Electrical Engineer - Solar Design And Review

Bureau Veritas do Brasil; Philippines; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau Veritas do Brasil is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead design and design review for solar projects. You will ensure electrical systems meet industry standards, project specs, and regulatory requirements to achieve safe, reliable, and efficient solar farm infrastructure.

The role involves validating calculations (load flow, short-circuit, voltage drop), reviewing SLDs and equipment datasheets, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize layouts and ensure

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineer with strong background in design and design review for solar projects.
• Ensure electrical aspects meet industry standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience validating electrical calculations including load flow and short-circuit studies.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Design Review & Validation: review PV arrays, inverters, transformers, switchgear, and B.O.S. components.
• Electrical Engineering & System Integration: input on DC/AC design, cable sizing, grounding, and protection schemes.
• Quality Assurance & Technical Compliance: validate calculations and review datasheets; support FAT/SAT.
• Coordination & Documentation: coordinate with PMs, civil engineers and EPC contractors; maintain reports and recommendations.

Skills

Electrical design

Solar PV

SLDs review

Protection coordination

Grounding & earthing

Cable sizing

Job description

Job Description:

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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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