Lead Electrical Engineer - Variable Speed Hydro Machines

Reference: PM/PHIL/DESOGN/ELEC_1793955611

Lead Electrical Engineer - Variable Speed Hydro Machines (Design Review)

  • Location: Philippines
  • Industry: Hydropower Engineering

About Us

We are a leading engineering consulting firm specializing in sustainable energy and innovative hydropower development across the Philippines. We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with deep expertise in variable speed technology to lead the technical design review for an upcoming hydropower facility.

Role Overview

As the Lead Electrical Engineer for Design Review, you will serve as the subject matter expert evaluating and validating electrical equipment specifications, single-line diagrams, and control architectures-specifically focusing on variable speed pump-turbine / generator-motor applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design Review & Validation: Conduct comprehensive engineering reviews of electrical design packages, single-line diagrams (SLDs), equipment layouts, and technical specifications for variable speed hydroelectric machines.
  • Technical Compliance: Ensure all electrical designs comply with relevant Philippine grid codes, international standards (IEC/IEEE), and project specifications.
  • Variable Speed Expertise: Evaluate dynamic performance, power electronics (converters/inverters), excitation systems, sub-synchronous resonance (SSR), and harmonic filtration for variable speed generation/pumping systems.
  • Vendor & Interface Management: Review manufacturer designs, technical bid evaluations, factory test plans, and interface requirements between electromechanical equipment and the grid connection.
  • Risk Mitigation: Identify technical risks, design flaws, or constructability issues early, providing practical engineering solutions and recommendations.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's or Licensed/Professional Engineer status preferred)
  • Experience: 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience in major power generation projects, with at least 3-5 years focused specifically on variable speed hydro machines (e.g., Doubly-Fed Induction Generators / DFIG or Full-Converter Variable Speed Pumped Storage / Hydro units).

The is a great chance to contribute to the Hydropower development in Philippines and wider industry Send CVs directly or feel free to recommend a friend or colleague.

Deji Ogunsola - EWI Recruitment - [email protected]

Join Our LinkedIn Group: Dams and Hydropower - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/5141721/

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$8,000.00 - $13,000.00
Per month
USD8000 - USD13000 per month
Added 06/11/2026
Reference: PM/PHIL/DESOGN/ELEC_1793955611

Lead Electrical Engineer - Variable Speed Hydro Machines

Philippines Permanent Hydropower

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