Designingeniør

Upgrade Energy Philippines (UGEP), a leading renewable energy company in the Philippines focused on delivering high-quality and cost-competitive solar energy and energy efficiency projects, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented PV Design Engineer to join our growing technical team.

The Design Engineer will be responsible for developing construction-ready designs for rooftop, commercial, and utility-scale solar PV projects. This role supports the full project lifecycle by translating initial concepts into efficient, high-quality system designs while collaborating closely with Sales Consultants and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of engineering deliverables for projects in our pipeline -roof top, commercial, and utility scale solar projects.
• Verify initial system layout and equipment location specified by Sales Team.
• Complete system designs for PV projects including site plans, PV Layout and solar mounting drawing, Single Line Diagram, Rapid Shutdown Device and Stringing Plan, Cable Tray Layout, Grounding System Design, Inverter and Equipment Layout, Electrical Design and Calculations, Bill of Materials and Specification sheets.
• Interface and provide streamlined project information and detailed bill of materials to the procurement or operation manager.
• Provide operations, service and sales departments with engineering support as needed.
• Understand the optimal design applications and design limitations of our standard products, and lead the evaluation of alternate products.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required; must hold a valid PRC License. Open to newly passed board exam passers. Civil Engineers and Mechanical Engineers with relevant solar or design experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in solar PV design or engineering for Design Engineer roles is preferred.
• Familiarity with power system studies and substation design is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required; experience with PVSyst and other solar design software is an advantage.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Solid understanding of photovoltaic systems, PEC/IEC standards, and construction practices.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills in high-pressure environments.
• Eagerness to learn and apply new technologies in a dynamic work setting.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Benefits including leave entitlements, 13th-month pay, annual performance bonus, health insurance, and all mandatory statutory benefits.
• Opportunity to learn and grow in a truly supportive, collaborative, dynamic, and diverse environment.