Senior Engineer - Substation Design

Arcadis; Manila; On-site; PHP 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is a global leader in sustainable design, engineering and consultancy, delivering complex substations and electrical infrastructure across Europe and beyond. We seek an experienced electrical engineer to drive secondary design and protection coordination on EU-aligned projects.

You will prepare detailed documents, collaborate with multidiscipline teams, and ensure compliance with international codes and Arcadis standards. Strong English skills and a proactive PM mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree of Technology / Science in Electrical Engineering from recognized University.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent mathematical skills applied in engineering calculations.
• At least 2 years’ experience in design & drafting electrical infrastructure in EU, familiar with electricity transmission and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review engineering deliverables including complex reports, proposals, presentations, and drawing packages.
• HV transmission and distribution substations secondary systems electrical design: protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, protection and control room layout, IED selection.
• Conduct protection coordination and developing tripping schemes.
• Taking personal responsibility for the preparation of detailed engineering documentation and leading the engineering effort for project including providing technical and performance oversight for team members.
• To manage selected projects, project task/responsibilities as assigned, and/or design processes to meet budget, quality, and timeframe targets.
• To deliver fully documented designs to meet Client objectives and ARCADIS quality system requirements.

Skills

Protection coordination

ETAP modeling

CAD documentation

Engineering calculations

Project management

English communication

Education

Bachelor Degree of Technology / Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description:

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Overall Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing engineering deliverables including complex reports, proposals, presentations, and drawing packages.
• HV transmission and distribution substations secondary systems electrical design: protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, protection and control room layout, IED selection.
• Conducting protection coordination and developing tripping schemes.
• Taking personal responsibility for the preparation of detailed engineering documentation and leading the engineering effort for project including providing technical and performance oversight for team members.
• To manage selected projects, project task/responsibilities as assigned, and/or design processes (or parts of projects) to meet agreed budget, quality, and timeframe targets.
• To deliver fully documented designs to meet Client objectives and ARCADIS quality system requirements.
• Ensure application of relevant international / EU standards and engineering knowledge in various projects.

Technical Responsibilities

• Apply engineering knowledge, techniques and tools complying with international design standards and EU Codes & Standards relevant to assigned project.
• Prepare document and drawing package for the appropriate project design submission stage complying with codes and standards and delivering the design with high quality.
• Conduct internal review and quality checks of engineering drawings and design calculations to ensure compliance with the project's requirements.
• Prepare and register all relevant documentation and design reports and ensure all documentation is accurate and in compliance with the Arcadis and customer requirements.
• Liaise with other disciplines and ensure all requirements are understood.
• Understanding scope and change in scope when it arises.
• Use software packages as required for the design and delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 4 years’ experience in substation secondary design, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Consulting experience in EU Energy Transition projects is preferred.
• Experience in CAD documentation to EU Energy standards and other international standards.
• Experience in substation processes from concept stage to construction and As-Builts.
• Bachelor Degree of Technology / Science in Electrical Engineering from recognized University.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent mathematical skills applied in engineering calculations.
• Organizational skills and proactive approach in project management.
• Ability to provide solutions to technical problems.
• Actively continue to develop technical knowledge and new emerging technology.
• The ability to develop complex models in ETAP and conduct protection coordination.
• At least 2 years’ experience in design & drafting electrical infrastructure in EU, general familiarity with the electricity supply industry, electricity transmission and distribution practices and related topics.
• Computational design, design algorithms and automation of data manipulation.

OTHERS

• Liaise with Arcadis lead offices representatives and other consultants as appropriate to the project.
• Working to achieve project delivery on time to budget and to a high standard meeting Client expectation.
• Develop study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality and cost-effective work
• Plan, coordinate and mentor junior engineers.
• Take responsibility for defined tasks within prescribed limits.
• Gain experience and proficiency in Arcadis’ systems and procedures.
• Become familiar and compliant with Health and Safety regulations and guidelines.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.