Senior Project Development Electrical Engineer

ACCIONA; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Licensed Electrical Engineer for our Project Development team in the Philippines. This role will support renewable energy projects from early feasibility through construction readiness, covering electrical engineering, permitting, regulatory compliance, and grid interconnection.

It is a coordination and technical-review position, not a design-production role. The successful candidate will define technical requirements, obtain and review deliverables from our

Qualifications

• Licensed electrical engineer in the Philippines.
• Experience in power systems, renewable energy, transmission, or energy project development.
• Knowledge of the Philippine Electrical Code, Philippine Grid Code, and DOE/ERC/NGCP requirements.
• NGCP interconnection experience (SIS, Facility Studies, transmission lines).
• Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.
• Willing to travel and conduct site visits.
• Preferred: experience with government permitting or regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Define electrical engineering inputs for feasibility and project development.
• Support permitting and regulatory applications (DOE, ERC, NPC, TRANSCO).
• Coordinate grid interconnection and NGCP requirements (SIS and Facility Studies).
• Collaborate with Permitting, Land, GIS, ESG, and Business Development teams.
• Coordinate consultants and vendors; review deliverables and reports.
• Maintain technical documentation and escalation of schedule, cost, or viability risks.

Skills

Power systems experience

Renewable energy knowledge

Coordination & communication

Problem-solving

Management of multiple workstreams

Willing to travel

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonization goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

In Southeast Asia, we're growing fast. Present in the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, and currently adding a strong pipeline of wind and solar projects, the region is a key priority for us. Join a team that's building a cleaner future locally and globally.

ACCIONA Energía is hiring a Licensed Electrical Engineer for our Project Development team. You'll support renewable energy projects from early feasibility through construction readiness - covering electrical engineering, permitting, regulatory compliance, and grid interconnection.

This is a coordination and technical-review position. Detailed designs and studies are produced by our engineering team and consultants; this position will define the technical requirements, obtain and review the deliverables, and translate them into project and regulatory results. It is NOT a design-production role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define electrical engineering inputs for feasibility and project development
• Support permitting and regulatory applications (DOE, ERC, NPC, TRANSCO)
• Coordinate grid interconnection and NGCP requirements, including SIS and Facility Studies
• Work with Permitting, Land, GIS, ESG, and Business Development teams
• Coordinate consultants and vendors; review deliverables and reports
• Maintain technical documentation and escalat e schedule, cost, or viability risks

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Licensed Electrical Engineer in the Philippines
• Experience in power systems, renewable energy, transmission, substations, or energy project development
• Knowledge of the Philippine Electrical Code, Philippine Grid Code, and DOE / ERC / NGCP requirements
• NGCP interconnection experience (SIS, Facility Studies, transmission lines)
• Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Able to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
• Willing to travel and conduct site visits

Preferred Qualifications: (Advantage)

• Experience with government permitting or regulatory submissions

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.