Key Account Officer (Luzon)

Upgrade Energy Philippines, Inc.; Central Luzon; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Upgrade Energy Philippines (UGEP) seeks a Key Account Officer to lead technical engagements for the Aboitiz Power JV, delivering embedded solar proposals and solutions to ECs and DUs. You will manage client visits, site feasibility, and early-stage development, coordinating with UGEP engineering teams.

The role requires a BE degree with REE license, 1–3 years in solar, and strong communication to present to executives across the Philippines. Occasional travel is expected as projects progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and REE license required.
• 1–3 years hands-on solar power industry experience preferred.
• Experience in commercial/industrial, utility-scale, or DU-embedded solar is a plus.
• Solid understanding of PV system design, SLDs, and grid integration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead and UGEP representative for JV with Aboitiz Power.
• Support joint-venture sales with embedded solar proposals and technical solutions.
• Attend client site visits and conduct follow-up meetings with technical discussions.
• Perform site feasibility, data gathering, and preliminary plant design inputs.
• Coordinate early-stage development activities and maintain project records.

Skills

Solar PV design

SLD knowledge

Grid integration

EPIRA familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

PVSyst

Helioscope

Job description

Upgrade Energy Philippines (UGEP), a leading renewable energy company in the Philippines focused on delivering high-quality and cost-competitive solar energy and energy efficiency projects, is seeking a Key Account Officer to join our growing team.

The Key Account Officer will serve as the technical lead and key UGEP representative supporting our Joint Venture with Aboitiz Power. In this role, you will work hand-in-hand with Aboitiz Power's sales team to offer embedded solar power proposals and technical solutions to Electric Cooperatives (ECs) and Distribution Utilities (DUs).

You will act as the technical subject matter expert during client visits, assess site feasibility, assist in pricing/pre-feasibility analysis, and ensure solar projects progress smoothly from initial pitch through early-stage development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Joint Venture Sales & Technical Support

• Client & Site Visits: Accompany Aboitiz Power sales representatives on site visits to Electric Cooperatives and Distribution Utilities to deliver technical presentations and explain DU-embedded solar power proposals.
• Independent Client Engagement: Represent UGEP independently to conduct follow‑up meetings or small sales/technical discussions when Aboitiz Power counterparts are unavailable.
• Technical Query Resolution: Serve as the primary technical contact point for prospective DU/EC clients during the pre‑sales phase.

Technical & Pre-Feasibility Analysis

• Perform initial site assessments, technical evaluations, and gather critical site/grid connection data.
• Assist internal engineering teams in determining project feasibility, sizing, and pricing for proposed solar installations.
• Help prepare technical proposals, scope‑of‑work documents, and preliminary plant designs.

Project Development & Coordination

• Help move accepted/awarded projects forward by coordinating early‑stage development activities (permitting support, grid connection inquiries, and stakeholder alignment).
• Act as the direct liaison between UGEP’s internal technical/engineering teams and external partners/clients.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Maintain records of site visit reports, client technical feedback, and project pipeline statuses.
• Assist in drafting commercial proposals, presentation decks, and formal technical communications.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Education & License: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering; Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) license required.
• Industry Experience: Minimum 1-3 years of hands‑on experience working in the solar power industry (commercial & industrial, utility‑scale, or DU‑embedded solar background preferred).

Technical Skills:

• Sound understanding of solar PV system design, single‑line diagrams (SLDs), and grid integration principles.
• Familiarity with the Philippine power sector structure (EPIRA, Electric Cooperatives, Distribution Utilities).

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to present technical concepts to client management and executives.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a joint‑venture / cross‑functional team environment.
• Willingness to Travel: Must be willing to travel frequently for site visits and client meetings across target electric cooperative coverage areas.

Preferred / Advantageous Skills

• Basic background or comfort in client‑facing, consultative sales or business development.
• Basic proficiency with engineering tools (e.g., AutoCAD, PVSyst, or Helioscope).

What We Offer

• Dynamic exposure to high‑level joint venture projects with industry leaders.
• Direct involvement in the expanding renewable energy and DU‑embedded solar sector in the Philippines.
• Career growth and mentorship under experienced solar engineering leaders.