Hard Requirement — non-negotiable: Active PRC Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE) certificate. Applications without a PEE licence will not be progressed.
The Role
Karnot Energy Solutions is the Philippines' first natural-refrigerant heat pump company. We design and install R290 (propane) and CO₂ refrigeration systems for commercial clients across Luzon and Visayas. Every project we deliver requires stamped and sealed electrical drawings before the LGU OBO, BFP, and Meralco will process any application. Right now, we are dependent on external consultants for that sealing authority. This role ends that dependency permanently.
As Senior Electrical Engineer (PEE), you become Karnot's in-house sealing engineer. You will own the electrical design from load calculation through to as-built submission — covering Ex-rated hazardous-area design for R290 plant rooms, Solar PV and BESS integration for iVOLT projects, and switchgear/distribution for all commercial installations. You will also hold the PEE signature on Karnot's PCAB STE credentials, enabling us to bid government and larger private projects independently.
This is a founding engineering hire. You will build the electrical function from zero, set the design standards, and grow a team around you as Karnot scales. Salary is negotiable upward for demonstrated experience — the posted range reflects a base; exceptional candidates will earn more.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, stamp, and seal all electrical drawings for LGU OBO building permit applications
- Sign off BFP fire safety electrical submissions and Meralco net-metering/interconnection applications
- Design Ex-rated (ATEX/IEC 60079) electrical installations for R290 (Class A3 flammable) plant rooms
- Design Solar PV + BESS electrical systems for iVOLT bundle projects
- Produce single-line diagrams, load schedules, short-circuit calculations, and earthing designs
- Hold and maintain Karnot's PEE-dependent PCAB STE contractor classification
- Review and approve subcontractor electrical work on site during commissioning
- Develop and maintain Karnot's electrical design standards, templates, and AutoCAD block libraries
- Support the sales team with electrical design feasibility and cost inputs at pre-contract stage
Required Qualifications
- Active PRC Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE) certificate — no exceptions
- 10 or more years post-PEE experience in electrical design and construction
- Demonstrated sealing track record on projects ≥500 kVA
- Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical or Inventor for drawing production
- Strong knowledge of the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) and National Building Code (NBC)
- Experience coordinating with LGU OBO, BFP, and utility companies for permit applications
- COSH (Construction Occupational Safety and Health) certificate, or willingness to undergo Karnot-funded training
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with hazardous-area (Ex-rated / ATEX) electrical design for flammable refrigerants
- Solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) design experience
- PCAB STE classification already held (eases Karnot's immediate qualification process)
- Familiarity with EN 60335 or IEC 60335 safety standards for heat pump equipment
- Experience in refrigeration, HVAC, or industrial plant electrical engineering
- Willing to travel to NCR and provincial sites approximately 30% of working time
What Karnot Offers
- ₱52,000/month base salary + 22% statutory and company benefits package
- HMO health insurance for you (dependant coverage available)
- COSH training fully funded by Karnot if not already held
- PCAB STE registration support — Karnot covers processing fees
- Mapandan HQ base — no Metro Manila commute; low cost of living in Pangasinan
- Career path: first PEE hire, direct line to Engineering Director as the team grows
- Work on genuinely novel technology — R290 and CO₂ natural refrigerant systems are rare in the Philippines
- BOI-registered Pioneer Enterprise — reduced income tax during pioneer period
About This Role — Common Questions
Is the PRC PEE licence really non-negotiable?
Yes. Philippine law requires a licensed PEE to stamp and sign electrical drawings submitted to LGU OBOs and BFP. No PEE licence means no sealing authority, which means the role cannot be performed as described. RMEs and REEs are not eligible for this position.
What is the PCAB STE role, and why does it matter?
The Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) requires a licensed engineer as Supervising Technical Employee (STE) to classify a contractor for electrical work. Without an in-house PEE as STE, Karnot cannot hold the appropriate PCAB classification and must subcontract or partner for every permit application. Bringing the PEE in-house removes that constraint and enables independent project delivery.
What does Ex-rated electrical design involve for R290?
R290 (propane) is a Class A3 flammable refrigerant. Any electrical equipment installed in or adjacent to a plant room containing R290 must be designed to IEC 60079 (hazardous area) standards — the correct equipment zone classification, ingress protection, and cable routing must be documented and sealed. Karnot will provide product datasheets and zone drawings; the PEE must translate these into compliant electrical designs.
Where is Mapandan, and what is daily life like there?
Mapandan is a municipality in Pangasinan province, approximately 230 km north of Manila on the TPLEX expressway. It sits between Dagupan City and San Carlos — the cost of living is significantly lower than Metro Manila, housing is affordable, and there is no daily gridlock commute. The Low Carbon Innovation Centre at Nilombot is Karnot's engineering and operations base.
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Send your CV and a brief note covering your PEE registration number and sealing track record. We read every application personally.
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