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AP - Electrical Engineering Manager - (HV Infrastructure)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of electrical engineering experience, ideally within high-voltage or power systems
  • Proven senior engineering or technical leadership experience
  • Strong understanding of transmission infrastructure, substations, and grid connection projects; ability to review both primary and secondary engineering disciplines
  • Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS) and civil-electrical interface coordination; ability to lead external consultants or contractors

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain engineering systems, standards, and procedures; provide technical oversight across projects from feasibility through to construction and commissioning; ensure compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory codes
  • Lead technical reviews and ensure quality across engineering deliverables; define and improve engineering workflows, tools, and documentation systems
  • Oversee and coordinate external consultants and subcontractors; mentor and develop internal engineering teams; foster a collaborative and high-performance engineering environment
  • Support project delivery with technical input for planning, scoping, and tenders; engage with internal stakeholders, clients, and external parties; drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and delivery outcomes

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We are seeking a highly experienced and technically strong Electrical Engineering Manager to join our team at D2B, supporting the delivery of complex Australian or New Zealand HV infrastructure projects.

This is a remote-based leadership role focused on establishing and improving engineering systems, processes, and technical delivery standards across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping how electrical engineering is executed within the organisation, particularly within the HV substation environment.

In this position, you will lead the development of engineering systems and frameworks, ensuring alignment with project requirements and industry best practices. You will bring deep expertise in high-voltage (HV) electrical engineering, with a strong understanding of substation design and civil interface coordination.

You will oversee technical design reviews, manage external consultants and subcontractors, and provide guidance to ensure quality and consistency across all engineering outputs. In addition, you will mentor and support a growing internal engineering team, helping build capability and technical excellence within the organization.

Position: Electrical Engineering Manager

Salary: PHP275,000 - PHP306,000/month

Working Hours & Conditions: AU/NZ business hours; Mondays to Fridays, 6:00AM to 3:00PM PH time; full-time (remote)

Holidays: TBD


Responsibilities:

    • Engineering Leadership
      • Establish and maintain engineering systems, standards, and procedures.
      • Provide technical oversight across projects from feasibility through to construction and commissioning.
      • Lead technical reviews and ensure quality across engineering deliverables.
      • Define and improve engineering workflows, tools, and documentation systems.
      • Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory codes.
    • Team Leadership & Collaboration
      • Support the development and capability building of engineering teams.
      • Oversee and coordinate external consultants and subcontractors.
      • Foster a collaborative and high-performance engineering environment.
      • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members.
    • Project & Stakeholder Support
      • Support project delivery teams with technical input and oversight.
      • Contribute to planning, scoping, and technical input for proposals and tenders.
      • Engage with internal stakeholders, clients, and external parties as required.
      • Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and delivery outcomes.

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • 12+ years of experience in electrical engineering, ideally within high-voltage or power systems.
  • Previous experience in a similar senior engineering or technical leadership role.
  • Strong understanding of transmission infrastructure, substations, and grid connection projects.
  • Ability to review and oversee both primary and secondary engineering disciplines.
  • Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS) highly preferred.
  • Familiarity with civil and electrical interface coordination in infrastructure projects.
  • Proven ability to lead engineering teams and manage external consultants or contractors.

Benefits

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience and skill set
  • 100% remote role — work from home anywhere in the Philippines
  • Paid local holidays aligned with the New Zealand business calendar
  • Opportunities for training and professional growth
  • Work directly with a supportive New Zealand team — no agency middleman
  • Long-term engagement with a stable and growing business

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