Substation Automation Design Engineer

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy is expanding its Engineering Center 2 in Mexico City with a Substation Secondary Design Engineer. You will design and deliver electrical control, protection, and automation systems for high and medium voltage substations, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.

You will integrate IEDs, manage drawings and documentation, ensure IEC/ANSI compliance, and provide commissioning support while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in designing and implementing electrical designs for substation automation solutions.
• Experience with engineering design software such as EPLAN Electric P8, AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or Revit MEP.
• Proficient English (B2) and strong technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control, protection, and automation systems, including detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, and hardware specifications.
• Read and interpret single-line and multi-line electrical diagrams to ensure accurate wiring implementation and system integration.
• Integrate Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) and communication networks into comprehensive substation automation architectures.
• Manage technical drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and engineering documentation such as test procedures and system reports.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant electrical and safety regulations, country-specific codes, and customer specifications (IEC, ANSI).
• Provide engineering support for control and design changes during commissioning, implementation, and troubleshooting phases.

Skills

Technical Engineering & Design

Substation Secondary Design

CAD & EPLAN Electric P8

Electrical Engineering Fundamentals

Standards & Compliance

International Standards IEC/ANSI

Documentation & BOMs

Safety & Compliance

Collaboration & Teaming

Troubleshooting & Commissioning

Cross-Functional Work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automation Engineering, or related field

Tools

EPLAN Electric P8

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Revit MEP

Job description

Siemens Energy is expanding its Engineering Center 2 in Mexico City with a Substation Secondary Design Engineer. You will design and deliver electrical control, protection, and automation systems for high and medium voltage substations, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.

You will integrate IEDs, manage drawings and documentation, ensure IEC/ANSI compliance, and provide commissioning support while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.