Solar Technical Engineer

Position:
Solar Technical Engineer

Location:
Paseo de Roxas, Makati (w/ frequent travet to project sites)

Work Set Up:
Onsite

Work Shift:
Mondays to Fridays, 9AM to 6PM

About the Role:
He will manage key aspects of technical engineering requirement of under development, construction and operational solar power projects with a focus on project development; providing technical design and document review, managing project resources; providing technical calculations and analyses; reviewing of contracts and agreements; and managing technical regulatory compliances. The candidate will manage project control functions to include administration, planning, cost control and document control.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designing solar photovoltaic (PV), evaluating factors like solar irradiance, shading, and system orientation to determine optimal system placement, analyzing system performance, identifying areas for improvement, and optimizing energy output.
• Provide technical calculations and analyses, and technical reports on under predevelopment, development, construction, and operational projects.
• Review technical specifications including technical descriptions of major equipment, breakdown cost bill of quantity, sub-contractor scope-of-work and O&M manuals.
• Spearheads the DOE, ERC, NGCP, WESM, and EMB technical requirements data submissions and compliances of under development and existing power plants.

Job Description:

• Working closely with the Technical Team, Solar Contracts Administrator & Coordinator, and Business Development Team.
• Site inspections support – traveling frequently to project sites under development, construction or operational, and that are prospective.
• Manage and coordinate between other disciplines: Owner's Engineer, O&M engineers, EPC, sub-contractors, vendors, service providers, government agencies, regulatory bodies, distribution utilities, clients, and technical teams.
• Manage and coordinate with site engineers and technicians for the generation monitoring, operations, maintenance, and technical problems of solar power plants after construction.
• Support construction and review of a quality policy manual, including procedures manual, work instructions, document processing and template, contracts, and agreements.
• Support in the review and selection of service providers including EPC contractors, vendors, technical advisers, and Owner's Engineers.
• Support in review and certify EPC contractor-supplied drawings and technical documents for proper engineering interface, standards, and utility interconnection.
• Support in preparing technical operations budget for existing power plants.
• Support land acquisition and identification of potential project sites.
• Support third-party audits on existing power plants.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Registered Electrical Engineer.
• Must have at least 5 years of technical experience in solar photovoltaic (PV), for utility scale and rooftop.
• Experience in electrical systems, whether commercial or utility grids.
• Experience in energy project development or construction (Solar PV BESS preferred)
• Knowledgeable in International and Philippine Standards for electrical systems.
• Knowledgeable in Local Energy Regulation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Willingness to travel often.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally internally, externally, and internationally with drive and discipline.
• Well-organized and systematic.
• Strong organizational skills and good teamwork skills.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.