Electrical Engineer - Solar Design And Review

Bureau Veritas do Brasil; Makati; On-site; PHP 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau Veritas Brasil in Metro Manila is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in design and design review for solar projects. The role ensures electrical aspects of solar power systems meet industry standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements, supporting safe, reliable infrastructure.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive design reviews of PV arrays, inverters, transformers, switchgear and BOS components; reviewing SLDs and layouts;

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design for solar projects.
• Ability to review and validate electrical designs against standards and project specs.
• Capable of coordinating with multidiscipline teams to meet safety and performance goals.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Design Review & Validation of solar projects (PV arrays, inverters, transformers, switchgear, BOS).
• DC/AC system design input, cable sizing, grounding/earthing, protection schemes; review SLDs and layout drawings.
• QA/technical compliance: validation of load flow, short-circuit, voltage drop, and protection coordination studies.
• Coordination & documentation: collaborate with project managers and EPCs; produce design reviews and technical recommendations.

Skills

Electrical design

Design review

System integration

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

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 responsibility and openness, 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.

> We believe that leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us.
> We believe that leaving a mark is a sign of trust and impact.
> We believe that leaving a mark is a bond with the future.
> We believe that leaving a mark is proof of growth and development.

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.

Join an inclusive, flexible and diverse company where you can thrive while contributing to positively transforming the world we live in.
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