Power Systems Engineer

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Power Systems Engineer with experience in analysis, design, and optimization of electrical systems for Concepción. Key Highlights: 1. You will participate in challenging technical projects with real-world impact. 2. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals in a development-oriented environment. 3. We value your technical autonomy to analyze complex problems. About the Role At **TALF Engineering and Infrastructure Solutions**, we develop and support engineering and infrastructure projects aimed at improving the reliability, safety, and performance of electrical and industrial systems. We are currently seeking a **Power Systems Engineer** to join our team in Concepción. The selected candidate will participate in the analysis, design, evaluation, and optimization of power systems, working on projects related to distribution, transmission, industrial facilities, and energy. We seek a professional with solid technical experience, analytical capability, and sound judgment to assess electrical network behavior, identify risks, and propose solutions that ensure safe, efficient, and reliable systems. Why Work With Us? **Challenging Technical Projects:** You will participate in initiatives related to electrical infrastructure, energy, and industrial facilities. **Real Impact:** Your work will directly contribute to the safety, stability, and operational continuity of electrical systems. **Multidisciplinary Collaboration:** You will collaborate with professionals in electrical engineering, automation, operations, maintenance, and project management. **Professional Development:** You will have opportunities to strengthen your expertise in electrical studies, protection systems, power quality, and power systems. **Technical Autonomy:** We value professionals capable of analyzing complex problems and proposing engineering-based solutions. Key Responsibilities **Electrical System Studies:** Conduct and review load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, and stability studies as required. **Electrical Design:** Participate in the design and review of distribution systems, substations, feeders, and other electrical installations. **Electrical Protection:** Analyze protection schemes, relay settings, and coordination among protective devices. **Power Quality:** Evaluate parameters such as harmonics, power factor, voltage fluctuations, and other relevant variables. **Capacity Analysis:** Review demand, installed load, and available capacity to support expansions or new projects. **Technical Documentation:** Prepare calculation reports, specifications, single-line diagrams, engineering reports, and recommendations. **Project Review:** Evaluate technical documentation prepared by contractors, suppliers, and other disciplines. **Commissioning:** Participate in testing, energization, and commissioning of electrical installations when required. **Fault Resolution:** Analyze electrical events, outages, and abnormal conditions to identify root causes and corrective actions. **Technical Coordination:** Collaborate with internal teams, clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure compliance with technical requirements. What We Are Looking For **Experience:** Ideally 4–7 years of experience in power systems, electrical engineering, energy, distribution, transmission, or industrial facilities. **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. **Power Systems:** Solid knowledge of load flow, short-circuit analysis, protection systems, transformers, motors, and distribution systems. **Specialized Software:** Experience with ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E, SKM, or other electrical analysis tools. **Technical Interpretation:** Ability to review single-line diagrams, electrical drawings, specifications, and calculation reports. **Protection Systems:** Knowledge of relays, circuit breakers, and protection coordination principles. **Analysis Skills:** Ability to interpret technical results and develop clear, well-founded recommendations. **Communication:** Ability to explain technical conclusions to professionals from diverse disciplines. Desirable Qualifications * Experience in industrial, energy, or infrastructure projects. * Advanced proficiency in ETAP or DIgSILENT PowerFactory. * Experience in protection coordination studies. * Knowledge of power quality. * Experience with electrical substations. * Knowledge of medium- and high-voltage systems. * Experience in testing and commissioning. * Familiarity with Chilean electrical regulations and IEC or IEEE standards. * Experience working with SCADA systems or electrical automation. * Intermediate or advanced technical English for reviewing manuals, standards, and international documentation. It is not necessary to meet all desirable qualifications. If you have solid experience in electrical engineering and power systems, we are interested in learning about your profile. What We Value We seek an analytical, rigorous, and safety-oriented individual capable of evaluating electrical systems from both technical and operational perspectives. We especially value candidates who can anticipate problems, maintain accurate documentation, and translate study results into practical and reliable solutions. We also appreciate the ability to collaborate across disciplines, communicate conclusions clearly, and uphold high technical standards at every stage of a project. Application If you have experience in power systems and are seeking a new professional challenge in Concepción, we invite you to apply. Please attach your updated CV and include information about your experience in electrical studies, specialized software, protection systems, substations, or energy projects. Salary: $40\.000 \- $45\.000 per year Work Location: On-site employment