230kV+ Substation Design Engineer — Layout & GA Expert

WSP en Colombia; Bogotá; On-site; COP 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP en Colombia seeks an experienced Substation Design Engineer to develop physical layouts and engineering designs for HV/EHV substations rated 230 kV and above. You will prepare GA drawings, site plans, elevations, and installation drawings for projects in Colombia.

You will collaborate with civil, protection & control, and project teams, review vendor drawings, and deliver BOMs and calculations to ensure compliance with industry standards and client specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6-9 years of experience in transmission and distribution substation engineering.
• Experience in physical design and layout for 230 kV+ substations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for design and drawings.
• Experience producing GA drawings, site layouts, electrical plans, and grounding details.
• Knowledge of AIS/GIS configurations and relevant standards (IEEE/IEC/CSA/NESC).
• Familiarity with vendor drawings and BOM creation.

Responsibilities

• Develop HV/EHV substation layouts and engineering designs for 230 kV+ projects.
• Prepare GA, site plans, elevations, and installation drawings.
• Coordinate with civil, protection & control, and project teams.
• Review vendor drawings and integrate equipment requirements.
• Produce BOMs, technical reports, and engineering calculations.
• Ensure deliverables meet client specs and quality procedures.
• Support design reviews and construction support activities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Substation design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

WSP en Colombia seeks an experienced Substation Design Engineer to develop physical layouts and engineering designs for HV/EHV substations rated 230 kV and above. You will prepare GA drawings, site plans, elevations, and installation drawings for projects in Colombia.

You will collaborate with civil, protection & control, and project teams, review vendor drawings, and deliver BOMs and calculations to ensure compliance with industry standards and client specifications.