Remote Senior Backend Engineer - Build Scalable Systems

Kavak; Santa Fe Capital; Remote; ARS 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor is seeking an Electrical Engineer with extensive high voltage mining project experience to provide construction engineering support, design interpretation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The role emphasizes quality control, technical problem-solving, and coordination with design and construction teams.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, strong detail orientation, and bilingual English/Spanish abilities to operate effectively on global projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• High voltage experience in mining projects is essential.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills a must.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage mechanical packages as the technical lead for documents and schedules.
• Develop equipment and mechanical systems design for mining projects (pumps, HVAC, material handling).
• Provide technical assistance and interpretation of design documents for construction managers and contractors.
• Review and prepare conceptual studies, calculations, and technical reports for the project.
• Collaborate with designers and other disciplines to ensure project standards are met.
• Support quality program implementation and supplier evaluations as needed.

Skills

Electrical engineer

High voltage experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you're invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

• Support the construction efforts by providing technical support to craft and supervision as well as helping to satisfy Quality requirements on the project. Initiates action when necessary to ensure the project is being built as specified in the scope of work. Provide construction engineering and technical support for a specific discipline on large stand‑alone projects. Provide construction engineering and technical support for two or more construction engineering disciplines on small to medium projects.
• Assist craftsmen, foremen, and project supervision with regard to construction‑related issues identified on drawings.
• Provide technical interpretation of design documents in support of construction managers, superintendents, and contractors and provides specific expertise for problem‑solving activities.
• Establish and maintain effective communication between the company and the design engineer to ensure the timely flow of design documents and information.
• Coordinate the preparation and implementation of the project quality program when the quality function is the responsibility of the construction engineering department; report the status of functions performed by the construction engineering department to project management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Job Requirements

• Electrical engineer degree and ten (10) years of work‑related experience in substation and Line construction.
• Proven High Voltage experience in at least 2 mining projects.
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time‑conscious and time‑effective manner.

Other Job Requirements

• Participate in Fluor University.
• Assess and elevate issues to the Construction Engineering Manager, as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction Management degree or global equivalent.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Extensive site construction experience required.
• Requires an individual who excels in electrical area.
• Ability to speak/read english and spanish.
• Advanced computer and software skills to include the use of word processing and email as well as advanced use of spreadsheets and electronic presentations.

To be Considered Candidates

Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Job Summary

In this role, you will participate in the design, development, and evaluation of mechanical components and processes. You will collaborate and support other engineering disciplines for mechanical matters. Your professional work knowledge and abilities through the application of standard mechanical engineering techniques and criteria will enable you to make impactful contributions to the team.

Major Responsibilities

• Coordinating and managing mechanical packages, as a technical leader responsible for the documents and scheduled activities within the project.
• Developing engineering design of equipment and mechanical systems for projects in the mining industry, including pumps (water and sludge distribution networks), HVAC equipment, material handling, grinding circuits and other related.
• Having proven experience in mining process equipment of mining plants is essential requirement. Knowledge in material handling equipment (will be valued) Review and, if applicable, perform calculations and analyses that lead to technical design recommendations.
• Being responsible for material requests, specifications, data sheets and other technical documents related to mechanical equipment procurement.
• Developing and leading the evaluation of suppliers and technical evaluations of tenders for the purchase of mechanical equipment.
• Coordinating with mechanical designers to produce designs and drawings according to project standards.
• Coordinating and supervising with P&ID mechanical designers to produce drawings according to the project standards.
• Coordinaing the work and collaborating with other disciplines and engineering areas of the Company. This involves unifying the efforts of mechanics with all assigned areas and specialized groups, engineering disciplines, the customer, the supplier, contractors, construction and other functional groups.
• Reviewing and/or preparing conceptual studies, calculation reports, designs, reports or proposals.
• Providing technical assistance to other mechanical personnel and interact with project and customer functions, to solve complex regulatory problems with knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Providing assistance to project and construction management to identify and comply with the mechanical requirements of the project and address problems that arise during the execution of the project.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of dry and wet area equipment applied in projects and equipment required in mining industry processes (mandatory).
• On-the-ground experience in the mining industry (valued).
• Knowledge of design