Electrical Engineer VA
A senior electrical engineer designs power, lighting, control and distribution systems, producing schematics, calculations and specifications for the client's licensed electrical engineer to review and certify.
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Entry Level
$12 / hr
Intermediate ★
$16 / hr
Senior
$22 / hr
Responsibilities
- Design low-voltage and medium-voltage distribution, lighting, earthing and protection systems for buildings and industrial plants.
- Prepare schematics, single-line diagrams and panel layouts in AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or Revit MEP.
- Perform load, short circuit, voltage drop, arc flash and protection coordination studies in ETAP, SKM or DIALux.
- Produce specifications, cable schedules and equipment datasheets for the client's certifying engineer.
- Design control panels and PLC I/O layouts in coordination with automation engineers.
- Review contractor submittals, shop drawings and test reports during construction.
- Prepare designs to IEC, NEC, BS 7671 or AS/NZS 3000 as required by the client's market.
- Support commissioning with test procedures and troubleshooting.
- Check junior engineers' and drafters' work before issue.
- Maintain electrical design standards and symbol libraries.
Software & Tools
AutoCAD Electrical
ETAP
EPLAN
DIALux
MATLAB
Microsoft Excel
Requirements
- An electrical engineering degree with a Philippine PRC licence and at least 5 years of electrical design experience.
- Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or Revit MEP and ETAP, SKM or DIALux for analysis.
- Experience designing to IEC, NEC, BS 7671 or AS/NZS standards, with the client's licensed engineer certifying the design.
- Strong grasp of power systems, protection, earthing and control principles.
- Clear written and spoken English for reports, specifications and coordination with contractors.
- Thorough and safety-minded, able to manage multiple design packages.
- A dependable home office with fast internet and backup power, working the client's office hours.
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