Electrical Designer | Hybrid | Dayshift

ZigZag Philippines; Pasig; On-site; PHP 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

ZigZag Philippines is seeking an Electrical Designer to join our team. Reporting to an Australian engineering services company, the role focuses on delivering electrical and control drawings for mining and industrial projects, including SLDs, schematics, and installation layouts.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of relevant experience, strong AutoCAD skills, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team. Power systems knowledge and PLC/HMI/SCADA experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation & Control Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5–7 years’ relevant experience in Mining/Water/Industrial/Oil & Gas sectors
• Experience in AutoCAD, Design & Drafting is required
• Renewable Energy, Power Plants, or Manufacturing background may be considered
• Hazardous area classification experience is a plus
• PLC/HMI/SCADA experience is a plus
• Professional license is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical and control deliverables (single-line, schematic, interconnection diagrams)
• Produce general arrangement drawings, BOMs, and construction specs
• Create load lists, instrument lists, I/O lists, and cable schedules
• Prepare layouts, installation details, and hazardous area classifications
• Ensure compliance with drafting standards, documentation systems, QA procedures and client specs
• Collaborate with engineers to interpret requirements and notes
• Provide service across Power, Electrical, Instrumentation and Control disciplines; broader knowledge is an advantage
• Utilize software tools such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, RedEye, and Trello

Skills

Electrical design

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree - Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation & Control Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

RedEye

Trello

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 background may be considered.
• Building, housing, and commercial construction backgrounds are generally not 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.