Junior Electrical Engineer, Mining Projects

Turner & Townsend; Medellín; Presencial; COP 117.155.000 - 156.208.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global professional services company is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer in Medellín to support the design and implementation of electrical systems for mining infrastructure projects. Ideal for early-career professionals, this role involves compliance reviews, installation support, and collaboration with teams. The candidate should hold a relevant degree and possess experience in construction. Proficiency in Spanish is required, and knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in construction projects.
• Basic knowledge of electrical codes and safety standards.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in reviewing electrical design packages.
• Support installation and testing of electrical systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on site.
• Participate in inspections and pre-commissioning activities.
• Help prepare documentation for electrical scope.

Conocimientos

Electrical systems design

Code compliance

Collaboration

Safety standards knowledge

Spanish fluency

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

MS Office

BIM

MS Project

Descripción del empleo

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives.

Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

We are seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to support the design, coordination, and implementation of electrical systems in mining infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for early-career professionals eager to grow in a dynamic, safety-critical environment, contributing to the development of high-voltage and low-voltage systems under the guidance of senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing electrical design packages to ensure compliance with project specifications and local regulations.
• Support the installation and testing of electrical systems including lighting, grounding, backup power, and control panels.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (MEP, commissioning, QA/QC) to address technical challenges on site.
• Participate in inspections, pre-commissioning activities, and energization processes.
• Help prepare documentation and reports for electrical scope and quality control.
• Learn and apply international standards relevant to mining operations (NEC, IEEE, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in construction projects.
• Basic knowledge of electrical codes and safety standards.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, MS Office; exposure to BIM or MS Project is a plus.
• Fluent in Spanish; intermediate English preferred.

Desired Attributes

• Strong willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively and take initiative.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.