Project Engineer

RISE is on a mission to accelerate internet for the Philippines by providing excellent services and high-quality support to our business and wholesale partners. We focus on the efficiency of connectivity through initiatives like GetaFIX and Open Access Network, ensuring we maintain a benchmark for reliability and installation speed. Our culture is built on transparency and ownership, where team members are encouraged to exceed expectations and advance the country’s digital landscape together.

The Project Engineer acts as the technical link between project planning and physical implementation. This role is responsible for ensuring the technical accuracy of project deliveries (Design, Implementation, and Network) and serves as a key point of contact for internal and external customers. The Project Engineer conducts site surveys and develops detailed fiber specifications and implementation plans that adhere to company standards. Post-allocation of resources, they monitor the build process to resolve technical roadblocks, manage vendor quality, and ensure the final "As-Built" documentation is accurate and complete.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure work flow and logistics of projects is efficient, e.g. have all tools, consumables in good condition and ready and available for each project
• Maintain and manage tools such as calibration of fusion splicers
• Ensure OHS standards are met or exceeded in terms of PPE
• Identify areas for process improvement and solutions to implement
• Manage team members’ daily work schedule/allocation based on project requirements or company targets
• Supervise day to day operations across builds
• Perform fiber layout and design or produce fiber network design documents
• Document and maintain as-built documentation and networked sites/buildings
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Skills in any design tools e.g. QGIS, Autocad, Visio, Mapinfo, ENE, etc
• Adaptable and can work with minimum supervision
• Strong communication skills and command of English
• Understanding of physical construction requirements
• Knowledgeable in telecommunications system design
• Knowledgeable in inside plant and outside plant passive optical networks (or similar)
• Strong documentation skills and can use Google Suites or MS Office
  
  
  

Preferred

• Degree in relevant area
• International experience
• Experience in a similar role
• Strong OSP/ISP and/or fiber skills
• Experience on GPON networks would be advantageous
• At least 2 years experience in a senior role with team leadership, supervisory and/or vendor management
  
  
  

Working conditions

• Travel may be required
• Overtime may be required to meet deadlines
• Shift schedule as determined by line head
• On-call duties will apply
• After hours obligations may apply
• Will be working outdoors in some cases
  
  
  

Join the mission!

Be part of a growing mission-oriented business that requires new leaders who are proficient, proactive, and direct. Be rewarded with great colleagues, a supportive environment, a competitive salary, and a compensation package that includes HMO for you and your family. Flex time is offered for some roles and your teammates will be there to help as you further hone your skills and accomplish responsibilities. Make a difference and grow with us.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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