Facilities Engineer (Entry Level) - Electrical Engineer for Davao

Sutherland Philippines; Davao City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutherland Philippines in Davao City seeks a licensed Electrical Engineer to manage daily facilities operations, ensure workspace readiness, and supervise maintenance contractors. You will implement preventive programs and coordinate with Capacity Planning to optimize space and equipment usage.

The role requires strong documentation, vendor liaison, and hands-on knowledge of generators, UPS, and critical facility equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with licensure as Electrical Engineer.
• Hand-on experience in electrical building systems and facility maintenance.
• Experience coordinating site build-outs, renovations and maintenance projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily facilities operations including leasehold improvements, equipment upkeep, and site maintenance.
• Ensure functionality and readiness of office equipment and physical workspace.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Supervise contractors for repairs, pest control, and scheduled maintenance.
• Oversee workspace readiness such as seat assignments, relocations, and partition installations in coordination with Capacity Planning.
• Monitor utilities consumption and maintain tracking reports.
• Ensure Asset Maintenance Contracts are updated and equipment like UPS, AC units, and gensets are regularly serviced.
• Maintain organized documentation of service reports, contracts, and compliance records.
• Support implementation of health and safety standards across the site.
• Manage and resolve facility-related requests via ticketing systems within agreed SLAs.
• Monitor ticket queues to avoid backlog and provide timely updates to stakeholders.
• Support project teams in site build-outs, renovations, and rehabilitation activities.
• Coordinate project schedules and maintenance work with internal departments to minimize disruption.
• Participate in weekly seat planning and operational meetings.
• Respond to internal requests for office setup including meetings, training, and onboarding sessions.
• Collaborate with Capacity Planning for workspace and equipment requirements.
• Coordinate with building administration on facility concerns and maintenance issues.
• Liaise with vendors, lessors, and government agencies to ensure compliance

Skills

Electrical plans

Generator/UPS maintenance

Vendor management

Site inspections

Facilities operations

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication skills

Project coordination

On-site reporting

Flexibility

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Licensed Electrical Engineer

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Manage daily facilities operations including leasehold improvements, equipment upkeep, and site maintenance
• Ensure functionality and readiness of office equipment and physical workspace
• Conduct regular facility inspections and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs
• Supervise contractors for repairs, pest control, and scheduled maintenance
• Oversee workspace readiness such as seat assignments, relocations, and partition installations in coordination with Capacity Planning
• Monitor utilities consumption and maintain tracking reports
• Ensure Asset Maintenance Contracts are updated and equipment like UPS, AC units, and gensets are regularly serviced
• Maintain organized documentation of service reports, contracts, and compliance records
• Support implementation of health and safety standards across the site
• Manage and resolve facility-related requests via ticketing systems within agreed SLAs
• Monitor ticket queues to avoid backlog and provide timely updates to stakeholders
• Support project teams in site build-outs, renovations, and rehabilitation activities
• Coordinate project schedules and maintenance work with internal departments to minimize disruption
• Participate in weekly seat planning and operational meetings
• Respond to internal requests for office setup including meetings, training, and onboarding sessions
• Collaborate with Capacity Planning for workspace and equipment requirements
• Coordinate with building administration on facility concerns and maintenance issues
• Liaise with vendors, lessors, and government agencies to ensure compliance

About You

The company is looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Licensed Electrical Engineer
• Willingness to work extended hours or flexible schedules as needed
• Ability to report on-site at Sutherland Davao
• Knowledge of civil and structural building construction including interior and exterior works
• Proficiency in designing and computing Electrical and Mechanical plans
• Hands-on knowledge in operation and maintenance of generator sets, UPS systems, and other critical facility equipment
• Capability to evaluate vendor preventive maintenance reports and recommend action plans
• Basic project management skills with experience supporting site build-outs, renovations, and maintenance projects
• Familiarity with facilities operations including utilities monitoring, equipment maintenance, and workplace management
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and recommend improvements
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with professionalism and confidentiality
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to build relationships with stakeholders
• Proactive team player with ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Highly adaptable to changing priorities and work environments
• Strong work ethic, integrity, flexibility, and leadership or coaching capabilities

Training & Development

• Participate in continuous learning and development programs to enhance technical and operational competencies