GRID STUDIES AND SECURITY ASSESSMENT PRINCIPAL ENGINEER (Grid Security Assessment)

Published on May 8, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Grid Security Assessment, Grid Studies & Security Assessment Division, NSO

Region: HEAD OFFICE

Number of vacancies: 2

Key Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will be responsible for preparing contingency plans, develop policies, and participate in grid planning and operation studies for Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.  The role ensures long-term adequacy, reliability, and economic operation of the transmission system, monitors Regional System Operations (SO) compliance, and provides technical expertise for protection system management and grid security.

• System Disturbance and Protection Operations: Analyze System Disturbance Analysis Reports (SDAR), Transmission System Auto-tripping (TSAR), and protection system operations.  Implement corrective measures and trouble shoot faults to enhance grid protection reliability.
• Protection System Audits: Conduct audits of grid protection systems to ensure compliance, identify defects, and recommend corrective actions.
• Autorecloser Reliability Program:  Manage and improve the autorecloser reliability program, facilitating its implementation for double-circuit transmission lines across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
• Grid Contingency Planning:  Prepare and administer grid contingency plans and monitor the effectiveness of the Grid Maintenance Program (GMP).  Review significant incident reports and address system operations-related issues.

Requirements:

 - Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

 - Registered Electrical Engineer

 - with three (3) years of relevant experience 

To apply, send your CV with the subject line "Job Title Application - [Your Name]." at [email protected].

For internal applicants, include application letter duly noted by the Department Manager addressed to Talent Sourcing & Resourcing Manager.

Attention: In relation to the Data Privacy Act of 2012, please be reminded that by providing your personal details, you agree that NGCP may use such information as part of your application and our assessment of your qualifications to the position posted or any other position where your qualifications may fit. Should there be a need to revise submitted documents, you may re-submit as necessary within 7 days upon initial submission. The retention of the document is only 6months upon receipt, after the said period, any file (electronic or hardcopies) will be destroyed accordingly. 

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