Lead Electromechanical Design Coordinator

Alstom Grid; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Cutting-edge HV projects

Global exposure

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Alstom Grid is seeking a Discipline Engineering Group Head in Mexico to supervise design teams for HV substation projects. You will allocate resources, guide interfaces with partners and suppliers, and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

You will lead performance assessments and determine in-house versus subcontracted design work. You will collaborate with project teams, manage workloads, and support procurement while maintaining a focus on safety, sustainability, and efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Several years of experience in the design of substations control, cabinet in an EPC project environment. Experience with CAD software and substation design tools is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of substation control system design, or electrical distribution, ancillary services, industry standards, and regulations. Familiarity with Substation Layout is advantageous.
• Proficiency in using design and simulation, calculation software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Professional engineering certification or licensure is preferred.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure designs meet safety, performance, sustainability, and compliance requirements.
• Basic project management skills, including the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate the Control system, protection system, Electrical distribution, telecom & monitoring of a High voltage substation. It can be for example through single line diagram, schematic diagram, protection system, electrical consumption and design of auxiliary services, interlocking, communication & network.
• Initiate & support the procurement of equipment.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure the integration into the overall substation design.
• Oversee the commissioning and testing of Low voltage systems.
• Provide technical support to customers and project teams.
• Manage team's workload
• Decide to manage design in house or subcontracted, subcontractor selection and evaluation

Skills

Electrical engineering

Substation design

Simulation software

Project management

Communication

Licensure

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Substation design tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Discipline Engineering Group Head, supervises, coordinates design teams in his/her field of activities. Assists lead engineers at project launching phase, control engineering process follow up, ensures the proper management of interfaces with our partners and main suppliers. He (or She) is accountable for the proper allocation of resources required to execute the projects, looks for design subcontractors to adapt resources to the workload plan and optimize design budget ($$). Handles specific actions, organize know how capitalization and Return On Experience to improve global engineering efficiency for relevant activities.

Head of group is accountable for the proper compliance to the 'state of the art' and applicable standard and regulation in his field of activity, he or she is considered as technical referent for the teams. As manager, the Head of group is in charge of conducting performance assessment of his/her teams.

Discipline Engineering Group head is functionally reporting to the Project COE discipline group head.

Job Description

• Design and integrate the Control system, protection system, Electrical distribution, telecom & monitoring of a High voltage substation. It can be for example through single line diagram, schematic diagram, protection system, electrical consumption and design of auxiliary services, interlocking, communication & network: it's a wild domain with a lot of possibilities.

• Initiate & support the procurement of equipment.

• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure the integration into the overall substation design.

• Oversee the commissioning and testing of Low voltage systems.

• Provide technical support to customers and project teams.

• Manage team's workload

• Decide to manage design in house or subcontracted, subcontractor selection and evaluation

What you bring

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Several years of experience in the design of substations control, cabinet in a EPC project environment. Experience with CAD software and substation design tools is a plus.
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of substation control system design, or electrical distribution, ancillary services, industry standards, and regulations. Familiarity with Substation Layout is advantageous.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using design and simulation, calculation software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Certifications: Professional engineering certification or licensure is preferred.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure designs meet safety, performance, sustainability, and compliance requirements.
• Project Management: Basic project management skills, including the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing project requirements.

What We're Offering

• Professional Growth: Dynamic team, extensive resources, and training for skill development.
• Cutting-Edge Projects: Involvement in high-profile, innovative HV substation projects.
• Global Exposure: Collaboration with a diverse, global network of industry experts.
• Collaborative Environment: Supportive culture fostering creativity and teamwork.

Perspectives

• Career Advancement: Opportunities for leadership and career growth within the organization.
• Technological Innovation: Contribution to the forefront of sustainable energy solutions.
• Industry Impact: Influence on global energy infrastructure and sustainability.
• Professional Network: Building valuable connections within the energy sector.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No