Electrical Designer / Diseñador/a Eléctrico/a

Bechtel Corporation; Santiago; On-site; CLP 58,939,000 - 88,409,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Santiago seeks an Electrical Designer to develop and coordinate electrical design deliverables for EPC/EPCM projects using 2D and 3D tools. You will support preparation of drawings, models, MTOs, and design documentation with a focus on codes, standards, and client requirements.

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, cable routes, grounding, lighting and surge protection designs, installation details, and

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 4–8 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in electrical engineering principles, codes, standards, and industry regulations.
• Experience with 2D drafting and 3D modeling for electrical projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical design deliverables (single-line diagrams, layouts, installation drawings).
• Maintain 2D drawings and 3D models per project standards.
• Assist in material take-offs (MTOs) and design documentation.
• Coordinate electrical designs with other disciplines for seamless integration.
• Support constructability reviews and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and client specifications.

Skills

Electrical engineering

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Electrical design deliverables

Multidisciplinary EPC/EPCM

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring Projects

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Work Location: Santiago

Project Overview

Mining and Metals: Increasing production of critical minerals provides key components of clean energy technologies, from wind turbines to batteries. This shift to clean energy—and the need for commodities—is critical to underpinning the energy transition. At Bechtel, our teams extract these vital resources to support net zero in a way which is more sustainable than ever before.

Job Summary

The Electrical Designer is responsible for developing and coordinating electrical design deliverables for EPC/EPCM projects using 2D and 3D design tools. Working under the guidance of senior designers and engineers, the role supports the preparation of engineering drawings, models, material take-offs (MTOs), and design documentation while ensuring compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and company procedures.

The position contributes to the development of electrical deliverables such as single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, cable routing plans, grounding systems, lighting and lightning protection designs, installation details, and underground/raceway layouts. The Electrical Designer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to support the delivery of safe, accurate, and constructible design solutions.

Major Responsibilities

• Developing electrical design deliverables, including single-line diagrams, layouts, installation drawings, grounding systems, lighting designs, raceway layouts, and underground systems.
• Producing and maintaining 2D drawings and 3D models in accordance with project requirements, standards, and procedures.
• Assisting in the preparation of material take-offs (MTOs), material requisitions, and other design documentation.
• Coordinating electrical designs with other engineering disciplines to ensure design integration and resolve interface issues.
• Participating in model reviews, interdisciplinary coordination meetings, and constructability reviews.
• Reviewing drawings, models, and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Supporting the implementation of applicable electrical codes, regulations, industry standards, and client specifications.
• Assisting in the development of work plans, schedules, and estimated design effort for assigned tasks.
• Providing technical input and support to engineers, senior designers, procurement, and construction teams as required.
• Identifying design issues and proposing practical solutions under the guidance of senior personnel.
• Maintaining effective communication and collaboration with the project team to support successful project execution.

Education And Experience Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 4-8 years of relevant experience.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• (Essential) Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, design practices, applicable codes, standards, and industry regulations.
• (Essential) Proficiency in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, including 2D drafting and 3D modeling.
• (Essential) Familiarity with electrical design deliverables, engineering drawings, drafting techniques, and drawing interpretation.
• Experience supporting the preparation of electrical layouts, grounding systems, lighting systems, raceway designs, and related documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary EPC/EPCM project environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.(Desirable) Intermediate English proficiency.

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong—where colleagues feel part of \"One Team\", respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [e-mail].

Equipos construyendo proyectos inspiradores

Desde 1898, hemos ayudado a clientes a completar más de 25,000 proyectos en 160 países en los siete continentes que han creado empleos, hecho crecer economías, mejorado la resiliencia de la infraestructura mundial, aumentado el acceso a la energía, recursos y servicios vitales, y hecho del mundo un lugar más seguro y limpio.

Diferenciados por la calidad de nuestra gente y nuestro incansable impulso para ofrecer los resultados más exitosos, alineamos nuestras capacidades con los objetivos de nuestros clientes para crear un impacto positivo duradero. Atendemos los mercados de Infraestructura; Nuclear, Seguridad y Medioambiente; Energía; Minería y Metales; y Manufactura y Tecnología. Nuestros Servicios abarcan desde la planificación e inversión inicial, hasta la puesta en marcha y operaciones.

El núcleo de Bechtel es nuestra Visión, Valores y Compromisos. Son lo que creemos, lo que los clientes pueden esperar y cómo cumplimos. Más información sobre nuestros equipos extraordinarios que crean proyectos inspiradores en nuestro Impact Report.

Resumen del Proyecto

Minería y Metales

El aumento de la producción de minerales críticos proporciona componentes clave de tecnologías de energía limpia, desde tuberías eólicas hasta baterías. Este cambio hacia la energía limpia—y la necesidad de productos básicos—es fundamental para sustentar la transición energética. En Bechtel, nuestros equipos extraen estos recursos vitales para respaldar cero emisiones de una manera más

Resumen del Puesto

El/la Diseñador/a Eléctrico/a será responsable de desarrollar y coordinar los entregables de diseño eléctrico para proyectos EPC/EPCM, utilizando herramientas de diseño 2D y 3D. Bajo la orientación de diseñadores/as e ingenieros/as senior, el puesto brindará apoyo en la preparación de planos de ingeniería, modelos, cómputos de materiales (MTO), y documentación de diseño, asegurando el cumplimiento de los requisitos del proyecto, los códigos y estándares aplicables, y los procedimientos de la compañía.

La posición contribuirá al desarrollo de entregables eléctricos, tales como diagramas unifilares, disposición de equipos, planos de rutas de cables, sistemas de puesta a tierra, diseños de iluminación y protección contra rayos, detalles de instalación y diseños de instalaciones subterráneas y canalizaciones eléctricas. El/la Diseñador/a Eléctrico/a colaborará con equipos multidisciplinarios para contribuir al desarrollo de soluciones de diseño seguras, precisas y constructibles.

Principales Responsabilidades

• Desarrollar entregables de diseño eléctrico, incluidos diagramas unifilares, planos de disposición, planos de instalación, sistemas de puesta a tierra, diseños de iluminación, planos de canalizaciones y sistemas subterráneos.
• Elaborar y mantener planos 2D y modelos 3D de acuerdo con los requisitos, estándares y procedimientos del proyecto.
• Apoyar en la preparación de cómputos de materiales (MTO), requisiciones de materiales y otra documentación de diseño.
• Coordinar los diseños eléctricos