Hv Substations Design Engineer

Siemens Energy; Santiago de Querétaro; Hybrid; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a qualified HV Substations Design Engineer in Mexico to lead primary electrical design activities for high voltage substations and substations projects.

The role involves collaborating with the sales team to tailor technical solutions during the bid phase and applying expertise in substation design for ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher degree in Electrical Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Propose technically viable and competitive solutions during proposal phases.
• Develop one-line and station auxiliary diagrams, and grounding drawings.
• Create substation/general arrangement drawings, BOMs, and perform cable ampacity and grounding calculations.
• Review and approve manufacturers' documentation and select main equipment (transformers, breakers, disconnectors, VT/TPs).
• Participate in meetings with providers and customers to secure engineering approvals during execution.

Skills

Electrical design

HV substations design

Communication skills

Team collaboration

ANSI IEC standards

Travel readiness

English language skills

Education

Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

Job description

HV Substations Design Engineer

About the Role

Job ID 303853 Location Mexico Queretaro Santiago de Queretaro Remote vs. Office Hybrid (Remote/Office) Company Siemens Energy, S. de de Organization Grid Technologies Business Unit Service Full / Part time Full Time or Part 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.
• Strong English language skills. Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.