Project Engineer (Electrical)

Scatec ASA; Manila; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Scatec Philippines is seeking a Project Engineer (Electrical) in Manila to lead design activities toward delivering MV and HV interconnection projects with technical compliance. You will own and coordinate technical requirements, engage stakeholders, and manage the complete system design package for interconnection works, with some design outsourcing.

This role offers exposure across global Scatec operations and hands-on development, shaping the Philippines team’s technical operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronical Engineering.
• 4+ years electrical engineering experience.
• 2+ years project environment experience.
• 3+ years distribution and reticulation design experience.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design activities toward delivering MV and HV interconnection projects.
• Ensure all technical/contractual requirements are implemented.
• Engage with business units and external stakeholders for assessments and designs.
• Manage the complete system design package for interconnection works.
• Coordinate and review detailed engineering design and outsource parties.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Project coordination

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronical Engineering

Tools

PowerFactory DigSilent

Job description

Project Engineer (Electrical)

Manila

At Scatec, you get to work on something that matters. We develop, build, own, and operate renewable energy solutions that accelerate access to reliable and affordable clean energy. As part of a global and agile organization, you will work with skilled colleagues across functions and geographies, take real ownership, and contribute to a company driven by the vision of improving our future. At the heart of everything we do is our belief that we bring the energy - the energy for change, connection, and growth. It shapes how we collaborate, innovate, and create impact together. If you are looking for a role where your contribution is visible, your development matters, and your work supports a more sustainable future, Scatec may be the right place for you.

Ready to make an impact?

Why this role matters

The Project Engineer will lead design activities towards delivering technical compliant MV and HV interconnection projects.

The Project Engineer will have the ownership and responsibility to ensure all technical/contractual requirements are considered and implemented enabling the successful completion of the projects.

The Project Engineer will support the development and operations of projects through technical assessments/investigations, due diligence studies and designs by engaging the various business units and relevant external stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will:

• Provide continuous input towards improvement and optimisation of the company's operating system.
• Support in evaluating the technical business case and provide input to the plausibility of the project.
• Using Power Factory DigSilent, implement preliminary plant and utility grid simulation models to estimate, amongst others, the size of compensation equipment like STATCOMs/Cap Banks or SVCs.
• Develop and establish the technical base case and specifications of the project related to its interconnection works.
• Review and evaluate technical documentation and contracts (PPA, Grid Code, Connection Agreement, etc.) to establish technical requirements to be implemented in the interconnection solutions.
• Manage, coordinate and compile the complete system design package for interconnection works. Detail design will be mostly outsourced, but the party to which it is outsourced needs to be managed.
• Manage, coordinate and review the detailed engineering design package / process for the interconnection works.
• Support in project close out phase towards TTO.

Your work will support real decisions, real assets, and real operational outcomes.

What you’ll gain

• Professional growth through ownership, exposure, and meaningful contribution from day one.
• Hands‑on experience in a role where the challenge is energizing, fast‑moving, meaningful, and built on learning through doing.
• Opportunity to shape Scatec Philippines' technical operations.
• Opportunity to learn from various Scatec operations across the globe.

What you’ll bring

• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical / Electronical Engineering
• 4+ years electrical engineering experience
• 2+ years project environment experience
• 3+ years distribution and reticulation design experience
• An excellent knowledge of the entire MS Office Suite

What it’s like to work at Scatec

At Scatec, we combine purpose with performance. We value responsibility, clarity, and collaboration and we encourage people to challenge existing ways of working, contribute ideas, and keep developing. You can expect an environment where people work together across disciplines and geographies, where good performance matters, and where you are trusted to take ownership without unnecessary hierarchy.

If you are motivated by analysis with purpose, commercial insight, and real operational impact, this could be a strong next step in your career.

What we offer

At Scatec, you will be part of a company with a clear and ambitious purpose, working on renewable energy solutions that make a lasting difference. You will gain responsibility early, learn from experienced colleagues, and build your capabilities in a business that offers global exposure, strong development opportunities, and meaningful work in the energy transition. We are continuously evolving as a digital and data‑driven organization, leveraging technology and AI to improve how we work and create value for our teams

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, competence, and business needs.

We review applications on an ongoing basis.