Senior Substation Primary Engineer

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Santiago de Querétaro; Hybrid; MXN 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy, S. de de in Mexico is seeking a Senior Substation Primary Engineer to lead high voltage substation design and project execution. The role emphasizes primary engineering for AIS HV substations, from concept through detailed design in collaboration with sales during offers.

You will coach junior engineers, apply best practices in HV design, and ensure adherence to IEEE/IEC codes while coordinating with clients. Hybrid work arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• Electrical or Electromechanical Engineer degree and 8+ years of HV substation design experience.
• Experience designing primary equipment, safety considerations, and construction processes per IEEE/IEC.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, MicroStation or Revit and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and design of greenfield and brownfield AIS HV substations.
• Complete grounding, lightning, cable sizing, battery sizing, illumination, sag-tension calculations; equipment sizing per IEEE/IEC.
• Prepare single-line diagrams, layout plans, and control-room drawings for HV projects.
• Review and approve vendor documentation; evaluate shop drawings and technical specs.

Skills

Electrical design

Substation engineering

Team leadership

Client handling

Travel readiness

English proficiency

Education

Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

Job description

Senior Substation Primary Engineer

About the Role

Job ID 306755 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 Experience Level Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

The Senior Substation Primary Engineer (Primary Engineering AIS) 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.

The Senior Substation Primary Enginee should combine technical and soft skills to lead complex projects, coach younger engineers and to deploy best practices related HV substation design.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead the engineering and design of greenfield and brownfield AIS HV substations. Contribute with the technical growth of the team by coaching younger engineers among the design of complex HV Substation projects.
• Capable to complete Grounding design, Lightning design, Cable Sizing, Battery Sizing, Illumination system design, Sag Tension calculation, Short Circuit Force and Bus- bar Sizing. Preparation of all Project related HV Equipment Specifications/selections and Sizing as per IEEE/IEC
• Preparation of basic Single Line Diagram, general arrangement, Layout Plan & Section of Overall plant, Equipment control room, equipment erection dwgs, Grounding Layout/details , Trench Layout etc.
• Review and approve manufacturer's documentation. Main equipment’s selection (Power transformers, Breakers, Disconnectors, VT/TPs, etc.) Evaluation of vendor Shop Drawings, Calculation & Technical Specs

What You Bring (requirements)

• Electrical or Electromechanical Engineer and 8+ years of experience in high voltage substation design (utility, EPC, or consulting environment)
• Experience on creating detailed engineering, primary equipment selection, safety considerations, construction process and international standards used to design and built HV Substations. Proficient with Auto-CAD, Micro-station or Revit.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance technical requirements and business needs.
• Know-how of IEEE / IEC codes, safety in design/EHS aspects, AC substation industry engineering practices.
• Strong Communication skills & capability to lead project independently along with Client handling.
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time.
• English is needed.