Power Systems Engineer – Manila

Black & White Engineering; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

Investment in professional courses

Job summary

Black & White Engineering in Manila seeks a Power Systems Engineer to provide MV and HV design support. With 3-5 years in the field, you will influence the design of critical infrastructure projects.

The role involves conducting load flow studies and effective communication with teams while assisting in technical leadership development within a growing global organization.

You will be supported in your professional development and given opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in power systems engineering for building and infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in relevant power systems software.
• Sound understanding of applicable standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide MV and HV design support across various projects.
• Conduct site visits and inspections for compliance.
• Assist graduate engineers in their professional development.

Skills

Load flow studies

Protection coordination

Arc flash studies

ETAP software

AutoCAD

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Postgraduate studies in Power Systems Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an electrical engineer with experience in medium and high voltage power systems, looking to develop your career on technically complex buildings and infrastructure projects?

As Power Systems Engineer at Black & White Engineering in Manila, you will provide MV and HV design support across a range of projects, working within our Front Office Power Systems team and contributing to technically sound outcomes for clients around the world.

This is a role for an engineer with 3 to 5 years of experience who is ready to take on greater responsibility, develop their analytical skills and grow in a specialist discipline.

What’s in it for you?

Deep technical specialism

You will carry out load flow, fault level, protection coordination, arc flash, earthing and harmonic studies, building expertise across the full range of MV and HV power systems analysis. It is a technically rich brief that will develop your analytical capability and establish you as a specialist in a discipline that is in high demand.

Work on critical infrastructure

Black & White Engineering focuses on critical buildings and infrastructure where power systems reliability is non-negotiable. Your work will directly influence the design and performance of projects where technical precision matters most, giving your contribution real weight and purpose.

Site and factory exposure

You will assist with site visits, inspections and factory and site acceptance tests, including at overseas locations where required. It is an opportunity to see your designs through to physical reality and develop a practical understanding of how power systems perform in the field.

You will share your expertise with graduate and junior power systems engineers, developing your own leadership skills while being supported by experienced senior engineers. It is a role that grows you in both directions, technically and professionally.

A global team, a specialist platform

Based in Manila within our Front Office Power Systems team, you will collaborate with colleagues across our global network of more than 1,100 professionals. The business continues to grow, and your performance and initiative will open up genuine opportunities for progression as it does.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics and Communications Engineering. Postgraduate studies or training in Power Systems Engineering is an advantage.
• 3–5 years of experience delivering power systems engineering services for buildings and infrastructure projects, including small to medium-scale projects from concept through detailed design.
• Proficiency in ETAP or equivalent power systems software, alongside AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of LV and MV power generation systems, including diesel, gas and alternative fuel prime movers, and familiarity with resilient control engineering concepts.
• Sound understanding of BS and IEC standards, applicable regulations and local and international codes.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to coordinate with internal teams and engage confidently with external stakeholders.

In addition, you will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular knowledge sharing sessions, investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. You can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support.

About Black & White Engineering

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with more than 1,100 employees across the UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific.

We specialise in the full spectrum of engineering design consultancy for the data centre sector, including Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP), Civil & Structural, Design Management, Sustainability, BIM, Power Systems and other infrastructure-related services.

Our engineering approach is grounded in practicality, technical excellence and operational efficiency. With rapid growth across regions, many colleagues have progressed from engineering roles into leadership positions — your future development is supported and recognised.

Ready to advance your power systems career in a specialist, high-performing team?

Apply now.