Intermediate Substations Engineer

- Develop physical layouts and engineering designs for High Voltage (HV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV) substations rated 230 kV and above.

- Prepare and review substation general arrangement drawings, equipment layouts, site plans, elevation drawings, section views, and detailed installation drawings.

- Design and coordinate substation equipment arrangements, ensuring compliance with utility standards, safety clearances, and constructability requirements.

- Develop grounding layouts, cable trench and conduit routing plans, lightning protection systems, and station auxiliary layouts.

- Support greenfield and brownfield substation projects, including expansions, upgrades, modernizations, and new station developments.

- Collaborate closely with civil, structural, protection & control, transmission line, and project management teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.

- Review vendor drawings and incorporate equipment requirements into substation physical designs.

- Prepare construction design packages, bill of materials (BOMs), technical reports, and engineering calculations.

- Implement engineering deliverables in accordance with client specifications, industry standards, and quality management procedures.





- Support project execution activities, including design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination meetings, and construction support.

The Skills That Set You Apart

- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

- 6-9 years of experience in transmission and distribution substation engineering.

- Demonstrated experience in physical design and layout development of substations rated 230 kV and above.

- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD for engineering design, drafting, and drawing production.

- Experience preparing:

- General Arrangement (GA) Drawings

- Site and Yard Layouts

- Electrical Plan and Elevation Drawings

- Grounding Plans and Details

- Cable Trench and Conduit Layouts

- Lightning Protection Plans

- Equipment Installation Drawings

- Experience with substation equipment

- Knowledge of AIS (Air-Insulated Substation) and GIS (Gas-Insulated Substation) configurations.

- Experience supporting greenfield and brownfield transmission substation projects.

- Strong understanding of utility, IEEE, CSA, IEC, and/or NESC standards related to substation design.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

📌 Intermediate Substations Engineer (Bogotá)
🏢 WSP en Colombia
📍 Bogotá