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GolderIntermediate Substations Engineer
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Before you apply
LocationColombia
SeniorityMid
Experience6–9 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 22, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
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
Experience preparing Site and Yard Layouts
Experience preparing Electrical Plan and Elevation Drawings
Experience preparing Grounding Plans and Details
Experience preparing Cable Trench and Conduit Layouts
Experience preparing Lightning Protection Plans
Experience preparing 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
Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken
Skills
AutoCAD
Microsoft Office
Intermediate Substations Engineer
Responsibilities
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Develop physical layouts and engineering designs for High Voltage (HV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV) substations rated 230 kV and above.
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Prepare and review substation general arrangement drawings, equipment layouts, site plans, elevation drawings, section views, and detailed installation drawings.
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Design and coordinate substation equipment arrangements, ensuring compliance with utility standards, safety clearances, and constructability requirements.
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Develop grounding layouts, cable trench and conduit routing plans, lightning protection systems, and station auxiliary layouts.
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Support greenfield and brownfield substation projects, including expansions, upgrades, modernizations, and new station developments.
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Collaborate closely with civil, structural, protection & control, transmission line, and project management teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
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Review vendor drawings and incorporate equipment requirements into substation physical designs.
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Prepare construction design packages, bill of materials (BOMs), technical reports, and engineering calculations.
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Implement engineering deliverables in accordance with client specifications, industry standards, and quality management procedures.
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Support project execution activities, including design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination meetings, and construction support.
The Skills That Set You Apart
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Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
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6-9 years of experience in transmission and distribution substation engineering.
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Demonstrated experience in physical design and layout development of substations rated 230 kV and above.
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Strong proficiency in AutoCAD for engineering design, drafting, and drawing production.
Experience preparing:
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General Arrangement (GA) Drawings
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Site and Yard Layouts
•
Electrical Plan and Elevation Drawings
•
Grounding Plans and Details
•
Cable Trench and Conduit Layouts
•
Lightning Protection Plans
•
Equipment Installation Drawings
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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.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
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Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken.
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