Electrical Engineer - Wind Farm Project

Private Advertiser; Naga; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer for a large-scale renewable energy project in Camarines Sur, Philippines. You will oversee on-site electrical engineering and construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, and conformance with PEC and project specs.

The role requires hands-on experience in wind/solar or substation EPC projects, with strong coordination across teams and with NGCP. On-site based in Naga City, Camarines Sur.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant electrical site experience in power, substation, or renewables.
• Minimum 2 years in wind/solar/substation EPC projects.
• Knowledge of PEC and NGCP grid connection is advantageous.
• Strong on-site supervision and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site electrical works including 35 kV collector cable network and substations.
• Review drawings, single-line diagrams, specs, and protection settings.
• Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning per designs and codes.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, type tests and other inspections.
• Coordinate with manufacturers, suppliers, and sub-contractors.
• Monitor quantities, progress payments, variations, and site changes.
• Interface with NGCP on grid compliance, energization, and handover.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and PEC.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

PRC License preferred (REE/PEE)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Project Department for a large-scale renewable energy project in Camarines Sur, Philippines.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing on-site electrical engineering and construction activities, ensuring that all electrical works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved engineering designs, project specifications, applicable Philippine electrical standards, and grid connection requirements.

This position is suitable for an electrical engineering professional with hands-on experience in wind farm, renewable energy, power generation, or substation EPC projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise on-site electrical works, including the 35 kV collector cable network, substation facilities (GIS, main transformer, protection and metering systems), STATCOM, grounding system, and auxiliary power systems.
• Review and verify electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, technical specifications, protection settings, and commissioning procedures.
• Supervise electrical equipment installation, inspection, testing, and commissioning to ensure compliance with approved designs and technical requirements.
• Participate in and witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), type tests, and other relevant electrical inspections.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, electrical subcontractors, and other project stakeholders to resolve technical and site-related issues.
• Review electrical work quantities, progress payment applications, variation orders, and site change requests.
• Coordinate with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and relevant stakeholders on grid compliance, energization, testing, and handover activities.
• Ensure all electrical works comply with applicable safety standards, project specifications, and the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC).

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of relevant electrical site experience in power, substation, or renewable energy projects.
• At least 2 years of experience in wind farm, solar farm, or substation EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation, testing, commissioning, and construction supervision.
• Experience with medium-voltage electrical systems, substations, transformers, GIS, protection and control systems, and grid connection works.
• Familiarity with the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) and NGCP grid connection requirements is an advantage.
• Holder of a valid Philippine PRC Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) or Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE) license is preferred.
• Good English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong coordination, problem-solving, and site management skills.
• Willingness to be based on-site in Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a large-scale renewable energy infrastructure project.
• Hands-on involvement in wind farm electrical construction and commissioning activities.
• Opportunity to work with international project teams, engineering contractors, and leading equipment suppliers.
• Contract employment subject to agreed employment terms.
• Competitive salary package, commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.