Substation Secondary And Protection Design Engineer

Job Description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

We are looking for a Substation Secondary & Protection Design Engineer to join our Energy group. This role contributes to the delivery of high ‑ quality projects for internal, existing, and new clients, while developing commercial awareness and supporting the technical growth of the team.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, youll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform secondary substation protection and control engineering design, including design calculations, technical analysis, and application of engineering standards and best practices
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables, such as protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, technical reports, and specifications, ensuring accuracy and quality of outputs
• Support the delivery of high‑quality substation projects for internal and external clients, working within agreed scope, schedule, and budget
  
  

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years’ relevant professional experience in substation secondary and protection engineering, gained within consulting, utility, or power/energy project environments
• Proven experience delivering secondary substation protection and control design, including engineering calculations, technical analysis, and preparation of design documentation (drawings, reports, specifications)
• Consulting experience is a plus, especially in: Preparing technical reports, Writing and winning proposals, and client engagement and stakeholder coordination
• Proven resiliency in managing complex technical deliverables and timelines.
  
  

Our Hybrid Work Model:

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

This job offer can be based either in Makati, Quezon city or in our Cebu city office, depending on your home base / location.

GHD does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and is not responsible for any related fees.

About Us

Come together and make a meaningful impact.

We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the worlds most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

Lets drive real change.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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