Electrical & Mechanical Designer with MEPS Background (1 Year contract)

OCS Philippines; Eastern Manila District; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS Philippines seeks an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Designer to prepare and coordinate electrical design drawings for diverse building projects in Manila. You will develop SLDs, panel schedules, and layouts, supporting engineers in calculations and equipment selection while ensuring code compliance.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver accurate, coordinated designs across commercial, residential, healthcare, and industrial developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of electrical design experience in MEPS consulting, engineering, or construction.
• Experience on commercial, residential, healthcare, industrial, or mixed-use projects.
• Strong electrical drafting and detailing skills.
• Familiarity with LV/MV, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, ELV/ICT systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical design drawings and layouts for power distribution, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, ELV, and security systems.
• Develop SLDs, riser diagrams, panel schedules, and equipment layouts.
• Support load calculations, voltage drop, and cable sizing; assist in equipment selection.
• Review vendor submittals and ensure code compliance; maintain document control and revisions.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and closeout.

Skills

Drafting accuracy

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Independent & collaborative work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Mechanical & Electrical Designer is responsible for the preparation, development, and coordination of electrical design drawings, calculations, and technical documentation for building services projects. The role supports the design and implementation of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, ELV (Extra-Low Voltage), security, and other electrical systems across commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare, data center, and mixed-use developments.

The Electrical Designer works closely with Electrical Engineers, Architects, Mechanical Designers, Plumbing Designers, Project Managers, and BIM Coordinators to ensure accurate, coordinated, and code-compliant project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Drafting

• Prepare detailed electrical design drawings and layouts for:

  • Power distribution systems

  • Lighting systems

  • Emergency and standby power systems

  • Fire alarm systems

  • ELV/Low Current systems

  • Structured cabling systems

  • Security and access control systems

  • Lightning protection and grounding systems

• Develop single-line diagrams (SLD), riser diagrams, panel schedules, and equipment layouts.

• Produce design development, construction, and as-built drawings.

• Update drawings and documentation throughout project lifecycle.

Engineering Support

• Assist Electrical Engineers in system design calculations and technical analysis.

• Support load calculations, voltage drop calculations, and cable sizing.

• Assist in equipment selection and specification development.

• Review vendor/shop drawings and technical submittals for compliance.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical codes, standards, regulations, and client requirements.

• Perform drawing quality checks and design reviews.

• Maintain accurate document control and revision management.

• Support implementation of company quality standards and procedures.

Project Delivery

• Work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting project schedules and deadlines.

• Collaborate with project stakeholders to resolve design issues.

• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and project closeout phases.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in electrical design within an MEPS consulting, engineering, or construction environment.

• Experience in commercial, residential, healthcare, industrial, hospitality, or mixed-use building projects.

• Strong understanding of building electrical systems and design practices.

Technical Skills

Software Proficiency

• AutoCAD

• Navisworks

• Bluebeam Revu

• Microsoft Office Suite

Technical Knowledge

• Low Voltage (LV) and Medium Voltage (MV) systems

• Lighting design and controls

• Emergency power systems and generators

• UPS systems

• Fire alarm systems

• ELV and ICT systems

• Grounding and lightning protection

• Power quality and energy efficiency solutions

Knowledge of Codes & Standards

Familiarity with:

• Local Building and Electrical Codes

• Energy Efficiency Codes

• Fire and Life Safety Regulations

Competencies

• Strong electrical drafting and detailing skills

• Knowledge of building services engineering

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Effective communication and stakeholder management

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and quality of electrical design drawings

• On-time completion of design deliverables

• Reduction in design clashes and rework

• Compliance with project and regulatory standards

• BIM model quality and coordination effectiveness

• Client and project team satisfaction ratings