Electrical engineer (general)

Job Description

Posted on 16 July 2026

The candidate must possess extensive design management experience and a strong background from a recognized design institute, with proven expertise in delivering complex electrical systems for high-end hospitality and gaming projects.

1. Electrical Design Leadership

• Lead full-scope electrical design for large-scale casino, five-star hotel, and mixed-use commercial projects, including medium and low-voltage power distribution systems (13.8kV / 480V / 230V)
• Design lighting and emergency lighting systems (including energy-efficient and smart controls) for casino floors, hotel guest rooms, F&B areas, ballrooms, and back-of-house
• Design lightning protection, grounding, and surge protection systems compliant with Philippine and international standards
• Design fire alarm, fire-fighting interface, and life safety systems (compliant with NFPA & NBCP)
• Design standby power systems (generators, UPS) ensuring uninterrupted operations for casino and hotel critical loads
• Coordinate with low-voltage, BAS, elevators, ELV (CCTV, access control, BMS), and other building systems

1. Design Management & Coordination

• Manage the electrical design team and coordinate with architects, structural, plumbing, HVAC, and other disciplines in design coordination meetings
• Oversee design deliverables including construction drawings (AutoCAD), technical specifications, BOQs, and design narratives
• Perform and review load calculations, short-circuit analysis, voltage drop checks, and equipment selection
• Ensure all designs comply with the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP), and relevant international standards (NFPA 70/72, IEC, ASHRAE, LEED)

1. Site Support & Documentation

• Support site teams by responding to RFIs, processing design changes, and issuing as-built documentation
• Conduct design reviews and quality assurance checks throughout project lifecycle
• Prepare and present electrical design reports to management and clients

1. General

• Work flexible hours as required by project schedules, including occasional overtime
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE) - required
• Minimum 10 years of experience in building electrical design, with at least 5 years in casino and/or international hotel projects
• Proven experience working in a recognized design institute or engineering consultancy
• Demonstrated design management experience - ability to lead a team and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient in AutoCAD; familiarity with Revit/MEP design software is a strong plus
• Strong working knowledge of PEC, NBCP, NFPA 70/72, and IEC standards

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to independently manage the full electrical scope of complex casino and hotel projects from concept to completion
• Experience with integrated resort or entertainment complex electrical systems
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) — able to prepare technical reports and liaise with international clients and consultants
• Detail-oriented, proactive, collaborative, and able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a track record of mentoring junior engineers

Work location

CITY OF MANILA, NCR, FIRST DISTRICT

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