Senior Electrical Engineer — Global Power & Infrastructure

WSP Global Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,339,000 - 2,009,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Manila, Philippines, is seeking a senior Electrical Engineer to design EHV/HV/MV networks and substations, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, and develop power-supply solutions for critical facilities.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, thorough knowledge of network design, and strong English communication skills to engage with clients and utilities across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field; postgraduate study desirable.
• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience in the design and delivery of HV/MV electrical networks, substations or major infrastructure power systems.
• Strong practical knowledge of EHV, HV and MV network design, substation primary systems and the interfaces between primary plant, secondary systems and facility distribution.
• Experience designing AIS and/or GIS substations and specifying transformers, switchgear, instrument transformers, surge arresters, busbars, neutral earthing equipment and associated primary plant.
• Experience with underground HV/MV cable systems, including cable sizing and derating, bonding and earthing, route and installation requirements, joints and terminations, and civil interfaces.
• Ability to prepare and review single-line diagrams, layouts, specifications, datasheets, equipment schedules, cable schedules, design reports and calculation packages.
• Sound understanding of load flow, voltage drop, fault levels, equipment ratings, protection coordination, insulation coordination, earthing and lightning protection as they affect physical design and equipment selection.
• Experience coordinating with utilities, clients, OEMs, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams across concept, detailed design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning phases.
• Strong technical writing and spoken English, with the ability to communicate complex electrical concepts clearly across countries, cultures and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Comply with role-specific SHEQ, quality, governance, ethics and risk-management obligations, applying Safety in Design principles throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Manila and Australian Power & Energy teams, clients, utilities and network service providers, OEMs, contractors and other engineering disciplines.
• Develop electrical network concepts and design solutions for EHV, HV and MV systems supplying infrastructure, transport facilities, industrial sites, water assets, data centres and other critical facilities.
• Define the electrical supply philosophy, connection arrangement, network topology, voltage levels, redundancy, resilience, maintainability and staged development requirements for new and upgraded facilities.
• Prepare and review single-line diagrams, key line diagrams, substation layouts, equipment arrangements, cable route drawings, schematics, design reports, specifications, datasheets, schedules and technical calculations.
• Coordinate interfaces with protection, control, SCADA, telecommunications, metering, secondary systems, building services, civil, structural, mechanical, fire, security and architectural teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, promote consistent engineering practices and share lessons learned across the team.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems

Documentation

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Manila, Philippines, is seeking a senior Electrical Engineer to design EHV/HV/MV networks and substations, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, and develop power-supply solutions for critical facilities.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, thorough knowledge of network design, and strong English communication skills to engage with clients and utilities across regions.