Electrical Engineer – Metro Rail Design Projects

SYSTRA; Pasig; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design and delivery of metro rail electrical systems in the Philippines. The role focuses on electrical design across tunnels, stations, depots, and associated assets, ensuring safety, reliability and compliance with railway codes.

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, mechanical, signaling and rail systems is essential. On-site work in Metro Manila, with opportunities to contribute to major infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 4–8 years of relevant electrical design experience for rail or infrastructure.
• Experience with at least one asset type listed in the job duties.
• Familiarity with safety requirements and standards.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical design deliverables for metro rail projects.
• Develop LV power distribution, lighting, earthing, and emergency systems.
• Review calculations, reports, specs, drawings, and load schedules.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, architectural, and signaling teams.
• Support tender documentation and construction phase input.
• Identify design risks and opportunities for value engineering.

Skills

Electrical design

Coordination skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

4–8 years relevant experience

Experience with rail/infrastructure

Tools

CAD tools

Electrical design software

Job description

SYSTRA is one of the world\'s leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA\'s mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world. For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Electrical Engineer to support the design and delivery of metro rail infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical design for one or more of the following asset types: tunnels including bored, cut-and-cover, pre-cast arch, and cross passages; portals, vent shafts, and headhouses; radio masts, pumping stations, sidings, and crossovers; depot approaches and junctions; and stations.

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for supporting the development, coordination, and delivery of electrical designs across metro rail infrastructure projects. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams to produce safe, efficient, and compliant engineering solutions through concept, preliminary, detailed design, and construction support stages.

Missions/Main Duties

• Prepare and develop electrical design deliverables for metro rail infrastructure projects.
• Support the design of electrical systems for tunnels, stations, shafts, portals, depot approaches, junctions, pumping stations, radio mast installations, sidings, and crossovers.
• Produce and review calculations, design reports, technical specifications, drawings, load schedules, cable schedules, and equipment layouts.
• Design and coordinate electrical systems including LV power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, small power, earthing and bonding, lightning protection, cable containment, and equipment interfaces.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, fire/life safety, signaling, communications, and rail systems teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable project standards, client requirements, and relevant electrical and railway codes.
• Participate in design coordination meetings, interdisciplinary reviews, hazard reviews, and technical workshops.
• Support tender documentation, technical clarifications, and responses to contractor and client comments.
• Provide technical input during construction, testing, commissioning, and handover phases as required.
• Assist in identifying design risks, clashes, and opportunities for value engineering and optimization.

The candidate should have relevant electrical design experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Tunnels: bored tunnels, cut-and-cover tunnels, pre-cast arch structures, and cross passages
• Portals, vent shafts, and headhouses
• Radio masts
• Pumping stations
• Sidings and crossovers
• Depot approaches and junctions
• Stations

Relevant systems experience may include electrical power supply and distribution, lighting systems, tunnel and station services, emergency systems, earthing and bonding, equipment room supplies, cable routing, outdoor electrical installations, and interface coordination with other railway systems.

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor\'s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Typically 4–8 years of relevant experience in electrical design for rail, metro, transportation, or major infrastructure projects.
• Experience in electrical design for at least one of the asset types listed above.
• Good knowledge of electrical engineering principles, design standards, and safety requirements.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary project environments and engineering coordination processes.
• Sound technical understanding of electrical design for infrastructure projects.
• Ability to prepare engineering calculations, reports, and technical documentation.
• Good coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with design software, CAD tools, and electrical engineering applications.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Awareness of safety in design and constructability considerations.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

Workplace Type

On-site