Grid Interconnection Lead – Transmission and Substations

Vena Group; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Group is seeking a Grid Development Manager to lead and coordinate all technical and permitting activities for project grid interconnection. You will oversee FSR preparation, TL/SS design concepts, and ensure compliance with grid operator and regulatory requirements.

Close collaboration with NGCP/DU, DOE, ERC, consultants, and contractors is essential to success. You will also support tender preparation, review engineering deliverables, and ensure designs meet permitting standards for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Registered Electrical Engineer required).
• 5–10 years of experience in power transmission, grid interconnection, or substation design.
• Strong understanding of NGCP/DOE/ERC permitting processes.
• Experience in preparing FSR, tender documents, and technical evaluations for TL/SS projects.
• Familiarity with grid modeling software (PSSE, ETAP, DIgSILENT) is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel for site inspections and coordination meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end process of securing grid interconnection approvals (SIS/DIS, FSR, CA).
• Prepare and consolidate technical documentation for interconnection permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with NGCP, Distribution Utilities, ERC, and DOE for submissions and clarifications.
• Develop and review SLDs, layout plans, and protection schemes for TL/SS.
• Support tender preparation for TL and SS packages and bid evaluations.
• Interface with internal teams to align timelines and coordinate with external providers.
• Conduct site visits to assess interconnection locations and feasibility.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

ETAP

DIgSILENT

Job description

Vena Group is seeking a Grid Development Manager to lead and coordinate all technical and permitting activities for project grid interconnection. You will oversee FSR preparation, TL/SS design concepts, and ensure compliance with grid operator and regulatory requirements.

Close collaboration with NGCP/DU, DOE, ERC, consultants, and contractors is essential to success. You will also support tender preparation, review engineering deliverables, and ensure designs meet permitting standards for