Hv Substation Design Engineer

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401K savings plan with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is looking for a professional HV Substation Design Engineer in Mexico to lead primary electrical design for high voltage substations. You will prepare one-line diagrams, grounding calculations, and equipment selections, and coordinate with sales for technical proposals.

The role requires 5+ years in substation design, proficiency with AutoCAD/MicroStation/Revit, and knowledge of ANSI/IEC standards. Some travel (≈10%) is expected as part of project collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in primary electrical design for high voltage substations – AIS technology.
• Experience with equipment typically used in substations; proficient with AutoCAD, Micro-Station or Revit.
• Knowledge of ANSI and IEC standards; willing to travel 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Propose technical solutions tailored to customer needs during proposals and ensure technical viability.
• Develop project design criteria, main line diagrams, station auxiliary diagrams, grounding drawings.
• Create substation/general arrangement, layout, elevation drawings, BOMs, and perform cable ampacity, grounding, lightning and illumination calculations.
• Review and approve manufacturer documentation; select main equipment (transformers, breakers, disconnectors, VT/TPs).
• Participate in meetings with providers and customers to approve electromechanical engineering during execution.

Skills

High voltage design

Electrical engineering

AIS technology

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical Engineer or Electromechanical

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

Job description

HV Substation Design Engineer

About the Role

Job ID 306308 Location Mexico Queretaro Santiago de Queretaro Company Siemens Energy, S. de de Organization Grid Technologies Business Unit Service Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

The HV Substations Engineer is responsible for the Primary engineering design activities required for high voltage substation projects, including conceptual design and detailed engineering deliverables. Likewise, work collaboratively with the sales/bidding department to propose technical solutions tailored to customer needs during the offer phase. This position will offer the ability to directly apply candidate’s knowledge of electrical engineering in substation and transmission projects.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Propose technical solutions that are tailored to the customer needs during the proposal phase and are technically viable, innovative, and competitive
• Develop project design criteria, prepare main one line and station auxiliary one-line diagrams, develop grounding drawings.
• Develop substation/switchyard general arrangement, layout and elevation drawings, BOMs, perform cable ampacity, grounding, lightning, illumination and station auxiliary load calculations.
• Review and approve manufacturer's documentation. Main equipment’s selection (Power transformers, Breakers, Disconnectors, VT/TPs, etc.)
• During the execution phase, participate in the different meetings with providers and customers in order to get approval for electromechanical engineering.

What You Bring

• Electrical Engineer or Electromechanical with 5 or more-year experience with a focus on primary electrical design for high voltage substations – AIS Technology.
• Experience with equipment typically used in substations. Proficient with Auto-CAD, Micro-station or Revit.
• Strong communication and technical skills in interdisciplinary exchange with other engineers, customers, suppliers and PMs.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure to meet deadlines; skills to work effectively in a team.
• Knowledge on ANSI and IEC standards. Willingness to travel 10% of the time.

About the team

Due to the increasing share of renewable energies, growing energy demand, outdated infrastructure, and increasing complexity, new connections are needed. But existing networks also need upgrading and renewal to support the energy transition.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave