Sr Electrical Engineer (Substation)

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) Needs a Sr Electrical Engineer to work in Leon, Gto area. This position offers a variety of great benefits.

The Senior Electrical Engineer (Substation) will lead the design of medium- and high‐voltage electrical substations for utility, and industrial clients. This role focuses on creating safe, reliable, and efficient substation designs that meet client requirements, regulatory standards, and client´s quality benchmarks. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and cost‐effective solutions, and will often serve in responsible charge for project deliverables.

The following duties are typical of the position but are not all encompassing. Responsibilities include those required to deliver quality service on schedule and within budget in a team environment.

• Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate large substation engineering assignments with responsibility for budget, schedule, quality, and inter‐discipline coordination.
• Plan and develop engineering projects involving unique or complex problems, offering specialized expertise in substation engineering.
• Prepare substation layouts, one‐line and three‐line diagrams, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate designs for steel structures, foundations, grounding grids, buswork, raceway, and conduit systems.
• Specify and select substation equipment (e.g., transformers, breakers, switchgear, relays, instrument transformers).
• Perform power system studies and analyses to support design decisions (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc‐flash).
• Provide design support during construction, respond to RFIs, and review/approve major items involving materials, equipment, and field construction.
• Stamp/seal drawings and documents, including those for which you serve as the professional in responsible charge, per applicable jurisdictional statutes.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and review the work of engineers and designers assigned to the project; participate in mentoring activities within the department.
• Implement safety protocols for high‐voltage environments within design practices and during construction support.
• Maintain liaison with internal and external stakeholders, acting independently on technical matters within the substation discipline.
• Ensure adherence to IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, NESC, and utility standards, as well as client quality procedures.
• Ensure adherence to NOM-001-SEDE, Código de Red 2.0 (Power Grid Code), CFE design standards and applicable Mexican codes.
• Provide client technical guidance on regulatory processes and permitting for electric power projects in Mexico.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, AHJs, and utility representatives to ensure design accuracy and constructability.
• Review vendor drawings and perform QA/QC checks on design deliverables; coordinate multi‐discipline interfaces.
• Integrate SCADA systems, networking, and protective relaying into substation designs and upgrades.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor´s degree in electrical engineering, electomechanical engineering, energy engineering, or related field.
• Professional license in Mexico is required (Cédula Profesional).
• Twelve or more (12)+ years of related practical experience in substation design and engineering.
• Demonstrated knowledge in: HV (>115 kV)/MV substation/switchgear design and substation yard layout; utility coordination; LV (480V/400V) plant power distribution interfaces; on‐site generation (stand‐by, prime, co‐gen, renewables) and UPS systems.
• Proficiency with design and analysis tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP or similar power system analysis software, and protection relay settings/configuration.
• US experience is required
• English proficiency is highly regarded

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with SCADA integration, arc‐flash studies, and protective device coordination for substations.
• Prior experience reviewing vendor drawings, performing QA/QC, and providing field/commissioning support.

What We Bring:

• Monthly based gross salary
• Superior benefits such as Major and Minor medical expenses insurance / Dental and Visual insurance (Family Plan) / Life insurance / 20 Days for Christmas Bonus / Food Coupons and others.
• Career Development
• Training and Education
• Ownership Opportunities
• Innovative Projects
• Best Technology in Design

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