Electrical Design Engineer — BESS & Solar PV Projects

August Energy; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

August Energy is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to lead Battery Energy Storage System and solar project delivery. You will review electrical designs, perform yield assessments, and ensure regulatory and safety compliance across BESS and rooftop/ground-mount PV scopes in Manila and Southeast Asia.

The role requires 5–7 years in BESS/solar projects, strong knowledge of BESS tech (Li-ion, PCS, BMS, EMS), and experience with grid integration, protection coordination, and testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, renewable energy, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in BESS, solar PV, or renewable energy projects.
• Solid knowledge of international standards (IS, IEC, IEEE) and regional practices.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate BESS and solar PV electrical designs and layouts.
• Validate SLDs, PCS configurations, DC/AC architecture, and cable schedules.
• Conduct site surveys and assess client load for PV sizing.
• Evaluate BESS sizing, C-rate, augmentation, and degradation studies.
• Perform energy yield assessments with PVsyst/Helioscope and similar tools.
• Assess BMS/EMS/PCS integration and thermal management systems.
• Review protection schemes and transformer sizing for PV.
• Ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE/UL/IS standards.
• Coordinate with EPCs, O&M teams, and OEMs on safety and quality.
• Lead FAT/SAT protocols and testing for battery, PCS, and control systems.
• Oversee integration with civil/structural designs and SCADA systems.
• Support feasibility, energy arbitrage modeling, and pre-sales technical eval.

Skills

BESS design & integration

Solar PV design

Grid interconnection

Protection coordination

FAT/SAT & due diligence

Site surveys

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy

Tools

HOMER Pro

ETAP

PVsyst

Helioscope

Job description

August Energy is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to lead Battery Energy Storage System and solar project delivery. You will review electrical designs, perform yield assessments, and ensure regulatory and safety compliance across BESS and rooftop/ground-mount PV scopes in Manila and Southeast Asia.

The role requires 5–7 years in BESS/solar projects, strong knowledge of BESS tech (Li-ion, PCS, BMS, EMS), and experience with grid integration, protection coordination, and testing