Senior Primary Design Engineer

6 days ago


Makati City, National Capital Region, Philippines GHD Full time ₱2,000,000 - ₱2,500,000 per year

Job Description
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

We are looking for a Senior Primary Substation Design Engineer to join our Energy group. This role leads the delivery of high-quality projects for internal, existing, and new clients, while building commercial awareness and taking responsibility for coaching and technical development within the team.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

What You'll Do:

  • Define the scope of substation projects with a focus on the Primary HV/EHV substation component, bus configurations, design technical solutions, and lead project / design teams to deliver those solutions to meet the needs of our clients.
  • Manage design stakeholders to further best-for-project outcomes.
  • Lead technical delivery teams.
  • Work in close collaboration with colleagues across service lines.
  • Undertake peer reviews of designs completed by others within the discipline.
  • Act as Project Manager for medium-sized projects, responsible for project documentation (scope of work etc.) and managing client interactions.
  • Plan, lead and coordinate resources and ensure project technical & commercial outcomes and client expectations are met.
  • Lead the development and submission of proposals for routine projects.
  • Communicate with clients about current work and future needs, provide timely updates on project progress.
  • Supervise, support and train less experienced members of the team. Formally mentoring young professionals.
  • Developing the team, contributing to keeping team knowledge up to date with technical, regulatory and industry trends.

What You'll Do:

  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • At least 8 years relevant work experience. Australian project experience is a plus.
  • Applies a depth of experience within a job area or broad knowledge of several job areas, demonstrated in a relevant industry or consulting business.
  • Extensive knowledge of applicable standards, and familiarity with industry best practice.
  • A track record for delivering exceptional client experience, and an eye for business development opportunities.
  • Relevant on-site credentials.
  • Sound knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, ETAP etc.

This job offer can be based either in Makati, Quezon city or in our Cebu city office, depending on your home base / location.

GHD does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and is not responsible for any related fees.

About Us
Come together and make a meaningful impact.
We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

Let's drive real change.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That's the
#PowerOfCommitment
Who We Are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.



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