Senior Electrical Designer & 3D CAD Lead - EPC Projects

Bechtel; Santiago; On-site; CLP 22,000,000 - 42,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel in Santiago, Chile, seeks an Electrical Designer to develop and coordinate electrical design deliverables for EPC/EPCM projects. You will produce single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, cable routing plans, grounding and bonding schemes, and underground layouts, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure constructible, compliant designs.

The role emphasizes autonomy, quality reviews, and timely completion of deliverables, with mentorship of junior staff and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (or international equivalent) with 8–10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and design criteria.
• Proficient in MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Advanced 3D modeling for electrical design.
• Ability to work autonomously in design deliverables.
• Familiarity with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP).
• English communication at intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and review electrical design and drafting activities for EPC/EPCM projects.
• Develop and oversee electrical design deliverables, ensuring compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design interfaces and support clash detection and resolution activities.
• Prepare and review electrical drawings, 3D models, MTOs, design estimates, and work plans.
• Interface with engineers, clients, and suppliers to support project execution and technical alignment.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior designers and promote best practices.
• Support engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure safe, practical design solutions.

Skills

Electrical design

Autonomous work

Cross-disciplinary coordination

English language skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Bechtel in Santiago, Chile, seeks an Electrical Designer to develop and coordinate electrical design deliverables for EPC/EPCM projects. You will produce single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, cable routing plans, grounding and bonding schemes, and underground layouts, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure constructible, compliant designs.

The role emphasizes autonomy, quality reviews, and timely completion of deliverables, with mentorship of junior staff and collaboration with