Requisition ID: 296673

Relocation Authorized: None

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location: Santiago

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Project Overview

Mining and Metals

Increasing production of critical minerals provides key components of clean energy technologies, from wind turbines to batteries. This shift to clean energy—and the need for commodities—is critical to underpinning the energy transition. At Bechtel, our teams extract these vital resources to support net zero in a way which is more sustainable than ever before.

Job Summary

The Senior 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. This role will be responsible for 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 Senior 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 general 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 support 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, 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, and work processes, support of Bechtel Standard Computer Applications (BSAPs) and administrative practices.
- Reviewing and approving key electrical 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 crit

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📌 Electrical Senior Designer (Santiago)
🏢 Bechtel
📍 Santiago