Senior Electrical Engineer – Global Infra Lead

Ghd Group Pty Ltd; Santiago; On-site; CLP 88,757,000 - 128,205,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Senior Electrical Specialist Engineer in Santiago to lead electrical engineering for complex EPC/EPCM projects. You will plan, develop, coordinate, and review electrical activities focusing on HV/MV transmission lines, substations, and protection systems, guiding a multidisciplinary team and subcontractors.

You will ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards, while collaborating with clients, utilities, suppliers, and construction teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with HV transmission lines and HV/MV substations, including subcontractor supervision.
• Strong knowledge of power system design, protective relaying, and grounding.
• Experience with IEC/IEEE standards and Chilean regulations.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review electrical engineering deliverables for project execution.
• Review studies: load flow, short circuit, and protection coordination.
• Prepare and review technical documentation (specs, data sheets, TBEs).
• Review HV/MV substations and transmission lines design and equipment.
• Coordinate activities with disciplines, clients, utilities, and subcontractors.
• Provide technical leadership and solve complex engineering issues.
• Supervise engineering subcontractors and monitor progress.

Skills

Power system design

HV transmission

Substation engineering

Subcontractor supervision

Electrical codes & standards

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical design software

IEC 61850 knowledge

Job description

Requisition ID: 1234
Relocation Authorized: None
Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
Work Location: Santiago

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grew 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.

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 Senior Electrical Specialist Engineer is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and reviewing electrical engineering activities for complex EPC/EPCM projects, with specialized focus on high-voltage and medium-voltage transmission lines, HV/MV substations, and substation control and protection systems. The role provides technical leadership and ensures compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and Client specifications. Working with a high degree of autonomy, the Senior Electrical Specialist Engineer develops and reviews engineering deliverables, manages specialized engineering subcontractors, resolves technical issues, and supports project execution from engineering design focusing in construction and commissioning. The position works closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, suppliers, contractors, and project management to deliver safe and consistent electrical design.

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and review electrical engineering deliverables for Project execution.
• Review electrical system studies and calculations, including load flow, short circuit, motor starting, arc flash, grounding, and protection coordination studies.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including specifications, data sheets, material requisitions, and technical bid evaluations (TBEs).
• Review design and specification of HV/MV substations, HV/MV overhead transmission lines, power distribution systems, electrical equipment, grounding systems, and associated infrastructure, utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards, and guides.
• Coordinate electrical engineering activities with other disciplines, clients, utilities, suppliers, contractors, construction teams, and specialized engineering subcontractors.
• Provide technical leadership in resolving complex engineering issues and evaluating alternative design solutions.
• Manage and technically supervise engineering subcontractors responsible for HV/MV transmission line and substation design, including scope definition, deliverable planning, interface management, progress monitoring, technical reviews, and verification of compliance with project requirements.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree in Electrical Civil Engineering (or international equivalent) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in HV transmission line and HV/MV substation engineering including engineering subcontractor supervision.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• (Essential) Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, power system design, and industrial electrical infrastructure.
• (Essential) Demonstrated experience managing and technically supervising engineering subcontractors for HV/MV transmission lines and substations, including deliverable review, interface coordination, schedule follow-up, and technical quality assurance.
• (Essential) Experience reviewing power system studies: Load Flow, Short Circuit, Motor Starting, Grounding, Protection Coordination, Arc Flash
• (Essential) Experience developing electrical equipment purchasing packages: specifications, data sheets, sizing calculations, material requisitions, and technical bid evaluations.
• (Essential) Experience reviewing Material Take-Offs (MTOs).
• (Essential) Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the development and review of HV/MV substation engineering, including primary equipment, physical layout, grounding, insulation coordination, auxiliary systems, and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• (Essential) Familiarity with digital substation technologies and architectures, including IEC 61850, station bus, process bus, IED integration, time synchronization, network redundancy, interoperability, and cybersecurity principles.
• Knowledge of applicable standards for transmission lines, substations, and protection and control systems, including relevant IEC and IEEE standards and utility-specific requirements.
• Strong understanding of applicable international codes and regulations, including IEC, IEEE, NEC, relevant Chilean regulations, and project-specific utility requirements.
• Familiarity with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and construction-driven engineering practices.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency (written and verbal).
• (Desirable) Knowledge of commissioning and start-up activities for HV/MV substations, transmission lines, and industrial facilities.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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