Substation Physical Engineer

*Resume/CV must be submitted in English*About the PositionWe are currently seeking aSubstation Physical Engineerto support the execution and development of electric utility infrastructure projects across the United States while being based in ourBogotá Colombiaoffice. This role will focus on the physical design and layout of high-voltage substations supporting projects from distribution through transmission ideal candidate will have an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering background with strong experience in substation physical design and constructability. This individual will be responsible for developing equipment layouts grounding systems conduit systems lightning protection designs and overall substation arrangements while coordinating closely with civil and structural engineering teams. Success in this position requires a strong understanding of U.S. utility standards multidisciplinary coordination and the ability to develop high-quality construction-ready design packages for complex substation substation physical design drawings including general arrangements elevations conduit plans and details grounding plans and details lightning protection plans and control building layoutsDevelop and coordinate substation equipment layouts raceway systems and associated site infrastructure to meet project requirements and constructability considerationsPerform substation engineering calculations and analyses including grounding studies grounding system design lightning protection calculations conduit fill calculations and voltage drop calculationsSupport development of substation physical layouts that meet project requirements electrical clearances safety standards and applicable industry codesDevelop technical equipment specifications construction specifications and engineering work scopesCoordinate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical civil structural and protection & control engineers to ensure design integration and consistencyReview design deliverables for accuracy constructability and compliance with client and industry standardsSupport constructability reviews field engineering support and resolution of technical issues during constructionCoordinate foundation and structural plan development with civil and structural engineering teamsEnsure all design work aligns with U.S. utility standards including applicable IEEE NESC and client-specific requirementsContribute to project execution efforts by maintaining schedule quality and coordination across disciplinesUtilize CAD and 3D modeling tools to produce and modify detailed substation design drawings and layoutsEducation and Experience5 years of experience in substation engineering with a primary focus on physical designBachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline preferredExperience developing substation physical design deliverables including general arrangements elevations grounding plans and details conduit plans and details lightning protection plans and equipment layoutsStrong understanding of substation equipment arrangement electrical clearances constructability considerations and physical layout requirements for high-voltage substationsExperience performing grounding studies grounding calculations lightning protection calculations conduit fill calculations and related physical design analysesExperience developing foundation and steel plans and coordinating with civil and structural engineering teams responsible for detailed structural designFamiliarity with substation design parameters clearances and physical layout requirements for transmission and distribution substationsExperience with 3D substation design and modeling tools preferredProficiency with MicroStation and AutoCADStrong understanding of NESC IEEE and other applicable utility industry codes and standardsExperience supporting U.S.-based utility EPC or consulting engineering projects preferredEnglish proficiency at B2 level or higher (required to support U.S.-based teams and clients)Strong communication and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary engineering environmentAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project-driven environmentDemonstrated commitment to technical quality and continuous professional developmentPreferred QualificationsExperience with substation projects up to and including 500kVExperience with AutoCAD Electrical or advanced AutoCAD workflows for substation designStrong background in grounding system design and analysis for high-voltage substationsExperience working in EPC or engineering consulting environments supporting U.S. utilitiesKnowledge of advanced substation physical design practices and industry best practices