Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager (Solar & Hybrid BESS)

DNV; Manila; Presencial; PHP 1.800.000 - 3.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

DNV Group in the Philippines is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager to support the growth of solar PV and hybrid BESS advisory services across the Philippines and APAC. The role focuses on owner’s engineering, technical due diligence, construction monitoring, and risk management for developers, lenders, investors and asset owners.

Strong leadership and collaboration across regional and global teams are essential.

Formación

• Strong background in renewable energy project development, construction, EPC execution, and stakeholder management.
• Experience supporting projects from development through commissioning and operations.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and global functions.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as Project Manager and electrical technical lead for Solar PV, Wind and Battery Energy Storage projects.
• Manage project execution from proposal stage through project completion within schedule and budget.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and interfaces between clients, EPCs, developers, lenders and investors.
• Lead Owner's Engineering assignments across project development, design review, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover phases.
• Review electrical and system designs for PV, Wind, BESS, and hybrid projects including interconnections and protection systems.
• Monitor EPC performance, construction progress, quality, and commissioning activities.
• Provide technical due diligence and advisory across technical and commercial aspects for lenders, developers and asset owners.
• Mentor junior consultants and engineers and promote knowledge sharing across teams.

Conocimientos

Electrical engineering

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Renewable energy

Risk management

Construction monitoring

Descripción del empleo

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager to support the delivery and growth of DNV's Solar PV and Hybrid BESS advisory business across the Philippines and APAC.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in renewable energy project development, construction, EPC execution, and stakeholder management, with proven experience supporting projects from development through commissioning and operations. The role will primarily focus on providing Owner's Engineering (OE) services, technical due diligence, construction monitoring, and project risk management for developers, lenders, investors, and asset owners.

In addition to project delivery responsibilities, the candidate will contribute to business development activities by leveraging industry networks, identifying new opportunities, and supporting client engagement across the renewable energy sector. Success in this role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and global DNV functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management & Delivery

• Serve as Project Manager and electrical technical lead for Solar PV, Wind and Battery energy storage projects.
• Manage project execution from proposal stage through project completion, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with DNV quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and subject matter experts across APAC.
• Act as the primary interface between clients, EPC contractors, developers, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Manage project scope, resources, schedules, financial performance, and client expectations.
• Lead project meetings, progress reviews, risk workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities.

Owner's Engineering & Construction Advisory

• Lead and support Owner's Engineer assignments during project development, design review, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational handover phases.
• Review electrical and system designs for Solar PV, Wind, BESS, and hybrid projects, including grid interconnection, protection systems, substations, and balance-of-plant facilities.
• Monitor EPC contractor performance, construction progress, quality compliance, and commissioning activities.
• Evaluate project execution strategies, construction methodologies, and technical solutions to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Provide technical oversight during factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), commissioning, and performance verification activities.
• Conduct site inspections and technical audits to identify construction, operational, and safety risks.

Technical & Commercial Advisory

• Lead technical due diligence assignments for lenders, investors, developers, utilities, and asset owners.
• Assess project technical and commercial risks throughout development and execution stages and recommend practical mitigation measures.
• Review EPC contracts, equipment supply agreements, warranties, O&M agreements, project schedules, and commercial assumptions.
• Evaluate project bankability, constructability, operability, and long-term performance risks.
• Support independent engineering, feasibility studies, owner's engineering, lender's technical advisory, and asset management projects.
• Provide technical expertise in Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), hybrid renewable systems, and grid integration.

Stakeholder Management

• Build trusted relationships with developers, investors, lenders, utilities, EPC contractors, technology suppliers, regulators, and government agencies.
• Facilitate communication and alignment among project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Represent DNV in client meetings, technical workshops, industry forums, and project review sessions.
• Support conflict resolution and issue management among project stakeholders when required.

Business Development & Client Engagement

• Leverage industry networks and market knowledge to identify and develop new business opportunities in the Philippines.
• Support proposal development, technical-commercial discussions, bid preparation, and contract negotiations.
• Develop and maintain strategic client relationships to support repeat business and market growth
• Contribute to the achievement of team revenue, utilization, and profitability targets.
• Represent DNV at conferences, industry events, and customer engagements to strengthen DNV's market presence.

Leadership, Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

• Foster strong collaboration across DNV's regional and global teams.
• Mentor junior consultants and engineers, supporting capability development and technical excellence.
• Promote teamwork, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across functions and disciplines.
• Support development of methodologies, tools, technical publications, white papers, webinars, and conference presentations.