Key Account Officer (Luzon)

Upgrade Energy Philippines; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic exposure to JV projects

Mentorship and career growth

Direct involvement with industry-leadу

Job summary

Upgrade Energy Philippines (UGEP) is hiring a Key Account Officer to lead joint venture sales and provide technical support for embedded solar proposals. The role requires coordinating with Aboitiz Power and external clients, conducting site visits, and delivering technical analyses from pitch to early-stage development.

You will assess site feasibility, assist in pricing, and help prepare technical proposals while maintaining project records and coordinating with internal engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and REE license are required.
• 1–3 years of hands-on solar power industry experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of PV system design and grid integration.
• Familiarity with EPIRA, Electric Cooperatives and Distribution Utilities.
• Willingness to travel frequently for site visits and client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead joint venture sales and provide technical support to clients.
• accompany Aboitiz Power team on site visits and present technical proposals.
• Engage with clients independently when required and resolve technical queries.
• Perform site assessments, grid data gathering, and feasibility assessments.
• Assist in drafting technical proposals, SOWs, and preliminary designs.
• Coordinate early-stage development activities and liaise between UGEP teams and partners.

Skills

Solar PV design

SLDs

Grid integration

Interpersonal communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

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.