Principal Engineer HV Substations Primary

Job description

Overview

Principal Engineer - HV Substations Primary – AECOM, Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact.

This role involves designing and delivering primary electrical systems for transmission and distribution projects, with a focus on HV substations up to 800 kV.

The position is based in Bogota, Colombia.

Job Description

AECOM Enterprise Capabilities is seeking a Principal Engineer - HV Substations Primary to join our team in Bogota/Colombia.

Preparation of designs and deliverables related to primary electrical systems for transmission and distribution projects.

Tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Design of primary substation systems, including AIS/GIS configurations, transformer installations, circuit breaker selection, busbar arrangements, switchgear layouts, and disconnectors for voltages up to 800kV.
  
  
• Preparation of single-line diagrams (SLDs), general arrangement (GA) layouts, equipment sizing, and equipment layout plans for substations and transmission systems.
  
  
• Short-circuit force calculations, busbar sizing, fault current analysis, and equipment protection design, ensuring system stability and protection under fault conditions.
  
  
• Design of earthing systems, including grounding layouts, ground grid system design, and lightning protection systems for substations.
  
  
• Design and integration of HVDC and HVAC systems, including converter stations, ensuring compatibility with the overall substation design.
  
  
• Development of transformer layouts, including oil containment, busduct routing, and secondary system interfaces.
  
  
• Optimisation of substation layouts for new and upgraded substations, considering space constraints, equipment accessibility, and construction considerations.
  
  
• Review and development of control and protection systems for primary substations, ensuring coordination with secondary systems and compliance with grid operator requirements.
  
  
• Coordination with civil teams to design and integrate foundations, steel structures, and electrical cable routes, ensuring seamless integration with the primary systems.
  
  
• Development of equipment specification documents, bill of materials (BOM), and procurement support, ensuring the correct equipment is selected as per project requirements.
  
  
• Preparation of electrical interconnection diagrams, termination diagrams, cable schedules, and other supporting documentation for the installation and operation of primary systems.
  
  
• Detailed design and review of auxiliary systems, such as cooling systems, auxiliary power supplies, and battery systems for substations.
  
  
• Underground cable design, including cable sizing, cable routing, and integration into existing systems, particularly for HV cable systems.
  
  
• Coordination with external vendors and contractors to ensure the supply and installation of equipment in accordance with design specifications and project requirements.
  
  

Qualifications

• Electrical or Electrician Engineer + 6 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Prior experience in leading large design engineering teams performing Grid Substation design in a global consultancy firm is preferred.
  
  
• Experience on HV Plant Design for large EHV Grid Substations is mandatory.
  
  
• Previous experience in design teams working for Grid Utilities (e.g. National Grid, Transgrid, Transpower, Powergrid etc.) is highly desirable
• Exposure to International standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, Australian Standards and Middle East region codes and standards) is preferred
• Previous design experience working with GIS and AIS EHV substation HV Plant Primary design is preferable
• English language is mandatory (Oral and Written)

Additional Information

• Overall 10+ years of work experience is preferred
• Master of Engineering degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
  
  
• Chartered Engineer (CEng), or Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent in the relevant field from any global organization (e.g., Institution of Electrical Engineers, UK)
• Chartership or Fellowship with IET or equivalent is highly preferable.
  
  

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.

We solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.

AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with revenue in 2024.

Learn more at aecom.com.

Company Information

ReqID: J
Business Line: Building Engineering
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Enterprise Capabilities
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: On-Site

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Required Skill Profession

Tecnología Eléctrica Y Energética