electrical engineer

Description

Job Summary: Wood is seeking an Electrical Engineer for engineering projects in the Oil & Gas sector, leading the electrical discipline and coordinating teams. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the electrical discipline and coordinate project scope 2. Participate in significant projects in the Oil & Gas sector 3. Continuous professional development and global connections Wood is seeking an Electrical 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 Engineer with specific experience in engineering projects within the Oil \& Gas sector to serve as a Field Engineer. Work location: Bogotá. Proficiency in tools such as: Neplan, Etap, SPEL. **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 and complex projects for national and international energy companies worldwide. **What We 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 customized development plans. * Global connections with industry-leading experts. * Always comply with Company Corporate and Local Policies and align with our Corporate Values. * Size the electrical system. Develop and/or review electrical discipline deliverables. * As Discipline Lead, coordinate project scope for the discipline and lead the electrical discipline team; act as the primary technical interface for the Electrical discipline between the Engineering Coordinator, the Client, electrical subcontractors, and other disciplines. * Conduct field visits for surveying and gathering required information for project development. * Accompany subcontractor fieldwork to verify completed tasks. * Maintain project indicators, electrical discipline progress, schedule, talent management, estimate and report project indicators at the requested frequency. Report and communicate any observed changes in scope. * Coordinate and prepare terms of reference and evaluation of bids for subcontracting activities generated within the project related to specific electrical specialty topics. * Maintain design integrity per established standards and guidelines, ensuring consistency and technical 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 development, such as Peer Review, Constructibility, and Design Review. * Support development of cost estimates (CAPEX). * Occasionally contribute to defining scope for multiple proposals 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 don’t meet every requirement below, but feel you have some of the 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:** * Strong proficiency in SPEL, EXCEL, WORD; preferably ETAP, NEPLAN, and DIALUX * Experience in projects at the Barrancabermeja refinery, particularly in engineering interventions on existing facilities * Knowledge of definition and sizing of major equipment, medium-voltage substations, MCCs * Familiarity with Barrancabermeja refinery work procedures (internal mobilization, handling of technical focal points, documentation, etc.) * Construction knowledge applicable to technical support * Experience resolving TQs and providing technical advisory services * Smart Plant activities: Spel modeling, document extraction, database management, ToDo List, completeness, integrity, interferences, correlation, etc. * Microsoft Office. **Desirable:** * Teamwork * Communication and active listening * Initiative * Attention to detail Wood is a global leader in consultancy and engineering, helping solve critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consultancy, project, and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing approximately 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com **Diversity Statement** We are an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment based on objective criteria without regard to the following (non-exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, sex, origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws.