Electrical Engineer - Solar Design And Review

Bureau Veritas do Brasil; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau Veritas do Brasil seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to oversee design and design review for solar projects. You will help ensure safety, reliability, and performance of electrical infrastructure across the project lifecycle.

The role requires strong knowledge of electrical designs, standards, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to optimize layouts and ensure compliance with FAT/SAT procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design and review for solar projects.
• Familiarity with local and international electrical standards.
• Ability to assess risks and optimize electrical layouts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive electrical design reviews for PV arrays, inverters, transformers, switchgear and BOS.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards and project requirements.
• Provide input on DC/AC layouts, cable sizing, grounding, protection schemes, and SLDs.
• Coordinate with project teams to align designs with objectives and document findings.

Skills

Electrical design

Design review

Regulatory compliance

Power system concepts

SLD review

Job description

Job Description:

Our people are ambitious and humble, believing in what they do and convinced that our purpose is shaping a world of trust. With responsibilityandopenness, they daily serve our 400.000 clients in 140 countries, to bettering society. Across all our businesses and countries, each one of our people leaves their mark in shaping society.

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Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you willleave your mark... in shaping a world of Trust.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in design and design review for solar projects. The ideal candidate will ensure that all electrical aspects of solar power systems meet industry standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements. This role is critical in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of solar farm electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design Review & Validation

• Conduct comprehensive design reviews of electrical systems for solar projects, including PV arrays, inverters, transformers, switchgear, and balance-of-system components.
• Ensure compliance with local electrical codes, international standards, and project-specific requirements.
• Identify design risks, constructability issues, and opportunities for optimization, recommending practical and cost-effective solutions.

Electrical Engineering & System Integration

• Provide technical input on DC and AC system design, cable sizing, grounding and earthing systems, and protection schemes.
• Review single-line diagrams (SLDs), layout drawings, and equipment specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize electrical layouts for efficiency, safety, and maintainability.

Quality Assurance & Technical Compliance

• Validate electrical calculations, including load flow, short-circuit, voltage drop, and protection coordination studies.
• Review equipment datasheets and ensure alignment with project requirements and applicable standards.
• Support factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) as required.

Coordination & Documentation

• Work closely with project managers, civil engineers, and EPC contractors to ensure electrical designs are fully coordinated with overall project objectives.
• Prepare and maintain detailed design review reports, compliance matrices, and technical recommendations.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning phases as needed.

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