Pre-Sales Solar & BESS Design Engineer

Upgrade Energy Philippines; Makati; On-site; PHP 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

13th-month pay

Annual performance bonus

Health insurance

Mandatory statutory benefits

Job summary

Upgrade Energy Philippines is seeking a Pre-sales Design Engineer in Metro Manila to develop technical deliverables for solar and BESS projects. You will translate customer needs into technically feasible, commercially viable designs and support the Sales team with site assessments and RFP responses.

The role requires a Registered Electrical Engineer, PVsyst and AutoCAD proficiency, and a proven ability to manage multiple design projects with accuracy.

Qualifications

• Registered Electrical Engineer (REE).
• Strong understanding of photovoltaic systems, PEC/IEC standards, and construction practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in PVsyst, AutoCAD, and relevant design tools.
• Knowledge of BESS sizing and energy storage applications.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, load profiles, and site information.
• Proven ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Eagerness to learn and apply new technologies in a dynamic work setting.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into practical and commercially viable solutions.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical proposals and design deliverables for solar and BESS projects.
• Prepare and optimize PV layouts, SLD, BOM, and system sizing.
• Perform PVsyst simulations, energy yield analysis, shading analysis, and other technical assessments to support project proposals.
• Conduct BESS sizing and energy storage calculations based on customer load profiles, operating requirements, and proposed system configuration.
• Ensure designs consider site conditions, customer requirements, applicable codes, and project constraints.
• Review and evaluate RFPs/TORs, and other technical requirements to identify project scope, design criteria, technical specifications, deliverables, and compliance requirements.
• Translate RFP/TOR requirements into appropriate design assumptions, system configurations, technical solutions, and proposal deliverables.
• Identify technical clarifications, risks, constraints, and deviations and coordinate with the Sales team as necessary.
• Site assessments: conduct site inspections, gather technical information, identify risks and opportunities for pre-sales design and project evaluation.
• Proposal & Business Development Support: work with Sales on technical-commercial proposals, provide inputs during client discussions, support optimization and revisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Coordination

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Learn quickly

Education

Registered Electrical Engineer (REE)

Tools

PVsyst

AutoCAD

Design tools

Job description

Upgrade Energy Philippines is seeking a Pre-sales Design Engineer in Metro Manila to develop technical deliverables for solar and BESS projects. You will translate customer needs into technically feasible, commercially viable designs and support the Sales team with site assessments and RFP responses.

The role requires a Registered Electrical Engineer, PVsyst and AutoCAD proficiency, and a proven ability to manage multiple design projects with accuracy.