Electrical Engineer

Description

Position Summary: Wood is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in power systems and Oil & Gas to join its team in Colombia, contributing to energy project design. Key Highlights: 1. Significant and interesting projects in the Oil & Gas sector. 2. Commitment to continuous professional development. 3. Global connections with industry-leading experts. **Extraordinary people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.** Wood is seeking a Civil Engineer to join its Projects business unit, focusing on Oil, Gas and New Energies (OGNE). This opportunity is onsite. **The Role** Wood Colombia is seeking a professional Electrical Engineering team member with 8 years of specific experience in executing electrical studies for power systems, and preferably experience in Oil and Gas, to serve as an Electrical Engineer. Work location: Bogotá. Expertise in design and execution of power electrical systems, complying with national standards such as RETIE, NTC2050, and international standards including IEC, IEEE, and API. **Our Clients and Projects** Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood’s Oil, Gas and New Energies business is built upon a strong track record of delivering large, complex projects for national and international energy companies worldwide. **What We Can Offer:** * Significant and interesting projects delivered to industry leaders in the Oil \& Gas sector. * Flexible work arrangements balancing client, team, and individual needs. * Commitment to diversity and inclusion across our entire organization, supported by employee networks dedicated to giving voice to all employees. * Flexible benefits package adaptable to your lifestyle. * Commitment to continuous professional development through personalized development plans. * Global connections with industry-leading experts. * Conduct field visits to gather and collect required information for project development. * Accompany field inspections to verify work performed by subcontractors. * Maintain project indicators, discipline progress (electrical), schedule, talent management, estimate and report project indicators at the requested frequency. * Report and communicate any scope changes identified. * Coordinate and prepare terms of reference and evaluation of subcontractor bids generated within the project related to specific electrical engineering topics. * Maintain design integrity in accordance with established standards and guidelines, ensuring technical consistency and accuracy across all designs; know and apply national and international standards and codes including RETIE, RETILAP, NTC2050, API, ISA, NEC/IEC, NFPA, etc. * Provide technical assistance to the Client, whether for projects executed at Wood offices or at the Client’s offices. * Attend scheduled workshops during project execution, such as Peer Review, Constructibility, and Design Review. * Support development of cost estimates (CAPEX); occasionally contribute to preparing scope for multiple bids and estimating man-hours for the Electrical discipline. **What Makes You Extraordinary?** At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunity and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you do not meet every requirement listed below, but feel you possess some of the relevant experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. **Required:** * Software proficiency: NEPLAN, ETAP, EXCEL, WORD * Microsoft Office * Preparation and analysis of electrical studies: short-circuit, load flow, motor starting, protection coordination, etc. * Experience in the Oil \& Gas sector. **Desirable:** * Teamwork * Communication and active listening * Initiative * Attention to detail * Results orientation Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com **Diversity Statement**We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non\-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.