Associate Engineer Electrical Underground Transmission

BH-318728
  • Competitive
  • Philippines Makati City
  • Permanent
  • Power Generation, T&D
  • T&D
Associate Engineer-Electrical Underground Transmission
Location: Makati, Philippines
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role Join our team as an Associate Engineer-Electrical Underground Transmission, where you’ll apply your technical expertise to deliver innovative solutions for complex projects. This role offers the opportunity to grow as a specialist, mentor junior professionals, and collaborate across disciplines to meet client needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and review increasingly complex engineering deliverable.
  • Perform research and recommend equipment/material selections.
  • Develop engineering calculations and manage project data.
  • Ensure compliance with design guides, standards, and quality programs.
  • Coordinate with internal and external teams on project execution.
  • Mentor entry-level engineers and interns.
  • Support business development activities when needed.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in Underground Transmission Design.
  • Proficiency in Cymcap or similar software for cable sizing (E-Tap alone is insufficient).
  • Knowledge of shield bonding schemes, conductor sizing, and managing shield voltages.
  • Understanding of cable installation methods, soil thermal properties, and civil constraints for installation.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in ambiguous situations.
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited program.
  • At least 1 year of related work experience.


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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