Senior Project Engineer (Electrical) America

ENGIE Laborelec performs Consultancy and applied Research and Innovation (R&I) projects on the whole electricity value-chain, including the fields of power generation, transmission, distribution, storage and end-use, with a focus in energy transition and the 3 D’s: decarbonization, decentralization and digitalization.

As part of our consulting and R&I activities, ENGIE Laborelec is looking for talented Project Engineer to support the execution of consulting services and R&I projects focused on ensuring an efficient energy transition in America that considers a strong penetration of renewables and flexibilization of existing thermal assets.

As a Senior Project Engineer (Electrical) you will be accountable for the following activities:

• Technical Support to Diagnose, Monitor and Assess HVAC/HVDC Transmission Lines Throughout their Lifecycle:
• • Design Stage: i) Selection of components e.g. insulators, surge arresters etc.; ii) Challenge tower configurations; and iii) Monitoring system selection.
  • Procurement Stage: i) Technical offer reviews; ii) Writing of scope of works;
  • Operational Stage: i) Analyse faults; ii) Assess line and tower damage; and iii) Grid simulations to assess operating conditions.

• Technical Support to Diagnose, Monitor and Assess Power Transformers Throughout their Lifecycle :
• • Design Stage: i) Review and creation of technical specs; ii) Procurement support (proposals review and recommendation); iii) Verification of Supplier specification; and iv) Design Review.
  • Procurement Stage: i) Factory Technical Inspection (new OEMs to be evaluated); ii) Witnessing Active Parts; iii) Witnessing of FAT (Factory Acceptance Test); iv) Procurement and installation of DGAs (Digital Gas Analyzers); and v) Witnessing of SAT (Site Acceptance Test).
  • Operational Stage (after the Transformer is delivered on-site): i) Oil sampling and analysis and lifetime assessment; ii) Audit and quality validation of local Labs; and iii) OneBoard (digital platform for offline and online monitoring, with health diagnostic KPIs embedded).

• Technical Support to Assess Switchgears Throughout its Design and Procurement Stage:
• • Design Stage: i) Review and creation of technical specs; ii) Procurement support (proposals review and recommendation); iii) Verification of Supplier specification; and iv) Design Review.
  • Procurement Stage: i) Factory Technical Inspection (new OEMs to be evaluated. e.g. China fact.); ii) Witnessing of FAT (Factory Acceptance Test); and iii) Witnessing of SAT (Site Acceptance Test).

• Technical Support for Different Investigations to be Performed on Electrical Equipment:
• • Fact findings on damaged components, identifying damage mechanisms and potential causes of failure.
  • Support power plants on technical discussions with O&M, insurance companies and local regulators.
  • Witness inspections and different procedures performed by external contractors.
  • Evaluate different technologies in the case of upgrades or retrofitting’s.

The successful candidate shall:

• Demonstrate strong technical competences in at least one activity (listed above),
• Have experience in the power industry (in the maintenance and troubleshooting of major power plant equipment will be considered a plus),
• Have an Electrical or Energy engineering degree,
• Be fully proficient in English and Spanish,
• Be open to travel abroad, and be fully autonomous (driving included),
• Ideally have a strong interest in the power generation and transmission sector,
• Ideally have a basic understanding of the operation of the Chilean national grid (Coordinador Electrico Nacional) and / or other similar electrical markets.

The position is located in Las Condes, Santiago de Chile. Start date as soon as the right candidate is found.

Curious about ENGIE Laborelec?

ENGIE Laborelec is a leading expertise and research center in electrical power technology. It was established in 1962 in order to support Belgian electricity companies with research, development, and specialized services. Today, it is part of the group ENGIE, a world leader in energy.

We are active on the all electricity value chain and we work towards a sustainable energy future. Our team of more than 400 experts, in a range of disciplines, includes specialists in chemistry, materials science, electrical machinery, power electronics and cybersecurity. Together, we assist the energy sector, from operators to investors, carrying out innovative research and providing world-class energy services.

Our headquarters are located near Brussels, and we also operate branch offices in the Netherlands, Chile and Abu Dhabi.