Senior Protection and Control 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 Senior Protection and Control Engineer to join our Energy group. This role leads the delivery of high-quality projects for internal, existing, and new clients, while building commercial awareness and taking responsibility for coaching and technical development within the team.

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

What You’ll Do:

• Perform general secondary substation protection and control engineering tasks (design calculations, data analysis, using software to undertake engineering design, AcSELerator Quickset, Siemens DIGSI 4, Siemens DIGSI 5, Mathcad)
• Prepare Relay Configuration Setting Files based on Client’s Requirements.
• Perform collaborative work with Secondary and SCADA team.
• Prepare and write technical reports (e.g. setting report, protection coordination study, etc.)
• Coordinate site or field technical activities, field testing or investigations, including analytical setup and managing subcontractors.
• Consult with design stakeholders to further best-for-project outcomes. Explain technical information to stakeholders.
• Support and coach less experienced members of the team.
• Occasionally take on the role of Project Manager for routine projects, responsible for project documentation (scope of work etc.) and managing client interactions.
• Obtain clear project brief (work scope) from client/manager.
• Assist with the preparation of proposals and pricing for routine projects as required.
  
  

What You’ll Do:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Applies broad knowledge of a professional discipline or advanced knowledge of technical practices demonstrated in a relevant industry or consulting business.
• Sound understanding of Engineering principles, and an aptitude for design development.
• Good understanding of applicable standards and guidelines.
• Strong technical writing, data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Desirable: Relevant on-site credentials.
• Desirable: Working knowledge of AutoCAD, ETAP, PSSE.
  
  

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.

GHD offices will be closed from 24 December 2025 and will reopen on 12 January 2026. We will be in contact in the new year after reviewing all applications.

About Us

Come together and make a meaningful impact.

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

Let's 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.