Senior Electrical Project Engineer - HVDC & Power Systems

Engie; Santiago; On-site; CLP 60,000,000 - 110,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE Laborelec in Santiago, Chile, seeks a Senior Project Engineer (Electrical) to support consulting and R&I projects across the electricity value chain, focusing on energy transition, renewables integration, and grid modernization.

The role covers diagnosing and monitoring HVDC transmission lines, power transformers, switchgears, and investigations on electrical equipment, with English and Spanish proficiency and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Electrical or energy engineering degree.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Willing to travel abroad.
• Autonomous and able to drive.
• Experience in power generation and transmission is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for HVAC/HVDC transmission lines through their lifecycle.
• Provide technical support for power transformers through their lifecycle.
• Support switchgear design and procurement stages with technical specs and supplier verifications.
• Conduct investigations on electrical equipment and coordinate with O&M, insurers and regulators.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power sector experience

English & Spanish proficiency

Education

Electrical or Energy engineering degree

Job description

ENGIE Laborelec in Santiago, Chile, seeks a Senior Project Engineer (Electrical) to support consulting and R&I projects across the electricity value chain, focusing on energy transition, renewables integration, and grid modernization.

The role covers diagnosing and monitoring HVDC transmission lines, power transformers, switchgears, and investigations on electrical equipment, with English and Spanish proficiency and willingness to travel.