Lead Power T&C Engineer – 115kV & Traction Systems

Colas Rail APAC; Philippines; On-site; PHP 8,000,000 - 12,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Colas Rail APAC is seeking a Lead Engineer for Power Supply Testing & Commissioning in the Philippines. You will support the Power T&C Manager to prepare, coordinate, and execute T&C activities across MMSP power supply systems, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient testing primarily by in-house teams with subcontractors for 115kV equipment.

The role covers BSS, SSS, and TSS with responsibilities spanning procedures, schedules, resource coordination, and documentation to meet commissioning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10–15 years' experience in electrical Testing & Commissioning.
• Strong background with 115kV & 34.5kV AC systems and 1500Vdc traction systems.
• Experience supervising subcontractors for HV testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare T&C procedures, method statements, schedules and ensure site readiness with engineering and installation teams.
• Lead in-house T&C teams for tests, functional checks, and energization across BSS, SSS, and TSS.
• Supervise subcontractors performing 115kV GIS and transformer testing, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, installation teams, and other system T&C groups.
• Report progress, risks, and issues to the Power T&C Manager and participate in coordination meetings.
• Prepare T&C reports, checklists, redlines, and ensure documentation for commissioning and handover.
• Train and support T&C supervisors and engineers, enforce safety rules, promote zero-incident safety culture.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Testing & Commissioning

Project coordination

Subcontractor supervision

HV systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

GIS

Protection relays testing

PLC/SCADA testing

Job description

Colas Rail APAC is seeking a Lead Engineer for Power Supply Testing & Commissioning in the Philippines. You will support the Power T&C Manager to prepare, coordinate, and execute T&C activities across MMSP power supply systems, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient testing primarily by in-house teams with subcontractors for 115kV equipment.

The role covers BSS, SSS, and TSS with responsibilities spanning procedures, schedules, resource coordination, and documentation to meet commissioning