SYSTEM IMPACT STUDIES SENIOR ENGINEER

Published on October 22, 2026 11:01 AM

Department: Transmission Planning

Region: Head Office

Number of vacancies: 1

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible in conducting System Impact Studies (SIS) and Technical Assessments (TA) for the comprehensive evaluation of new connection application or modification in the existing connection of generators, large, embedded generators and major loads to the Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao grids to identify the impact to the grid, maintain the adequacy, reliability, power quality and stability of the grid and to ensure compliance with grid connection requirements. Evaluates the technical data requirements and identifies the grid connection schemes and scenarios to be considered in the conduct of SIS and TA which shall be based on the required grid planning studies, criteria and other considerations in the Philippine Grid Code (PGC), Open Access Transmission Service (OATS) Rules, Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) issuances, DOE circulars and policies, and NGCP standards.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• GRID CONNECTION MANAGEMENT- Facilitates all assigned proposed grid connection applications to ensure seamless interconnection to Luzon, Visayas or Mindanao grids while maintaining the adequacy, reliability, power quality and stability of the grid.
• Conducts the Technical Assessments (TA) and System Impact Studies (SIS) that evaluate the impact of proposed grid connection of new generators, large, embedded generators and major loads or modification in the existing connection of customers.
• Facilitates all assigned grid connection applications ensuring everything is attended to within the prescribed timeframe.
• Evaluates the technical data submitted by grid connection applicants.
• Identifies all possible connection schemes to be evaluated in the SIS and facilitates the resolution of grid connection issues of an application.
• Identifies all system simulation scenarios to be considered in the conduct of TA and SIS to ensure comprehensive evaluation.
• Identifies the ideal connection scheme, timing and grid requirements for proposed grid connections.
• Checks the available transmission capacity and identifies the ideal connection points of new generation capacities to the grid.
• Identifies all possible grid reinforcements or transmission projects that will accommodate generator or major load entry.
• Enforces grid connection requirements to ensure compliance with the PGC, OATS, ERC issuances, DOE circulars and policies, and NGCP standards.
• Facilitates and/or assists in the coordination and due diligence with the Regional System Planning Divisions within TPD, Revenue and Regulatory Affairs (RRA), Operations & Maintenance and System Operations groups for matters concerning the grid connection application of generators, large, embedded generators and major loads.
• Prepares the presentation material for the internal presentation of the grid connection applications as may be necessary to facilitate the preparation of the TA and SIS Reports.
• Reviews the SIS conducted by 3rd Party SIS Accredited Service Providers.
• Prepares correspondences, presentations, reports and position papers on grid connection issues and concerns.
• NGCP REPRESENTATION TO STAKEHOLDERS' CONFERENCES- Upholds the plans and programs of NGCP for the benefit of grid users and grid connection applicants and protects its interest in the outside community
• Assists in public consultations on matters affecting the access to the grid and transmission planning, such as the latest developments on EVOSS implementation and proposed amendments to the PGC, OATS Rules, Rules for Transmission Wheeling Rates (RTWR), etc.
• Assists in conferences and meetings with the DOE, TransCo, PEMC, prospective customers and other industry stakeholders to discuss topics related to grid connection applications.
• Maintains a high level of cooperation with other agencies such as business organizations, Local Government Units (LGUs) and other stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered Electrical Engineer
• 1 year of relevant experience in grid connection studies and power system planning
• (Required training/no. of hours, as applicable)
• Knowledgeable in power system modeling, simulation and studies
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written
• Excellent team player
• Strong sense of commitment

Interested applicants are requested to send their updated resume to [email protected].