SENIOR ENGINEER – TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION (PRIMARY)

AECOM Enterprise Capabilities is seeking a talented Senior Engineer to deliver primary design engineering for High Voltage Substation projects. The role focuses on execution of project design packages, technical accuracy, and guidance of CAD designers and drafters to produce engineering deliverables related to primary circuits.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver complete primary circuit engineering packages for HV Substation projects in accordance with project scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
- Prepare and manage design deliverables for different project phases (concept, 30%, IFC, As-Built).
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (Protection & Control, Civil, Structural, BIM, and Construction) to ensure integrated design delivery.
- Support project engineers and managers with technical input, progress tracking, and issue resolution.
- Develop and produce primary substation design deliverables including: Single Line Diagrams (SLD), Substation layouts and equipment arrangement, Busbar and conductor design, Electrical clearances and safety procedures, Earthing and lightning protection, and lighting calculations of a substation.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, client standards, and international standards (IEC / IEEE / AS).
- Perform technical checks and reviews of primary design drawings and documents.
- Guide and coordinate CAD designers and drafters in the preparation of drawings and models.
- Review and validate drawing quality, consistency, and compliance with standards, ensuring timely production and revision of drawings aligned with project delivery milestones.
- Provide technical support during design, procurement, and construction phases if required.
- Resolve engineering and interface issues related to primary equipment and layout.




- Review vendor drawings and technical submissions for primary equipment.
- Provide limited technical guidance to junior engineers when needed, without formal mentorship responsibility.
- Prepare and maintain high-quality engineering documentation and design reports.
- Ensure proper version control and traceability of drawings and deliverables.
- Support preparation of material take-offs and technical specifications when required.
- Ensure all designs comply with: International standards (IEC, IEEE). Utility and client technical specifications. Company engineering procedures and quality requirements. Maintain awareness of industry developments and best practices in substation secondary engineering.

Minimum Requirements

- Electrical Engineer + 4 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Proven experience in HV Substation Primary Design and project delivery.
- Proven experience in delivering primary engineering packages for transmission/distribution substations.
- Strong knowledge of HV substation primary design principles and deliverables.
- Proficiency in engineering and drafting tools (AutoCAD, Micro Station; BIM/Revit is an advantage).
- Experience coordinating CAD/drafting resources for drawing production.
- Exposure to international standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, Australian Standards and Middle East region codes and standards) is preferred.




- Understanding of equipment such as transformers, AIS/GIS switchgear, busbars, disconnectors, and grounding systems.
- Ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines.
- English language is mandatory (Oral and written).

Preferable Requirements

- Overall 6+ years of work experience.
- Master of Engineering degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Strong focus on delivery, quality, and deadlines.
- Good coordination and communication skills within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Ability to work independently in a project delivery environment.
- Experience working on international HV substation projects.
- Site commissioning or field engineering experience.
- Knowledge of BIM / digital engineering workflows.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent certification.
- Experience with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, EPLAN, ETAP.

Additional Information

- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
- Sponsorship for Colombia work authorization is not available for this position, now or in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D;, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, adaptable work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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📌 Senior Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Primary) (Bogotá)
🏢 AECOM
📍 Bogotá