Senior Protection & Control Engineer

Jacobs; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Global giving program

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Jacobs in Manila requires a Senior Protection & Control Engineer to help deliver high‑voltage substation projects up to 500kV across the APAC region. You’ll contribute protection, control, and secondary systems engineering, designing electrical diagrams and interlocking schemes while guiding teams and ensuring standards compliance.

The role offers collaborative, global exposure and opportunities for leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required.
• Experience in transmission and distribution HV substation design essential.
• Strong background in protection and control engineering or secondary systems.
• Knowledge of industry standards, utility practices, and power system basics.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering projects and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate technical delivery on multidisciplinary substation projects.
• Develop protection, control, and secondary system designs and diagrams.
• Prepare single-line diagrams, protection schemes, and interlocking arrangements.
• Design IEC 61850 networks and automation for substations.
• Support procurement with technical specs and tender evaluations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and designers.
• Collaborate with global teams to deliver safe, innovative outcomes.
• Support site testing, commissioning, and operational readiness.

Skills

Protection & Control

Secondary Systems

Stakeholder Mgmt

Communication

Problem Solving

Multi-project Mgmt

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

IEC 61850

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Our Energy & Power team is helping clients across the Asia Pacific region modernize and expand critical transmission and distribution infrastructure. As demand for reliable, sustainable, and resilient power networks continues to grow, we're looking for a Senior Protection & Control Engineer to join our expanding team.

In this role, you'll contribute to the delivery of high-voltage substation projects up to 500kV, supporting clients across the APAC region. Whether your expertise lies in Protection Systems, Secondary Systems, or a combination of both, you'll play a key role in developing innovative engineering solutions and delivering complex multidisciplinary projects.

You’ll work alongside some of the industry's leading experts, collaborate with globally connected teams, and have opportunities to grow into technical leadership and project leadership positions.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading and coordinating technical delivery on multidisciplinary substation projects while managing project scope, schedule, resources, and budgets
• Developing engineering solutions and detailed designs for protection, control, and secondary systems
• Preparing and reviewing electrical single-line diagrams, protection and metering schemes, control schematics, interlocking and inter-tripping arrangements, interface schedules, and I/O mapping tables
• Designing and integrating IEC 61850-based substation communication networks and automation systems
• Supporting procurement activities through the preparation of technical specifications, datasheets, and tender evaluations
• Conducting engineering reviews and ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and quality processes
• Providing technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers, designers, and project team members
• Collaborating with globally connected teams and supporting clients to deliver safe, innovative, and technically excellent outcomes
• Supporting construction, site testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities as required

Here's what you'll need

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in transmission and distribution projects, particularly HV substation design.
• Strong experience in protection and control engineering, secondary systems engineering, or both.
• Knowledge of industry standards, utility requirements, and power system practices.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions - we're committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too - from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals - all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.