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Bechtel Corporation · 1 day ago

Senior Electrical Designer

Ogden, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Bechtel Corporation is a leading global engineering, procurement, and construction company that has been delivering successful projects since 1898. The Senior Electrical Designer will plan, develop, and review electrical engineering design work, produce drawings and documentation, and prepare design estimates for the Sentinel Program, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.

ArchitectureConstructionProject Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supporting, coaching, and training less experienced designers

Modeling of electrical rooms, equipment, cable tray, conduit, conduit duct bank, lighting, receptacles, etc. in a Smartplant 3D model environment

Creating bill of materials and drawing installation details for the modelled items listed above in addition to grounding, lightning protection, support details, and other details using SmartSketch and AutoCAD

Performing calculations utilizing AGI 32 for lighting layouts and ETAP for ground grid layouts

Assist with coordination of 3D model activities, i.e. input, interference reconciliation, etc. with other physical related disciplines

Responsible for physical design implementation by producing drawings of interior and exterior layouts/plans/elevation views of the raceway design (conduit/cable tray/duct bank), equipment location and layout, lighting layouts, lightning protection layouts, and grounding plans

Develop material specifications utilizing the software SpecsIntact

Coordinate with systems engineering department to establish and verify design/project requirements

Capable of independent creative design, with direction, using Bechtel and industry-proven concepts, and procedures. Ensures electrical systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standards

Plans, develops, coordinates, and reviews design work within a medium-size electrical design work group on projects of medium size or assignments in support of global business unit

Produces drawings and documentation in accordance with established design and scope including design of earthwork, drainage, road design, foundation, and steel detailing. Ensures electrical systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standards

Coordinates and interfaces as directed with the day-to-day technical work of electrical engineers, scientists, specialists, designers, and drafters

Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to upper management

Facilitates technical discussions with third parties (client, suppliers, regulators)

Develops Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), Bechtel design guides, appropriate Bechtel Standard Computer Applications (BSAPs) and administrative practices

Coordinates with client representatives as delegated to obtain approval on phases of work

Reviews and approves key electrical engineering drawings and calculations and bid summaries

Mentors electrical designers and drafters by providing appropriate on-the-job training for their professional development

Qualification

SmartPlant 3DAutoCADElectrical design principlesNEC codeNEMA/ANSI/IEEE StandardsCable Management SystemDoD/DoE project experienceCommunication skillsProblem-solving abilitiesTeamwork skills

Required

Requires an AA/AS or Certificate in Engineering/CAD with 10-12 years of experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Requires an AA/AS or Certificate in Engineering/CAD with 13-15 years of experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

Must be a United States citizen

Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Knowledge & application of NEC code and NEMA/ANSI/IEEE Standards

Must have experience with an electronic Cable Management System, such as the SETROUTE program, and be able to input and complete corrections to the database

Must be able to collaborate well with other disciplines

Ability to cope with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks

Relevant experience includes, but is not limited to, drawings for electrical systems and equipment on nuclear or industrial process facilities, data centers, central utility plants, or complex building electrical systems

Hands-on and advanced experience using Smartplant 3D, SmartSketch, and AutoCAD

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

Ability to utilize engineering and office automation tools effectively

Broad knowledge of the application of electrical engineering design principles

Strong knowledge of electrical systems, schematics, and layouts

Knowledge of Bechtel Corporate guides and standards

Thorough knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings and specifications

Ability to express technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbally

Ability to resolve design issues independently and collaboratively with other engineering disciplines, construction, and the client

Modeling of piping, HVAC, and Mechanical equipment in a Smartplant 3D model environment

Previous DoD/DoE, USACE, NAVFAC, USAF, or NASA project experience. Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ISO-9000