Substation & Facilities Architect

AboitizPower; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 558,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Visayan Electric Co., Inc. is seeking a Substation & Facilities Architect in Banilad, Cebu, Philippines. In a project-based, on-site role, you will design substations, plan corporate facilities modernization, and collaborate with the Power System Design team to deliver high-performance infrastructure.

You will create secure, durable building envelopes, standardize facility aesthetics, and ensure compliance with utility safety standards while driving energy efficiency across utility properties.

Qualifications

• Registered and licensed architect required.
• Minimum of 3 years progressive architectural design in industrial/utilities or high-security facilities preferred.
• Proficiency in Advanced 3D Modeling & Rendering.

Responsibilities

• Deliver conceptual designs for substations with attention to zoning aesthetics and approvals.
• Design secure building envelopes for high-voltage equipment and control systems.
• Standardize facility aesthetics across properties to modern corporate environments.
• Provide cost-effective, durable architectural solutions compliant with safety standards.
• Deliver efficient layouts for control buildings and offices to optimize workflow.
• Direct renovations to upgrade aging utility properties and improve energy efficiency.
• Ensure all structures comply with national building, fire, and electrical codes.

Skills

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Critical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Learning agility

Education

Registered and Licensed Architect

Job description

Job ID: 4565

Location: Banilad

Company: Visayan Electric Co., Inc.

Department: VECO Power System Planning Department

Employment Type: Project Based

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Job Title: Substation & Facilities Architect

Location: Banilad, Cebu, Philippines

Job Level: Project Staff

Business Unit: Distribution Utility/Visayan Electric

Power your future with AboitizPower.

As a Substation and Facilities Architect, you will be responsible for substation conceptual design and integration and corporate facilities modernization. You will work closely with the Power System Design team to deliver results, create positive community impact, and develop your skills in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be

• Deliver conceptual designs for substations that reduce visual pollution, secure community approval faster, and adhere to local municipal zoning aesthetics.
• Design secure, durable building envelopes that protect high-voltage equipment and control systems from environmental hazards, structural failures, and security threats.
• Standardize the look and feel of company facilities, elevating them into modern, state-of-the-art corporate environments.
• Provide architectural solutions that are cost-effective, durable, and fully compliant with utility safety standards.
• Deliver efficient spatial layouts for technical control buildings and corporate offices to maximize operational flow and accommodate future engineering expansions.
• Direct building improvement and renovation projects across utility properties to upgrade older infrastructure, improve energy efficiency, and lower lifecycle maintenance costs.
• Safeguard the utility company from liabilities by ensuring all new structures and office renovations strictly adhere to national building, fire, and electrical grid safety codes.

To Succeed In This Role, We Need Someone Who

• Has cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Thinks critically and solves problems effectively
• Has strong community and stakeholder communication
• Stays organized and manages time well
• Learns quickly and is open to continuous improvement

What You Will Need

Education & Experience:

• Registered and Licensed Architect
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive architectural design experience, with a proven track role in industrial, utility, or high-security facilities preferred.
• Proficiency in Advanced 3D Modeling & Rendering

Technical / Functional Skills

• Skill in designing high-efficiency layouts for specialized control buildings and corporate offices that maximize workflow and leave clear paths for future engineering expansions.
• Expertise in standardizing facility aesthetics to transform industrial properties into modern, cohesive, and professional corporate environments.
• Technical knowledge of high-performance building skins that protect sensitive electronic relays and high-voltage equipment from environmental hazards (moisture, dust, extreme temperatures).
• Deep understanding of local zoning laws, municipal ordinances, and aesthetic guidelines to secure faster community and regulatory approvals.
• Mastery of specific utility-sector regulations, structural codes, and clearance requirements to ensure safety around high-voltage equipment.

Our Culture & Commitment to You: Powering Your Future

At AboitizPower, We Honor You Not Just As a Professional, But As a Person. Our Promise Is To Provide a Workplace Where You Can Thrive Through

• Powered by People: We value your unique identity and ensure you feel supported, trusted, and empowered.
• Own Your Growth: Learn, grow, and advance through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and meaningful learning experiences.
• Why We Work: Purpose is part of every job here. Your efforts directly contribute to community upliftment, sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.
• Empowering Culture: Bring your full self to a workplace grounded in belonging and collaboration.
• Recognition that Matters: We celebrate both visible milestones and steady efforts, honoring the dedication you bring to our mission.

AboitizPower is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to our purpose of driving change for a better world. We consider and encourage all applicants without discriminating against age, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, disability, political opinion, religion, nationality, marital or parental status (including pregnancy), ethnicity or other status protected by law. Our equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies apply in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, regularization, promotions, transfers, discipline, termination, benefits and training.

About Us

AboitizPower is the holding company for the Aboitiz Group’s investments in power generation, distribution, and retail electricity services. We are among the largest power producers in the Philippines, with a balanced portfolio of assets located across the country. We are also a major producer of renewable energy, with several hydroelectric, geothermal, and solar power generation facilities.

Together, let’s power your future.