Location

Mexico City, Mexico

Salary

$85000 - $130000 /month

Job Type

Full-time

Date Posted

March 13th, 2026

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Substation Primary Engineer at Axented

Location

Mexico City, Mexico

Salary

$85000 - $130000 /month

Job Type

Full-time

Date Posted

March 13th, 2026

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Responsibilities

Electrical Primary System Design

  • Responsible for the primary system design of wind-solar-storage, powertransmission and transformation projects, including main wiring, primary equipment layout, busbar arrangement, etc.
  • Complete primary equipment selection, parameter calculation and technical specification compilation; conduct short-circuit current calculation, current-carrying capacity calculation, insulation coordination, grounding design, etc.

Technical Document Compilation and Review

  • Compile primary system drawings (main wiring diagram, system wiring diagram, layout plan, section view, grounding grid diagram, etc.).
  • Compile equipment technical specifications, bill of materials (BOM), bill of quantities (BOQ) and design specifications.
  • Review outsourced design results to ensure compliance with international and target market standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, etc.).

Cross-disciplinary Interface Coordination

  • Coordinate interfaces with secondary engineering, electrical control, civil engineering, structural engineering, communication, fire protection and other disciplines.
  • Communicate interface requirements with equipment manufacturers to ensure design feasibility; participate in design reviews and scheme optimization.

Overseas Project Support

  • Participate in technical exchanges and Q&A with overseas owners, power grid companies and consulting firms.
  • Assist the marketing team in technical scheme preparation and technical clarification; provide design support and handle on-site technical issues during the EPC execution phase; go to overseas sites for construction coordination and commissioning guidance when necessary.

Standards and Compliance

  • Research and apply electrical standards, grid connection specifications and safety requirements of the project's host country.
  • Ensure that design results comply with international and local laws and regulations, as well as environmental and safety requirements.

Requirements

  • Educational Background: Bachelor's degree or above, major in Electrical Engineering and Automation or related majors is preferred.
  • Work Experience: More than 5 years of primary design experience in power transmission and transformation or power generation projects; independently completed the design of more than 2 substation projects of 230kV and above; proficient in primary equipment selection, cable and grounding design, power flow calculation, short-circuit current calculation, insulation coordination, arc flash analysis, reactive power compensation, auxiliary power load calculation, etc.
  • Overseas Experience: Experience in overseas project design is preferred.
  • Professional Skills: Proficient in using design software such as CAD, MicroStation, ETAP, DIgSILENT.
  • Familiar with power system design codes and standards (e.g., in new energy, power transmission and transformation fields) such as IEC/IEEE.
  • Comprehensive Abilities: Good communication and coordination skills, English language expression ability and pressure resistance; able to adapt to transnational business trip requirements.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Registered Electrical Engineer certificate is preferred; working background in electric power design institutes and English as working language are preferred.

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