑leading professionals and firms.
• Competitive terms of the contract.
• A dynamic environment fostering creativity through exposure to diverse technologies and experiences (designing energy‑efficient facilities, site supervision, digital twins, 3D building modeling, computational fluid dynamics, custom control software).

Independent Contractor: This engagement is strictly as an independent contractor. You will not be eligible for any employee benefits, and we will not withhold taxes, provide insurance, or make contributions to social security/pensions on your behalf. You are responsible for complying with all tax and labor obligations in your country of residence. A formal independent contractor agreement will be required before work begins, governed by Texas, United States law.