Senior Electrical Specialist

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Relocation Authorized: None

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location: Santiago

Project Overview

Escondida New Truck Shop and Warehouse Project: The Escondida New Truck Shop (ENTS) Project involves construction of a modern truck shop, located northeast of the existing facility, with 24 bays measuring 24m x 24m, plus eight bays for auxiliary equipment measuring 18m x 24m. The new shop is located outside the mine's facilities and near the mine road that deposits ore into the sulfide stockpile. The scope also includes construction of a new warehouse adjacent to the shop.

Job Summary

The Electrical Designer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and reviewing electrical design deliverables for EPC/EPCM projects. This role produces detailed engineering drawings, 3D models, material take-offs (MTOs), and design documentation while ensuring compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and company procedures. Key responsibilities include preparing electrical deliverables such as single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, cable routing plans, grounding and bonding systems, lighting and lightning protection designs, installation details, and underground/raceway layouts. The position requires close coordination with multidisciplinary teams, proactive resolution of design issues, and support for project execution through high-quality, constructible, and cost-effective design solutions. The Electrical Designer is expected to work with a high degree of autonomy, perform quality reviews, and ensure the timely and accurate completion of assigned deliverables.

Major Responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating, and reviewing electrical design and drafting activities for EPC/EPCM projects, including assignments in support of global business unit (GBU).
• Developing and overseeing electrical design deliverables, ensuring compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and company procedures.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary design interfaces and supporting clash detection and resolution activities.
• Preparing and reviewing electrical drawings, 3D models, material take-offs (MTOs), design estimates, and work plans.
• Interfacing with engineers, designers, clients, and suppliers to support project execution and technical alignment.
• Facilitating technical discussions and resolving complex design issues through sound engineering judgment.
• Monitoring progress, quality, and performance of assigned design work to ensure timely delivery within project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), Bechtel design guides, standards, work processes, Bechtel Standard Computer Applications (BSAPs) and administrative practices.
• Reviewing and approving key technical deliverables, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Coordinating with client representatives to address comments and obtain design approvals.
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior and intermediate designers, promoting professional growth and best practices.
• Supporting engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure safe, practical, and constructible design solutions.

Education and Experience Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• (Essential) Strong knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, design criteria, engineering procedures, guidelines, and electrical codes relevant to the discipline.
• (Essential) Advanced proficiency in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• (Essential) Advanced 3D modeling capabilities for electrical design development and coordination.
• Ability to work autonomously in the execution of electrical design activities, taking a proactive role in the development, coordination, and delivery of discipline-specific deliverables within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Familiarity with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) principles and their application in engineering design.
• Experience in the preparation and verification of Material Take-Off (MTO) quantities and material lists.
• Sound knowledge of electrical design and drafting practices, engineering drawing standards, drawing interpretation, and document reproduction methods used within the discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in EPC/EPCM project environments.
• Strong electrical discipline expertise, with the ability to independently resolve a broad range of technical and design-related challenges.
• (Desirable) Intermediate level of English proficiency, both written and verbal.

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