Project Inspector-Electrical Engineer (Local)(Pakil)

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC in the Philippines is seeking a licensed Electrical Engineer with 7+ years of experience in construction supervision and QA/QC for large infrastructure projects. You will conduct daily electrical inspections, verify PEC/IEC/IEEE standards, review ITPs, and coordinate with contractors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include witnessing testing, recording inspections, preparing progress reports, and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Must be a Licensed Electrical Engineer (REE) in the Philippines.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in electrical engineering works.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction supervision, inspection, or quality assurance of power, hydropower, dam, pumped storage, or large infrastructure projects.
• Experience in Owner's Engineer, Engineer's Representative, Construction Supervision Consultant, or EPC projects is preferred.
• Experience in testing and commissioning of electrical systems is an advantage.
• Knowledge of electrical power systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, generators, motors, and auxiliary systems.
• Familiarity with Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), IEC, IEEE, and other international standards.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of QA/QC procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and commissioning processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and engineering reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of electrical installation works.
• Verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Inspect cable trays, conduits, power cables, grounding systems, switchgear, transformers, and auxiliary electrical systems.
• Identify non-conforming works and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure contractor compliance with Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) and project standards.
• Witness electrical testing and commissioning activities.
• Review inspection and test records submitted by contractors.
• Verify insulation resistance, continuity, grounding, and functional test results.
• Monitor implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ensure quality requirements are met before acceptance of works.
• Monitor progress of electrical construction activities.
• Maintain daily inspection records and site logs.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Record issues affecting schedule, quality, and safety.
• Assist the Electrical Lead in tracking contractor performance.
• Monitor compliance with project HSE requirements.
• Identify unsafe electrical work practices and hazardous conditions.
• Verify implementation of approved safety procedures.
• Participate in toolbox meetings and safety inspections.
• Report incidents, near misses, and safety violations.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Review shop drawings, technical submittals, and RFIs.
• Participate in coordination and progress meetings.
• Maintain inspection records, test reports, punch lists, and as-built documentation.
• Support resolution of electrical construction issues and interface matters.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Construction supervision

QA/QC procedures

Inspection and Test Plans

Documentation

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Licensed Electrical Engineer (REE) in the Philippines

Tools

MS Office

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 inspections of electrical installation works.
• Verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Inspect cable trays, conduits, power cables, grounding systems, switchgear, transformers, and auxiliary electrical systems.
• Identify non-conforming works and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure contractor compliance with Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) and project standards.
• Witness electrical testing and commissioning activities.
• Review inspection and test records submitted by contractors.
• Verify insulation resistance, continuity, grounding, and functional test results.
• Monitor implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ensure quality requirements are met before acceptance of works.
• Monitor progress of electrical construction activities.
• Maintain daily inspection records and site logs.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Record issues affecting schedule, quality, and safety.
• Assist the Electrical Lead in tracking contractor performance.
• Monitor compliance with project HSE requirements.
• Identify unsafe electrical work practices and hazardous conditions.
• Verify implementation of approved safety procedures.
• Participate in toolbox meetings and safety inspections.
• Report incidents, near misses, and safety violations.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Review shop drawings, technical submittals, and RFIs.
• Participate in coordination and progress meetings.
• Maintain inspection records, test reports, punch lists, and as-built documentation.
• Support resolution of electrical construction issues and interface matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Must be a Licensed Electrical Engineer (REE) in the Philippines.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in electrical engineering works.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction supervision, inspection, or quality assurance of power, hydropower, dam, pumped storage, or large infrastructure projects.
• Experience in Owner's Engineer, Engineer's Representative, Construction Supervision Consultant, or EPC projects is preferred.
• Experience in testing and commissioning of electrical systems is an advantage.
• Knowledge of electrical power systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, generators, motors, and auxiliary systems.
• Familiarity with Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), IEC, IEEE, and other international standards.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of QA/QC procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and commissioning processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and engineering reporting tools.

Additional Information

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.