Project Development Engineer (Special Project Team)

Solarvest; Makati; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Metro Manila is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to manage operational aspects of solar farm projects. The role involves conducting site feasibility assessments, overseeing design, and executing solar systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, proven experience in solar project execution, and proficiency in PVSYST.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related field.
• Proven experience in solar project execution and design.
• Proficiency in PVSYST or similar solar design software.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively analyze market data and trends.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret client/customer requirements at an operational level.
• Conduct site visits to assess feasibility and recommend the best options for project execution.
• Design solar panel arrangements for rooftop and ground-mounted systems.
• Manage submission and approval of project drawings/documents.
• Execute end-to-end solar projects, providing service support and technical expertise.

Skills

Project execution

Design software proficiency

Client communication

Market analysis

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Renewable Energy

Tools

PVSYST

Job description

We are looking for a motivatedProject Engineerto manage the operational aspects of solar farm projects. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of client requirements, conducting site feasibility assessments, overseeing the design, and executing solar systems for ground-mounted projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Understand and interpret client/customer requirements at an operational level.
• Conduct site visits to assess feasibility and recommend the best options for project execution.
• Design solar panel arrangements for rooftop and ground-mounted systems, including selecting supporting electrical equipment, cables, and creating layouts, schematic diagrams, and technical sizing calculations (BOQ/BOM).
• Manage submission and approval of project drawings/documents, coordinate factory inspections, and ensure timely project scheduling.
• Execute end-to-end solar projects (both rooftop and ground-mounted), providing service support and technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain familiarity with industry standards (IS) and specifications necessary for the design and execution of solar projects.
• Use PVSYST or similar software for design and testing essential to solar project execution.
• Keep organized files and documents, including current pricing data from suppliers through direct contact, brochures, and price lists.
• Provide weekly or fortnightly status updates on project progress.
• Analyze market data and assist in developing business plans for solar initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degreein Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related field.
• Proven experience insolar project execution and design.
• Proficiency inPVSYSTor similar solar design software.
• Strong knowledge ofelectrical systems, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellentorganizationalandcommunication skills.
• Ability to effectively analyze market data and trends.
• This position is in Philippines.