Bechtel Corporation · 1 day ago
Senior Electrical Designer
Ogden, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBechtel Corporation is a leading global engineering and construction firm 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 projects, while ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
ArchitectureConstructionProject Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Heather Blackmore
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
Leads or administers work of Electrical designers and drafters for a business line technology to include the preparation of layouts, study drawings, detailed 2-D and 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) design models and construction drawings
Develops designs for complete and complex Electrical engineering systems such as earthwork, drainage, road design, foundation, and steel detailing with minimum supervision from which detailed scale models and/or construction drawings are completed. Ensures Electrical systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standards
Assists in constructing detailed scale models
Prepares or assists with the preparation of assigned material requisitions and bid evaluations
Monitors and checks work for compliance with approved Electrical design standards to provide quality design, reliable/safe plant operation and construction economy
Participates in constructability reviews
Prepares design and drafting procedures to standardize design effort
Coordinates or makes jobsite visits, as required, to resolve problems and interpret drawings and documents
Reviews Electrical design scope changes, as required, for project management
Ensures Electrical systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standards
Qualification
Required
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
Must be a United States citizen
Must be able to complete and pass 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
Benefits
Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive
Advancing careers
Delivering programs to enhance our culture
Providing time to recharge
Company
Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$499.38MKey Investors
U.K. Export Finance
2021-10-18Debt Financing· $499.38M
Leadership Team
Brendan Bechtel
Chairman and CEO
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