Solar Field Engineer

Location: Makati City

Work Set-up: Fully Onsite | Dayshift | Monday - Friday

Job Description:

The Solar Field Engineer is responsible for the on-site technical execution, inspection, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of solar PV and related energy systems. The role works closely with project managers, contractors, installers, technicians, customers, and engineering teams to ensure that solar installations are properly implemented, tested, commissioned, and maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

Site Implementation & Installation Supervision

• Inspect the installation of solar panels, mounting systems, inverters, batteries, electrical equipment, and associated components.
• Verify that installation activities follow approved drawings, technical specifications, and project requirements.
• Check cable routing, termination, labeling, grounding, protection devices, equipment placement, and other critical installation details.
• Coordinate with installers, subcontractors, technicians, and other site personnel to address technical concerns.

Testing & Commissioning

• Conduct pre-commissioning inspections and verify system readiness before energization.
• Perform electrical testing and functional checks of solar PV systems and associated equipment.
• Verify DC and AC voltage, current, polarity, continuity, grounding, phase sequence, and other applicable parameters.
• Perform inverter start-up, configuration, and commissioning activities.

Field Troubleshooting & Maintenance

• Diagnose and resolve technical problems encountered during installation, commissioning, and operation.
• Investigate inverter alarms, abnormal system output, communication failures, battery faults, and other equipment issues.
• Conduct on-site inspections to identify electrical, mechanical, installation, or configuration-related problems.
• Use appropriate electrical testing and diagnostic equipment to identify root causes.

Technical Inspection & Quality Control

• Conduct quality inspections throughout the installation and commissioning process.
• Verify workmanship against project standards and approved technical requirements.
• Inspect cable management, equipment installation, grounding, labeling, and protection systems.
• Identify non-conformities and coordinate corrective actions with contractors.

Project Coordination

• Work closely with project managers, design engineers, contractors, suppliers, and customers.
• Provide technical updates regarding site progress, issues, risks, and required corrective actions.
• Coordinate delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning requirements with relevant teams.
• Support technical discussions with customers and project stakeholders.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure that field activities follow applicable electrical and occupational safety requirements.
• Conduct or participate in site safety inspections.
• Identify electrical and site hazards before performing technical work.
• Follow appropriate lockout/tagout and electrical safety procedures where applicable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 2–3 years of field engineering experience, preferably in solar PV, electrical systems, renewable energy, power systems, or related industries.
• Proven hands-on experience in solar installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, or maintenance.
• Strong understanding or hands-on experience with three-phase electrical systems and three-phase power supply.
• Strong knowledge of basic electrical troubleshooting, including voltage, current, continuity, polarity, grounding, phase sequence, and circuit protection.
• Working knowledge of the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), particularly as it relates to electrical installations, safety, and solar PV systems.
• Ability to conduct and interpret basic electrical testing using appropriate testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be comfortable driving to project sites.

Core Technical Competencies

• Three-phase electrical systems and power supply
• Philippine Electrical Code (PEC)
• Basic electrical troubleshooting
• Solar PV installation and commissioning
• Inverter commissioning and diagnostics
• Electrical testing and measurement
• Grounding and electrical protection
• Site inspection and quality control
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• Electrical diagrams and single-line diagrams

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in field engineering, solar, electrical systems, renewable energy, or a related field?
• Do you have hands-on experience with solar PV installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, or troubleshooting?
• Do you have hands-on experience working with three-phase electrical systems / three-phase power supply?
• Are you comfortable reading and interpreting single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams?
• Are you willing to travel to different project sites and work in field/construction environments as required?
• What is your expected salary?

License/Certification:

• Professional driver's license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person