Electrical Designer

Requisition ID: 298662

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Santiago

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Project Overview:

Yanacocha Water Treatment Plant (WTP):

Located 800 km northeast of Lima, Peru, Yanacocha is South America’s largest gold mine. The WTP Project consists of two of the largest acid water treatment plants in South America (the West one with capacity of 3,000 m3/hour and the East one with 2,700 m3/hour). Early works are currently being performed on site, preparing the permanent platforms and laydown areas for the East and West plants, in addition to the Class 2 estimate, Level 3 schedule and Execution Plan.

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 units (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 Application Systems (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) Proven experience in the development, modification, checking, and finalization of Electrical As-Built drawings for EPC/EPCM projects, preferably in large-scale mining.
• (Essential) Experience in field engineering activities for large mining p