Electrical Designer | Hybrid | Day Shift

Zig Zag Offshoring; Pasig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ZigZag is seeking an Electrical Designer to join our team in the Philippines. You will report to an Australian engineering services partner and contribute to electrical and control design for large industrial projects.

The role requires a 5–7 year track record in mining or related industrial sectors, strong AutoCAD skills, and a detail-oriented, collaborative mindset. Opportunities to work across power, instrumentation, and control disciplines are available along with supporting tools like

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation & Control engineering or equivalent.
• 5–7 years of mining, water, industrial, or oil & gas experience.
• AutoCAD design and drafting experience required.
• Power systems analysis and PLC/SCADA knowledge are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical and control deliverables such as single-line diagrams and schematics.
• Prepare general arrangement drawings, BOMs, construction specifications.
• Create load lists, instrument lists, I/O lists, and cable schedules.
• Produce layouts, installation drawings, and hazardous area classifications.
• Interpret standards, manage documents, and ensure quality control per client specs.
• Collaborate with engineers to understand requirements and interpret notes.
• Provide service across Power, Electrical, Instrumentation and Control disciplines.
• Utilize AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, RedEye, and Trello.

Skills

English communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Design & Drafting

Job description

ZigZag is looking for an Electrical Designer to join our team!

About the Role

For this position, you will be reporting to an Australian company that provides engineering services to major industrial and mining companies. The team is growing and requires an Electrical Designer to join this dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Design Tasks

• Design and develop Electrical and Control deliverables such as:
• Single-line diagram, Schematic diagram, Interconnection diagram.
• General arrangement drawings, Bill of materials, Construction specifications.
• Load list, Instrument list, I/O list, Cable schedule.
• Layout, Installation, Detail drawings, Hazardous area classification.
• Interpret and comply with drafting standards, document management systems, quality control procedures, client standards & specifications, local and international standards.
• Communicate with engineers in understanding job requirements and interpreting engineering notes.
• Provide service across a range of Power, Electrical, Instrumentation and Control disciplines so a broad engineering knowledge is an advantage.
• Utilize software such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, RedEye, Trello.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree - Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation & Control Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5-7 years’ relevant experience in Mining/Water/Industrial/Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience in AutoCAD, Design & Drafting – required.
• Renewable Energy, Power Plants, and potentially Manufacturing backgroundmay be considered.
• Building, housing, and commercial construction backgrounds are generallynot preferred.
• Experience in Power System Analysis – nice-to-have.
• Experience in PLC/HMI/SCADA programming – nice-to-have.
• Experience in Hazardous area classification – nice-to-have
• Experience in Commissioning, FAT – nice-to-have.
• Professional license – nice-to-have.

Personal Skills

• Excellent English communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Acute attention to detail and appreciation for quality in design documentation.
• Excellent computer skills.

This is a unique opportunity to be a part of an emerging engineering and drafting operation in a growth industry and develop skills to launch into a fulfilling career in technical design.

ZigZag is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe that talent knows no borders, and we welcome individuals from all backgrounds to help us shape the future of work. Guided by transparency and agility, we foster an environment where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.