Senior Electrical Inspector for Infrastructure Projects

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC Philippines is seeking a Project Inspector-Electrical Engineer to supervise electrical construction, inspect installations, and manage quality control on large infrastructure projects in the Mandaluyong area. The ideal candidate holds a PE license in the Philippines and has at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include daily site inspections, witness testing and commissioning, review of ITPs, and ensuring compliance with PEC, IEC and IEEE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and PE license in the Philippines.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical construction supervision, inspection or QC.
• Experience in hydropower, pumped storage, power generation or substations is preferred.
• Familiarity with PEC, IEC, IEEE standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspection of electrical installation works to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Monitor installation of electrical equipment, including power distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, control panels, cables, grounding systems, lighting systems, and auxiliary electrical facilities.
• Verify that materials and equipment delivered to site conform to approved technical specifications and project requirements.
• Witness installation, testing, and commissioning activities of electrical systems and equipment.
• Ensure electrical works are executed according to approved method statements and construction procedures.
• Review inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality control records, and test reports submitted by contractors.
• Identify non-conforming works and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), IEC standards, project specifications, and client requirements.
• Verify completion of punch list items and corrective actions before acceptance
• Monitor contractor compliance with electrical safety requirements and site safety regulations.
• Identify unsafe electrical practices and immediately report potential hazards.
• Support implementation of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety programs.
• Participate in safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, observations, test results, and site activities.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inspection reports.
• Review contractor progress reports and verify completed quantities of electrical works.
• Assist in preparation of project completion and handover documentation.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, instrumentation, and commissioning teams to ensure proper interface between disciplines.
• Attend site meetings and provide updates on electrical construction progress and issues.
• Support the Resident Engineer in resolving technical and construction-related issues.

Skills

Electrical inspection

Quality control

Safety compliance

Documentation

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Licensed Electrical Engineer (Registered Electrical Engineer) in the Philippines

Tools

Engineering documentation systems

Job description

SMEC Philippines is seeking a Project Inspector-Electrical Engineer to supervise electrical construction, inspect installations, and manage quality control on large infrastructure projects in the Mandaluyong area. The ideal candidate holds a PE license in the Philippines and has at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include daily site inspections, witness testing and commissioning, review of ITPs, and ensuring compliance with PEC, IEC and IEEE standards.