Senior HV Protection & Control Engineer – APAC Substations

Jacobs; Mandaluyong; Hybrid; 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

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.