Senior Electrical Engineer

COMPAÑIA ELECTRICA DE SOCHAGOTA S.A. E.S.P - TERMOPAIPA IV; Santiago; Híbrido; CLP 83.256.244 - 138.760.407; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working policy

Wellbeing support

Work-life balance

Renewable IPP opportunity

Descripción de la vacante

COMPAÑIA ELECTRICA DE SOCHAGOTA S.A. E.S.P - TERMOPAIPA IV in Santiago, Chile seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and implement HV, MV, and LV infrastructure for utility-scale renewables (PV, Wind, BESS).

Reports to Engineering Director and participates through feasibility to commissioning. Lead HV/MV/LV design, substation interconnections, and grid integration; produce SLDs, BoMs; perform load flow and short circuit studies using ETAP, PowerFactory, AutoCAD Electrical; ensure

Formación

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years in electrical eng within power generation.
• Experience in utility-scale renewables PV, Wind, BESS.
• Fluency in English.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsabilidades

• Lead electrical design for HV, MV, LV systems and substations.
• Define technical specs across feasibility to commissioning.
• Prepare SLDs, schematics, BoMs.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, protection studies.
• Ensure compliance with IEC and local regs.
• Support procurement and vendor evaluation.
• Provide on-site support during construction and commissioning.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, I&C/SCADA engineers.
• Oversee design work by external contractors.
• Quality assurance and document reviews.

Conocimientos

HV/MV/LV design

Grid integration

Project lifecycle

Electrical codes

English fluency

Travel willingness

Vendor management

Technical documentation

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

ETAP

PVSyst

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Santiago, Chile / Hybrid. Senior Electrical Engineer – responsible for design, development, and implementation of HV, MV, and LV electrical infrastructure across utility‑scale renewable projects (Solar PV, Wind, BESS). Reports to Engineering Director and engages throughout the entire project lifecycle from feasibility to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Engineering – lead electrical design for large‑scale renewable projects, focusing on HV, MV, LV systems, substations, and grid interconnections.
• Project Lifecycle Involvement – define the Technical Specification of Electrical system design across all project stages: feasibility studies, preliminary engineering, construction, and commissioning.
• Technical Documentation – develop, review, and optimize technical documents: single‑line diagrams (SLDs), wiring schematics, equipment specifications, layouts, and Bill of Materials (BoMs).
• Calculations & Analysis – perform detailed engineering calculations (load flow, voltage drop, short circuit studies, protection coordination, arc flash analysis) using software such as ETAP, PowerFactory, AutoCAD Electrical.
• Compliance & Standards – ensure designs and installations comply with local codes, safety standards, and utility interconnection requirements (IEC, TSO/DSO).
• Procurement & Vendor Management – prepare technical specifications for purchase orders and support procurement in vendor evaluation and negotiations.
• Construction & Commissioning Support – provide on‑site technical support during construction, installation, testing (FAT/SAT), and commissioning, troubleshooting issues to meet design specifications.
• Inter‑departmental Collaboration – coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, I&C/SCADA engineers, and project managers for seamless delivery.
• Contractor Oversight – manage and supervise designs performed by external contractors.
• Technical Compliance & Review
  • Control and specify electrical technical requirements.
  • Support review of electrical drawings and specifications for regulatory compliance.
  • Monitor and review technical documents issued by EPC suppliers/contractors.
• Cost Estimation – knowledge of market and budget estimation for Capex and Opex relevant to the electrical system of renewable plants.
• Quality Assurance – ensure all designs meet international standards and engineering best practices.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems or Heavy Current specialization preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in electrical engineering within the power generation industry, with significant utility‑scale renewable experience (PV, Wind, BESS).
• Technical Expertise:
  • In‑depth knowledge of HV, MV, and LV equipment (transformers, switchgear, protection relays, cabling, inverters/converters).
  • Strong understanding of grid integration processes and grid code compliance.
  • Proficiency in electrical design and simulation software (AutoCAD, ETAP, PVSyst).
  • Familiarity with Chilean electrical regulations and international standards.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Fluency in English required.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sustainable Energy Systems, Electrical Engineering, or similar highly valued.
• Experience integrating storage systems with renewable assets.
• Ability to lead technical discussions with international suppliers, clients, and partners.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, merit‑based rewards, flexible working policy, support for wellbeing and work‑life balance, and the opportunity to contribute to a leading renewable IPP.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate.