Electrical Engineer - Planning, Design, Protection

AboitizPower; La Trinidad; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hedcor, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Planning, Design and Protection Engineer in Beckel, Baguio City, Philippines to conceptualize and design protection, automation and control systems and monitor implementation.

This role supports the renewal energy portfolio and collaborates with the Electrical Planning, Design and Protection Team to deliver reliable power systems. As part of Central Asset Reliability Solutions, you will develop protective schemes, run fault analyses, and ensure settings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in protection, automation and control of power systems.
• Experience designing protection for substations, switchyards, and transmission lines; protective relay testing.
• Knowledge of protection system specifications, coordination, and automation.
• Ability to supervise field engineers and monitor site activities.
• Proven project management, communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts power system fault analysis using simulation tools to anticipate abnormal/fault conditions and determine protective solutions.
• Conceptualizes and designs protection systems for new and expansion projects.
• Prepares protection settings and coordination studies.
• Performs relay setting laboratory simulations and updates results.
• Evaluates pre-wired protection and control diagrams for outsourced projects.
• Coordinates with project engineers and monitors site inspections and testing.
• Provides technical specifications to Purchasing and supports procurement.
• Maintains and updates protection philosophy, diagrams and databases.
• Develops automation/tele-protection concepts and related schematics.
• Ensures compliance with IMS policies and reporting of incidents.

Skills

Power system protection

Automation and control

Relay testing

Project management

Electrical standards NEC/PEC/IEEE/IEC

Protection philosophy

Coordination studies

Site supervision

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

3 years of protection/automation experience

Licensed Electrical Engineer or PE

Tools

MS Office

Google Suites

Job description

Job Title

Planning, Design and Protection Engineer

Location

Beckel

Beckel, Baguio City, Philippines

Company

Hedcor, Inc.

Department

Central Asset Reliability Solutions

Employment Type

Probationary

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Job Level

Entry Level

Business Unit

Hedcor, Inc. [HI]

Company Slogan

Power your future with AboitizPower.

As Planning, Design and Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for conceptualizing and designing of protection, automation and control systems as well as monitoring of its implementation. This system should comply and conform to the company's protection philosophy and in accordance with the Company’s goals and objectives to develop and operate efficient electrical power systems. The incumbent is also responsible for simulating and foreseeing protection methods to protect the Company’s electrical system assets during abnormal and fault conditions on the system; and for providing technical assistance across the Renewable Energy (RE) plants located for PAC related works. And contribute directly to transforming energy for a better world. You will work closely with the Electrical Planning, Design and Protection Team to deliver results, create positive community impact, and develop your skills in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts power system fault analysis using simulation software tools to anticipate abnormal/fault system conditions, potential problems and determine possible solutions to protect the system.
• Conceptualizes & designs protection systems for new and expansion projects. This includes, protection one-line and schematic diagrams and trip/alarm matrix and inputs/outputs assignments.
• Prepares protection settings (engineering & logic) that adequately protect the system components during abnormal and fault conditions. Make coordination studies if necessary.
• Performs relay setting laboratory simulation. Recalculates settings based on results of simulation testing.
• Evaluates pre-wired protection and control diagrams for outsourced projects.
• Coordinates approved design on protection and control scheme with project engineers assigned to each project.
• Monitors projects by conducting site inspection, testing and audits to ensure compliance to design and specifications. Reviews updates from the implementing team.
• Provides technical specifications to Purchasing, e.g. proper specifications of relays, CTs, breakers, PTs, etc. to enable them to procure the exact equipment and materials needed by the group.
• Conducts protection system audit & review for existing plants.
• Maintains and reviews relay settings and coordination, internally and external customers.
• Maintains relay setting database and protection diagrams.
• Develops and updates HEDCOR Protection Philosophy, Code and Guidelines.
• Prepares Protection Development Plan.
• Conceptualizes and designs automation and tele-protection systems.
• Prepares tele-protection and control schematic diagrams, prepares tele-protection system requirements and automation programming and logic settings.
• Maintains database of automation and control design and diagrams.
• Recommended network Automation projects.
• Provides resolution to protection and automation/control systems problems and troubleshooting.
• Complies with company policies and procedures, safety rules and practices.
• Conforms to the company’s Integrated Management Systems, policies, standards, procedures and guidelines.
• Reports any Integrated Management System events/incidents or potential events or other risks to the organization.
• Protects information assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference by:
• Ensuring the confidentiality of all data, information and other matters which are private, sensitive or confidential in nature or the exposure of which to other employees, persons, entities or organizations constitutes conflict of interest with and/or poses liability or damage to the Company.
• Performs any other related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time by immediate superior consistent with the purpose of this role.

Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledgeable on electrical standards such as NEC/PEC, IEEE, IEC, ANSI, NFPA.
• Must have at least 3 years’ experience in handling works related to power system protection, automation and control.
• Must have experience in designing protection systems of substation, switchyard and transmission line and know-how in protective relay testing.
• Must be knowledgeable in protection system technical specification.
• Must be knowledgeable on basic protection, coordination, eleprotection, automation and control.
• Can supervise field electrical engineers at site and monitor site activities.
• Proficient in Project Management
• Elevated knowledge in Transmission, Substation, Protection System and Powerhouse Assets and Components
• Knowledgeable in Electrical Standards both Local and International as basis for equipment specifications.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3 years of experience in analysis & protection of power systems, automation, control and protective relay testing.
• Three (3) years experience in supervisory Role
• Project Experience: Preferably with experience in handling works related to power system protection, automation and control
• Licensed Electrical Engineer or Professional Electrical Engineer

Technical / Functional Skills

• Proficiency in Presentation, MS Suites, Google Suites, Spreadsheets, Project Work Breakdown Structure, and Root Cause Analysis
• Strong skills in Project Management, Communication & Leadership, Collaboration, Leading Meetings, Analytical, Strategic Thinking, Planning, Innovation, Leading Change, Customer Focus, Decision Making, and Resilience

Our Culture & Commitment to You

Powering Your Future

At AboitizPower, We Honor You Not Just As a Professional, But As a Person. Our Promise Is To Provide a Workplace Where You Can Thrive Through

• Powered by People : We value your unique identity and ensure you feel supported, trusted, and empowered.
• Own Your Growth : Learn, grow, and advance through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and meaningful learning experiences.
• Why We Work : Purpose is part of every job here. Your efforts directly contribute to community upliftment, sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.
• Empowering Culture : Bring your full self to a workplace grounded in belonging and collaboration.
• Recognition that Matters : We celebrate both visible milestones and steady efforts, honoring the dedication you bring to our mission.

About Us

AboitizPower is the holding company for the Aboitiz Group’s investments in power generation, distribution, and retail electricity services. We are among the largest power producers in the Philippines, with a balanced portfolio of assets located across the country. We are also a major producer of renewable energy, with several hydroelectric, geothermal, and solar power generation facilities.

Together, let’s power your future.