Grid Engineer, Projects

CIP Terra Technologies; Manila; Sur place; PHP 1 200 000 - 2 400 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CIP Terra Technologies is seeking a Grid Engineer (Manager) to lead grid connectivity strategy for renewable energy projects in the Philippines. You will work with internal teams and external stakeholders to assess feasibility, manage interconnection processes, and ensure regulatory compliance, de-risking projects and enabling timely delivery.

The role requires 8–10 years in energy/electric, with a licensed Electrical Engineer qualification and experience with NGCP, SIS, and high voltage

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in the energy/electric industry.
• Licensed Electrical Engineer or equivalent with grid experience.
• Experience with grid assessment, grid connection, transmission lines and substations for utility-scale energy projects.
• Former experience with National Grid Corporation of the Philippines.

Responsabilités

• Manage grid connection assessment, strategy formulation, route identification (including re-routings) and execution for renewable energy projects.
• Serve as liaison with NGCP and manage SIS, grid feasibility assessments, and interconnection applications.
• Develop and supervise HV installation, substations and high voltage lines from basic to detailed engineering with safety/regulatory compliance.
• Support project development from feasibility through execution and commissioning.
• Collaborate with engineering, permitting, and commercial teams to align grid strategy with project timelines.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the direct manager.

Connaissances

Grid assessment

Interconnection

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Project coordination

Communication skills

Risk management

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Description du poste

Earlier this year, building on the foundation of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) as a fund manager, we introduced an optimized CIP Platform, with three platform companies providing services to CIP. To learn more, please refer to the CIP Platform section below.

Role

The Grid Engineer (Manager) plays a critical role in the development and execution of renewable energy projects by ensuring seamless integration with the grid network. This position leads the technical strategy and execution for grid connectivity, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to assess feasibility, manage interconnection processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The role is essential in de-risking projects and enabling timely, cost-effective delivery of clean energy solutions.

Responsibilities will consist of but are not limited to:

• Manage grid connection assessment, strategy formulation, route identification (including re-routings) and execution for renewable energy projects.
• Serve as the liaison with NGCP and manage System Impact Studies (SIS), grid feasibility assessments, and interconnection applications.
• Develop and supervise the engineering of high voltage installations, substations and high voltage lines, from basic engineering, permitting engineering, bidding documents engineering, and detailed engineering, including ensuring compliance with national grid codes and safety standards.
• Support project development from early-stage feasibility through to execution and commissioning.
• Collaborate with engineering, permitting, and commercial teams to align grid strategy with project timelines.
• Performing other tasks as assigned by the direct manager

You

We are looking for a motivated individual with 8-10 years working experience within the energy/electric industry, holding a relevant degree with bachelor's/ master's in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field. Licensed Electrical Engineer or equivalent with extensive experience in grid assessment, grid connection, transmission line, and substations for utility scale energy projects. Former experience with National Grid Corporation of the Philippines.

We look for the following in a candidate:

• Regulatory knowledge: in-depth understanding of the Philippine energy market, regulatory processes and permitting requirements
• Stakeholder management: can coordinate with partners and maintain key stakeholder relationships
• Good network: must have an established network of industry professionals, consultants, contractors, and suppliers for various stages and scope of works of development activities.
• Good communication skills: Fluent in English and Filipino with effective communication and presentation skills, including having ability to document project information and risks in a concise manner.
• Team-oriented: ability to take initiative and work efficiently within a lean team and manage different workstreams simultaneously.
• Highly responsible and motivated individual who is thriving in a highly effective and innovative environment.

CIP Terra Technologies’ commitment to diversity and inclusion

CIP Terra Technologies is committed to securing a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected and heard.

A diverse workforce allows CIP Terra Technologies to achieve results through different approaches and solutions to task execution and problem solving. We want all our employees to have equal opportunities for personal growth and career opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, nationality, and ethnicity.

About CIP Terra Technologies

CIP Terra Technologiesis a project delivery company working for CIP. CIP Terra Technologies is majority owned by the funds managed by CIP, with the purpose of delivering best-in-class project development and execution services to the growing portfolio of land-based renewable energy assets.

We engage in the energy transition through specialist project delivery, value creation, and collaboration with trusted third-party suppliers. Our core focus is the development, procurement, construction, and delivery of renewable energy projects, and we provide a variety of services including technical development, engineering, supply chain, construction management, and project execution.

We provide global support and a local presence in our key markets, and our teams are continuously delivering and refining services tailored to a wide range of technologies – from onshore wind, solar PV and battery energy storage systems, to bioenergy, thermal and transmission infrastructure. For more information, please visit CIP Terra Technologies.

Optimized CIP Platform

Earlier this year, we introduced an optimized CIP Platform. With three platform companies providing services to CIP—and while maintaining our current relationship with Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP), CIP’s exclusive offshore wind development partner—we have effectively strengthened our organizational and operational capabilities, creating a platform scaled for growth and designing the CIP blueprint for the future.

We have established CIP Molecule Technologies, a tech-focused project delivery company dedicated to molecule projects; CIP Terra Technologies, a tech-focused project delivery company managing a diverse portfolio of onshore projects; and CIP Fund Solutions, a delivery company with expertise in complex fund management and investment services. For more info on this, please see: Optimized CIP Platform.