Project Inspector-Electrical Auxiliaries Local Pakil

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

Job Description:

About SMEC

For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world's most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.

We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.

We stand apart through our historically diverse, globally connected workforce, operating out of more than 40 countries with strong local relationships.

Our diverse workforce of professionals are highly respected experts who bring talent, experience and passion to their fields. Challenging boundaries, we look beyond the project scope to ensure we leave a positive impact in the communities we live and work in and allow present and future generations to thrive.

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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

• Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE) or Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) License

• Electrical Safety Training

• Construction Safety Training (e.g., COSH)

• Testing and Commissioning Training

• Hydropower or Power Plant Electrical Systems Training

• High Voltage Switching and Safety Certification

• QA/QC Certification

• FIDIC Contract Awareness Training

• Experience in hydropower, pumped storage, power generation, or large infrastructure projects. Minimum 8 years

• Experience in electrical inspection and site supervision

• Experience with electrical auxiliary systems in power plants

• Experience in testing and commissioning of electrical systems

• Experience in installation of MV/LV systems, transformers, switchgear, and auxiliary equipment

• Experience on Owner's Engineer or Supervision Consultant assignments

• International hydropower project experience

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