Senior Electrical Engineer – Global Infra Lead

GHD Group Pty Ltd; Santiago; On-site; CLP 55,000,000 - 85,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Design & Delivery Organisation (DDO) in Santiago, Chile. You will lead electrical design for municipal, industrial, water and energy projects, coordinating with global teams and ensuring high-quality deliverables across all project phases.

You will develop MV/LV power systems, review calculations and documentation, and oversee construction support, commissioning and technical governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 10+ years in electrical engineering design and project delivery.
• Strong understanding of MV and LV electrical systems and power distribution.
• Experience with substations and industrial/municipal facilities.
• Proficiency with electrical design software such as ETAP, SKM, EasyPower.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and delivery of multidisciplinary projects of varying size and complexity.
• Develop MV and LV power system designs.
• Prepare and review electrical calculations, technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Develop detailed design packages including utility interconnections, substations, power distribution, MCCs, emergency/standby power, building systems, lighting, fire alarm, security and grounding/installation details.
• Perform technical reviews and QA of engineering deliverables.
• Ensure designs comply with Canadian codes, standards and project requirements.
• Support or lead proposal development, scope definition, and technical write-ups.
• Coordinate electrical designs with process, mechanical, civil, structural, instrumentation and automation disciplines.
• Provide construction support activities: RFIs, shop drawings, site inspections, commissioning, contractor submissions.
• Assist project managers in managing scope, schedule, budget and deliverable quality.
• Collaborate with teams in Canada, Chile and other regions; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Advanced English communication

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

Job description

GHD is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Design & Delivery Organisation (DDO) in Santiago, Chile. You will lead electrical design for municipal, industrial, water and energy projects, coordinating with global teams and ensuring high-quality deliverables across all project phases.

You will develop MV/LV power systems, review calculations and documentation, and oversee construction support, commissioning and technical governance.