Electrical Design Engineer - Hybrid Substations

ABB, Inc.; Naga; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering professional to lead E‑House electrical design and material sizing. You will prepare drawings in AutoCAD, perform cable sizing, and coordinate with teams to meet customer requirements and standards.

The role involves detailed electrical studies (load flow, short‑circuit, arc flash) using ETAP, and ensuring timely, compliant deliverables for hybrid project environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience with switchgear, protection relays, and transformers.
• Knowledge of IEC/NEC codes; ETAP/EPLAN advantageous.
• Experience in data center, railway, and onshore/offshore projects.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects while managing customer expectations.
• Fluent in English and Filipino.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and performing all activities within the engineering discipline stream for the project.
• Carrying out detailed design, sizing, and calculations for cables, cable trays, conduits, lighting, UPS, and batteries, and verifying the design completed by other team members.
• Ensuring all documents and drawings are issued on time and meet quality standards.
• Preparing electrical drawings (layouts, single-line diagrams, equipment arrangement, wiring/schematic diagrams, and interconnections) in AutoCAD, as well as Bills of Materials.
• Designing electrical building services for substations, including lighting, fire alarm systems, and grounding.
• Conducting electrical studies for load flow, short-circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies using ETAP software.

Skills

Power systems

Electrical design

Switchgear experience

English/Filipino communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

EPLAN

Job description

ABB in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering professional to lead E‑House electrical design and material sizing. You will prepare drawings in AutoCAD, perform cable sizing, and coordinate with teams to meet customer requirements and standards.

The role involves detailed electrical studies (load flow, short‑circuit, arc flash) using ETAP, and ensuring timely, compliant deliverables for hybrid project environments.