Local Electrical Inspector – Hydropower Plant Auxiliaries

SMEC (An SJ Group Company); Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (An SJ Group Company) in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector to conduct daily inspections of electrical auxiliary systems, verify compliance with drawings and specs, and witness testing and commissioning activities for hydropower or large infrastructure projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, PE/REE license, and 8+ years of experience in electrical inspection and site supervision, with exposure to MV/LV systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering as required for site supervision.
• PEE/REE license and mandatory electrical safety training.
• Experience with testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Familiarity with MV/LV systems, transformers, switchgear, and auxiliary equipment.
• Experience on Owner's Engineer or Supervision Consultant assignments.
• International hydropower project experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspection of electrical auxiliary systems installation works.
• Verify compliance of electrical works with approved drawings, specifications, standards, and contract requirements.
• Inspect installation of transformers, switchgear, batteries, UPS systems, cable trays, lighting systems, grounding systems, and auxiliary equipment.
• Witness electrical testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor contractor compliance with quality requirements, inspection and test plans, and approved work methods.
• Identify and report non-conforming work, defects, and installation deficiencies.
• Participate in site safety inspections and ensure compliance with electrical safety requirements.
• Verify implementation of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and other electrical safety measures.
• Maintain inspection records, testing reports, and site documentation.
• Assist in reviewing technical submissions, method statements, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, commissioning engineers, and supervision teams.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues during installation and commissioning.
• Monitor progress of electrical auxiliary works and report schedule concerns.
• Assist in system acceptance, handover, and punch-list closure activities.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Resident Engineer, Electrical Lead Engineer, or Team Leader.

Skills

Electrical inspection

Site supervision

Testing & commissioning

Safety compliance

Coordination with contractors

QA/QC

Documentation ownership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE) / Registered Electrical Engineer (REE)

Electrical Safety Training

Construction Safety Training (COSH)

Testing and Commissioning Training

Hydropower / Power Plant Systems Training

High Voltage Switching & Safety Certification

QA/QC Certification

FIDIC Contract Awareness Training

Experience in hydropower / large infrastructure projects

Job description

SMEC (An SJ Group Company) in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector to conduct daily inspections of electrical auxiliary systems, verify compliance with drawings and specs, and witness testing and commissioning activities for hydropower or large infrastructure projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, PE/REE license, and 8+ years of experience in electrical inspection and site supervision, with exposure to MV/LV systems.